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Specialized - Magnetron ·Magnetron

7398

Packaged voltage-tunable continuous-wave magnetron covering approximately 2.2–3.85 GHz, providing at least 2 W output as a complete variable-frequency RF source.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
2.5 V / 3 A

Description

Packaged voltage-tunable magnetron for 2200 to 3850 MHz. It is a complete RF power-source package and provides at least 2 W CW output across the frequency range.

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
2.5 V
Nominal heater current
3 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
1250 V

Promoted only from clearly labeled printed ratings/characteristics; specialized and operating data retained in parameter rows.

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

Magnetron

Characteristic

  • Frequency minimum

    2200 MHz

    Published datasheet value

  • Frequency maximum

    3850 MHz

    Published datasheet value

Other

  • Anode current maximum

    30 mA

    Published datasheet value

  • Power input maximum

    45 W

    ForcedAir

  • Power output minimum

    2 W

    Published datasheet value

Data set 02

1968 General Electric Co

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Other

  • 2200-3850 MEGACYCLES 2 WATTS CW OUTPUT

    -3850 MEGACYCLES

    Published datasheet; semantic line recovery

  • 2200-3850 MEGACYCLES 2 WATTS CW OUTPUT

    2 WATTS

    Published datasheet; semantic line recovery

  • AnOde CurTent. . . .o it e e 30 Milliamperes

    30 Milliamperes

    Published datasheet; semantic line recovery

  • Power Input, with forced-air cooling. .. .. .. ... . .. . it i 45 Watts

    45 Watts

    Published datasheet; semantic line recovery

  • Injection Electrode Voltage. . . .. ... ... i it e 700 Volts

    700 Volts

    Published datasheet; semantic line recovery

  • Injection Electrode Current. .. ... .. i . i e e e e 1.0 Milliamperes

    1 Milliamperes

    Published datasheet; semantic line recovery

  • Filament Current. . . . .. e e 3.2 Amperes

    3.2 Amperes

    Published datasheet; semantic line recovery

  • Filament Voltage™, approximate . ... ... .. i i s 2.50 Volts

    2.5 Volts

    Published datasheet; semantic line recovery

  • Filament Current. .. ... e e e e e 3.0 Amperes

    3 Amperes

    Published datasheet; semantic line recovery

  • Anode Voltage at 3 Kilomegacycles. . . ..ottt it i 1250 Volts

    3 Kilomegacycles

    Published datasheet; semantic line recovery

  • Anode Voltage at 3 Kilomegacycles. . . ..ottt it i 1250 Volts

    1250 Volts

    Published datasheet; semantic line recovery

  • Anode CUrrent, BVEIARE. . ... .. ...ttt et i e 10 to 20 Milliamperes

    20 Milliamperes

    Published datasheet; semantic line recovery

  • Injection Electrode Voltage, positive with respect to cathode . . ... ... ......... 300 to 600 Volts

    600 Volts

    Published datasheet; semantic line recovery

  • Injection Electrode Current. ... ... e 0.1 Milliamperes

    0.1 Milliamperes

    Published datasheet; semantic line recovery

  • Power QUEDUL, TIIITIUIT . . 4o o ey ety s et et e ae e e st e i e e i e aanans 2.0 Watts

    2 Watts

    Published datasheet; semantic line recovery

  • * Filament current should be adjusted to 3.0 amperes.

    3 amperes

    Published datasheet; semantic line recovery