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Specialized - Magnetron ·Magnetron

4J43

Pulsed magnetron oscillator operating in the approximately 2.902–3.018 GHz region for high-power microwave pulse generation.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
16 V / 3.1 A

Description

Pulsed magnetron oscillator in the approximately 2902–3018 MHz region.

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
16 V
Nominal heater current
3.1 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
30000 V
Max plate dissipation
500 W
Max cathode current
75 A

Published ratings and characteristics promoted where clearly stated; identical repeated sections compressed when applicable.

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

1938 Raytheon

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Characteristics

  • Heater or filament voltage

    16 V

    Published nominal value

  • Heater or filament current

    3.1 A

    Published nominal value

  • Frequency range

    2902 to 3018 MHz

    Published operating band

Other

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    500 W

    Published maximum rating

  • RF power output

    750000 W

    Published output condition

  • Duty cycle

    0.005 fraction

    Published duty-cycle condition