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3J31

Sylvania pulsed magnetron oscillator for microwave service, using high-voltage pulse excitation to generate high-peak-power RF within a defined frequency band.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6 V / 1.9 A

Description

Sylvania 3J31 pulse magnetron for microwave operation; the supplied sheet specifies its operating-frequency band and pulsed anode ratings.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6 V
Nominal heater current
1.9 A
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Magnetron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
16000 V

Published source values promoted where applicable; additional values retained as parameters.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

1950 Sylvania

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Other

  • Operating frequency minimum

    23792 MHz

  • Operating frequency maximum

    24176 MHz

  • Peak anode voltage typical

    13750 V