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5J32

Liquid-anode-cooled magnetron requiring an external magnetic field, designed for continuous microwave/RF oscillator service over its specified frequency range.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
SUBMINIATURE7
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
2.1 V / 40 A

Description

The 5J32 is a magnetron requiring an external magnetic field, with liquid anode cooling and forced-air seal cooling.

Socket description

Subminiature 7-lead base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
SUBMINIATURE7
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
2.1 V
Nominal heater current
40 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
2500 V
Max plate dissipation
400 W
Max cathode current
450 mA

Magnetron represented with SectionType Other because Magnetron is not a canonical SectionType.

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

1968 General Electric Co

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Characteristic

  • FrequencyRange

    90-450 MHz

  • AnodeCoolantFlow

    1 qt/min

Other

  • Maximum Plate Input

    600 W

  • TypicalPowerOutputMaximum

    200 W