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Specialized - Magnetron ·Magnetron

8079

Tunable high-power pulsed magnetron designed for radar and related short-pulse microwave service across its specified frequency range.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
12.6 V / 3.25 A

Description

The 8079 is a Western Electric pulsed magnetron oscillator with published microwave operating data.

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
12.6 V
Nominal heater current
3.25 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

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Published promoted values where applicable; special microwave values retained as parameters.

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

1960 Western Electric Random 2

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Characteristics

  • Frequency range

    17400-19500 MHz

    Tunable

  • Peak power output

    135 kW

    Pulse

Other

  • Peak anode voltage

    20 kV

    Pulse