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Specialized - Klystron ·Klystron

6236

Reflex velocity-variation klystron for continuous-wave or pulsed operation from approximately 3.8–7.6 GHz, suited to signal-generator and local-oscillator service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 580 mA

Description

Reflex velocity-variation oscillator for CW or pulsed operation from 3.8 to 7.6 GHz, suited to signal generators and local oscillators.

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
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
580 mA
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

Klystron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate dissipation
25.5 W

Published ratings and characteristics promoted where clearly stated; identical repeated sections compressed where applicable.

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

1938 Raytheon

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Klystron

Characteristics

  • Heater or filament voltage

    6.3 V

    Published nominal value

  • Heater or filament current

    580 mA

    Published nominal or representative value

  • Frequency range

    3800 to 7600 MHz

    Published operating or tuning range

Other

  • Maximum plate dissipation

    25.5 W

    Published maximum rating

  • RF power output

    0.125 W

    Published or source-summary output

  • Resonator voltage

    1000 V

    CW operation

  • Resonator current

    20 mA

    CW operation