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Specialized - Magnetron ·Magnetron

5607

Continuously tunable magnetron designed for CW or modulated microwave oscillator service over approximately 2.5–3.55 GHz, with output approaching one kilowatt.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
5.6 V / 17.2 A

Description

UEF tunable magnetron for CW or modulated microwave service over approximately 2.5 to 3.55 GHz, manufacturer designation L-3000A.

Socket description

Miniature 7-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B7G
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
5.6 V
Nominal heater current
17.2 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
6000 V
Max plate dissipation
1000 W
Max cathode current
10 A

UEF tunable magnetron; manufacturer designation L-3000A.

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 Litton Industries

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Characteristic

  • Frequency Range

    2500 to 3550 MHz

    Continuously tuned

Other

  • Typical Anode Voltage

    5000 V

    CW or modulated

  • Typical Average Anode Current

    300 mA

    CW or modulated

  • Typical Power Output

    800 W

    CW or modulated

  • Maximum Anode Voltage

    - to 6000 V

  • Maximum Peak Anode Current

    - to 10 A

  • Maximum Anode Dissipation

    - to 1000 W

  • Maximum Power Output

    - to 1060 W