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Specialized - Magnetron ·Magnetron

4J52

Forced-air-cooled packaged X-band magnetron oscillator for fixed-frequency pulsed service around 9.35–9.41 GHz with approximately 80 kW peak output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
12.6 V / 2.1 A

Description

A forced-air-cooled packaged magnetron oscillator for fixed-frequency pulsed service around 9.35–9.41 GHz with about 80 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
12.6 V
Nominal heater current
2.1 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

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Magnetron; peak anode voltage typical 15 kV; peak anode current limit depends on pulse duration.

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

    15 kV

  • Peak anode current

    max 20-30 A

  • Peak output power

    80 kW

  • Average output power

    48-80 W

  • Pulse duration

    0.3-5 us