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Specialized - Magnetron ·Magnetron

6518

Fixed-frequency pulsed magnetron operating around 2.86–2.90 GHz with nominal two-megawatt peak output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
13 V / 40 A

Description

Fixed-frequency pulsed magnetron in the approximately 2.86 to 2.90 GHz region with nominal 2 MW peak output and forced-air cooling.

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
13 V
Nominal heater current
40 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
48000 V
Max cathode current
90 A

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

Magnetron

Characteristics

  • Heater or filament voltage

    13 V

    Published nominal or representative value

  • Heater or filament current

    40 A

    Published nominal or representative value

  • Frequency range

    2860 to 2900 MHz

    Published operating or tuning range

Other

  • RF power output

    2000000 W

    Published nominal or minimum output

  • Maximum pulse duration

    2.2 us

    Published pulse limit

  • Maximum duty cycle

    0.0007 fraction

    Published duty-cycle limit