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Specialized - Klystron ·Klystron

6389

Ruggedized X-band reflex klystron designed for highly stable local-oscillator service under extreme shock, vibration, and acceleration.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 950 mA

Description

X-band ruggedized reflex klystron for local-oscillator service where high frequency stability is required under extreme shock, vibration, or acceleration.

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
950 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

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Representative electrical section; promoted values mapped from published ratings/characteristics 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

1950 Sylvania

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Klystron

Characteristic

  • Frequency range minimum

    8690 MHz

    Published datasheet value

  • Frequency range maximum

    9410 MHz

    Published datasheet value

Other

  • DC resonator voltage maximum

    350 V

    Published datasheet value

  • Cathode current maximum

    40 mA

    Published datasheet value