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Specialized - Magnetron ·Magnetron

6233

Tunable pulsed magnetron with integral permanent magnet, operating near 9.31 GHz.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 1 A

Description

Tunable pulse magnetron with integral permanent magnet for operation near 9310 MHz and pulsed microwave output.

Socket description

Small-button Noval 9-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
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
7000 V
Max plate dissipation
50 W
Max cathode current
5 A

Tunable pulse magnetron with integral permanent magnet, centered near 9310 MHz.

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

  • Adjustable Frequency

    9310 MHz

    Nominal

  • Pulling Factor

    - to 20 MHz

    Maximum

Other

  • Maximum Anode Voltage

    - to 7000 V

    Absolute maximum

  • Maximum Peak Anode Current

    - to 5 A

    Absolute maximum

  • Maximum Average Anode Current

    - to 12 mA

  • Maximum Anode Dissipation

    - to 50 W

  • Typical Pulse Anode Voltage

    6000 V

    Oscillation test

  • Typical Average Anode Current

    11.5 mA

    Oscillation test

  • Power Output

    21 to - W

    Average; method A

  • Pulse Width

    0.45 to 0.55 us

  • Duty Cycle

    - to 0.003

    Maximum