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Specialized - Klystron ·Klystron

6469

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
OCTAL6
Base pins
8
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 800 mA

Description

Integral-cavity waveguide-output klystron covering approximately 6575 to 6875 MHz for microwave oscillator service.

Socket description

Octal 6-contact base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
OCTAL6
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

    6575 MHz

    Published datasheet value

  • Frequency maximum

    6875 MHz

    Published datasheet value

Other

  • Beam current maximum

    80 mA

    Published datasheet value

  • Typical beam current

    70 mA

    OscillatorService

  • Typical power output

    1 W

    OscillatorService