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3K23

Sperry 3K23 reflex klystron for microwave RF generation, with maximum accelerating voltage 1000 V and specified RF output 1–5 W.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
-

Description

The 3K23 is a Sperry reflex klystron intended for microwave service at microwave frequencies.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
-
Nominal heater current
-
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

Klystron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Sperry RMA #452 (1945) reflex klystron. Maximum accelerating voltage 1000 V DC, beam current 90 mA, beam power input 80 W; control electrode -20 to -200 V, max current 4 mA; reflector -1500 V cathode referenced; reflector current max 2 mA. Mechanical tuning 950–1150 MHz; electronic tuning 4 MHz high power / 10 MHz low power; maximum RF output 1–5 W. These are klystron accelerating-electrode/beam ratings, not conventional plate voltage/current/dissipation, so corresponding scalar fields remain null. Heater voltage/current not published in this source.

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

1945 Sperry

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Klystron

Other

  • Acceleration voltage

    1000 V

    Published datasheet value

  • Acceleration voltage

    1000 V

    Published datasheet value

  • Beam current

    80 mA

    Published datasheet value

  • Beam current

    80 mA

    Published datasheet value

  • Beam power input

    80 W

    Published datasheet value

  • Beam power input

    80 W

    Published datasheet value

Characteristics

  • Mechanical tuning range

    950 to 1150 MHz

    Published datasheet value

  • Mechanical tuning range

    950 to 1150 MHz

    Published datasheet value