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6972

Amperex pulsed magnetron with published microwave pulse ratings and operating data.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
10 V / 2.85 A

Description

6972 is listed in the supplied Amperex material as a pulsed magnetron. Published ratings and operating data were captured from the supplied table.

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
10 V
Nominal heater current
2.85 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
15000 V

Published ratings and operating data reviewed.

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

1958 Amperex Industrial

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Characteristic

  • Minimum frequency

    9345 MHz

    Published Amperex table

  • Maximum frequency

    9405 MHz

    Published Amperex table

  • Duty factor

    0.001

    Published Amperex table

Other

  • Pulsed power output

    75 kW

    Published Amperex table

  • Average power output

    75 W

    Published Amperex table

  • Pulsed plate voltage

    15 kV

    Published Amperex table

  • Pulsed plate current

    15 A

    Published Amperex table

Data set 02

1999 Philips 0-D

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Other

  • Operating frequency

    9375 MHz

    Nominal

  • Frequency tolerance

    30 MHz

    Plus/minus

  • Peak anode current

    18 A

    Maximum

  • Pulse duration

    1.5 us

    Maximum

  • Anode-cathode capacitance

    12 pF

    Maximum

  • Peak output power

    65 kW

    Greater than