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Specialized - Klystron ·Klystron

6625

Three-resonator tunable pulsed amplifier klystron covering approximately 960–1215 MHz, capable of about 22 kW peak RF output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
5 V / 35 A

Description

Three-resonator tunable amplifier klystron for pulsed operation from 960 to 1215 MHz. It uses integral mechanically tuned resonators, electrostatic focusing, an indirectly heated oxide-coated cathode, forced-air cooling, and can deliver up to 22 kW peak RF output.

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
5 V
Nominal heater current
35 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

Klystron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Klystron represented as Other section because no canonical Klystron SectionType exists.

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 General Electric Transmitting Types

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Klystron

Characteristic

  • Frequency minimum

    960 MHz

    Published datasheet value

  • Frequency maximum

    1215 MHz

    Published datasheet value

Other

  • Peak beam voltage maximum

    20 kV

    Pulse

  • Peak beam current maximum

    9.35 A

    Pulse

  • Average beam power maximum

    2400 W

    Pulse

  • Average RF output power maximum

    300 W

    Pulse

  • Beam pulse width maximum

    10 us

    Pulse

  • Duty cycle maximum

    12 percent

    Pulse

  • Peak RF output power typical

    22 kW

    Pulse

Data set 02

1968 General Electric Co

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Klystron

Characteristic

  • Frequency minimum

    960 MHz

  • Frequency maximum

    1215 MHz

Other

  • Peak output power

    22 kW

  • Peak beam voltage

    20 kV

  • Duty cycle

    12 %