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6596

Broadband double TR gas switch with electromagnetic shutter for X-band radar duplexers, operating approximately 8.49–9.58 GHz at high peak power.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
-

Description

The 6596 is a broadband fixed-tuned double TR tube with an electromagnetic shutter, operating in X-band from 8490 to 9578 MHz at peak power levels up to 250 kW. The gas-filled TR sections protect the receiver during transmission.

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
-
Nominal heater current
-
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

MicrowaveTRSwitch

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Electrical ratings/characteristics audited; additional published numeric data retained in parameter table.

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

1972 Thomson CSF

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

MicrowaveTRSwitch

Other

  • with a maximum power level of

    250 kW

    with a maximum power level of 250 kW peak.

  • Electromagnet dc voltage supply .. ... ... . ... .. . e

    28 V

    Electromagnet dc voltage supply .. ... ... . ... .. . e 28

  • Electromagnet coils current .. ... ... L L o e [1]

    250 A

    Electromagnet coils current .. ... ... L L o e 250 to 310 mA

  • Electromagnet coils current .. ... ... L L o e [2]

    310 A

    Electromagnet coils current .. ... ... L L o e 250 to 310 mA

  • Shutter attenuation . .. . . .. . e e min

    60

    Shutter attenuation . .. . . .. . e e min. 60 dB

  • Ignitors current, each . ... ... L L L [1]

    100 A

    Ignitors current, each . ... ... L L L . 100 200 HA

  • Ignitors current, each . ... ... L L L [2]

    200 A

    Ignitors current, each . ... ... L L L . 100 200 HA

  • Ignitor voltage . ... ... e

    1000 V

    Ignitor voltage . ... ... e 1000 - \%

  • Applied power, peak [1]

    1 kW

    Applied power, peak . ... .. 1 250 kW

  • Applied power, peak [2]

    250 kW

    Applied power, peak . ... .. 1 250 kW

  • Spike leakage energy ( [1]

    1 us

    Spike leakage energy (1 us pulse) .. ... ... ... ... ... .. ..., 0.3 erg

  • Spike leakage energy ( [2]

    0.3 us

    Spike leakage energy (1 us pulse) .. ... ... ... ... ... .. ..., 0.3 erg

  • Recovery time for [1]

    200 kW

    Recovery time for 200 kW peak power .. ... ............... 7 us

  • Recovery time for [2]

    7 kW

    Recovery time for 200 kW peak power .. ... ............... 7 us

  • Antenna - Transmitter attenuation

    10

    Antenna - Transmitter attenuation . ... ... ................. 10 - dB

  • Voltage drop between ignitor and tube body for [1]

    100 V

    Voltage drop between ignitor and tube body for 100 uA ignitor current . . —200 -375 \

  • Voltage drop between ignitor and tube body for [2]

    -200 V

    Voltage drop between ignitor and tube body for 100 uA ignitor current . . —200 -375 \

  • Voltage drop between ignitor and tube body for [3]

    -375 V

    Voltage drop between ignitor and tube body for 100 uA ignitor current . . —200 -375 \

  • The shutter system of the [1]

    6596 kW

    The shutter system of the 6596 TR tube is not designed for switching power above 1 kW peak, it

  • The shutter system of the [2]

    1 kW

    The shutter system of the 6596 TR tube is not designed for switching power above 1 kW peak, it

  • nput flange output flange

    762

    nput flange output flange 76,2 max =

  • lisable & un niveau maximum de puissance de

    250 kW

    lisable & un niveau maximum de puissance de 250 kW cré-

  • Courant des bobinages des obturateurS.csccesescsccsccccessessss < [1]

    250 A

    Courant des bobinages des obturateurS.csccesescsccsccccessessss <250 & 310 mA

  • Courant des bobinages des obturateurS.csccesescsccsccccessessss < [2]

    310 A

    Courant des bobinages des obturateurS.csccesescsccsccccessessss <250 & 310 mA

  • Tension d'alimentation des électrodeS ceesoscsecesessssssscsssssssssssss min

    1000 V

    Tension d'alimentation des électrodeS ceesoscsecesessssssscsssssssssssss min 1000 v

  • Energie de fuite, par impulsion de [1]

    1

    Energie de fuite, par impulsion de 1 PS sseeesessocscosacsssssssssenss max 0,3 erg

  • Energie de fuite, par impulsion de [2]

    3

    Energie de fuite, par impulsion de 1 PS sseeesessocscosacsssssssssenss max 0,3 erg

  • Tension entre igniteur et corps du tube pour un courant de [1]

    100 V

    Tension entre igniteur et corps du tube pour un courant de 100 PA e - 2004a-375 v

  • Tension entre igniteur et corps du tube pour un courant de [2]

    2004 V

    Tension entre igniteur et corps du tube pour un courant de 100 PA e - 2004a-375 v

  • Tension entre igniteur et corps du tube pour un courant de [3]

    375 V

    Tension entre igniteur et corps du tube pour un courant de 100 PA e - 2004a-375 v

  • Tension continue appliquée aux bODINAZES cceseessssnacovoessssssascssss

    28 V

    Tension continue appliquée aux bODINAZES cceseessssnacovoessssssascssss 28 v

  • Taux d'ondes stationnaires en tension & bas NIVEAU cesssssssccacsseses Max

    12 V

    Taux d'ondes stationnaires en tension & bas NIVEAU cesssssssccacsseses Max 1,2

  • Les obturateurs du

    6596 W

    Les obturateurs du 6596 ne sont pas prévus pour la commutation de puissances supé-