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Specialized - Klystron ·Klystron

6573

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
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 525 mA

Description

Mechanically tuned reflex klystron oscillator covering approximately 15.5 to 17.0 GHz for microwave generator 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
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
525 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 voltage
330 V
Max cathode current
45 mA

Published maximum ratings and typical characteristics promoted from the approved source; 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

Other

  • HeaterVoltageNominal

    6.3 V

    Nominal

  • HeaterCurrentNominal

    525 mA

    Nominal

  • Maximum Plate Voltage

    330 V

  • Maximum Cathode Current

    45 mA

  • ResonatorVoltageMaximum

    330 V

  • ResonatorCurrentMaximum

    45 mA

Characteristic

  • FrequencyRange

    -

    15.5 to 17.0 GHz

  • TypicalRFOutputPower

    0.04 W

    Average