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Specialized - Magnetron ·Magnetron

4J50

Forced-air-cooled packaged X-band magnetron for high-power pulsed service around 9.35–9.41 GHz, delivering at least approximately 225 kW peak output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
13.75 V / 3.5 A

Description

A forced-air-cooled packaged magnetron for high-power pulsed microwave service around 9.35–9.41 GHz, delivering at least 225 kW peak output.

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
13.75 V
Nominal heater current
3.5 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

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Magnetron; peak anode voltage typical 20–23 kV; pulse-condition ratings 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

1999 Philips 0-D

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Other

  • Operating frequency

    9345-9405 MHz

  • Peak anode voltage

    20-23 kV

  • Peak anode current

    27.5 A

  • Peak output power

    min 225 kW

  • Average output power

    min 225 W

  • Pulse repetition frequency

    1000 Hz

  • Pulse duration

    1 us