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Specialized - Klystron ·Klystron

6468

Tunable reflex klystron designed for microwave oscillator service, with manufacturer-published frequency range and RF output characteristics.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 800 mA

Description

Integral-cavity waveguide-output klystron covering approximately 6125 to 6425 MHz for microwave oscillator service.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
IO
Base pins
8
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
800 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 minimum

    6125 MHz

    Published datasheet value

  • Frequency maximum

    6425 MHz

    Published datasheet value

Other

  • Beam current maximum

    80 mA

    Published datasheet value

  • Beam voltage maximum

    750 V

    Published datasheet value

  • Typical power output

    1 W

    OscillatorService