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Specialized - Klystron ·Klystron

8467

Varian tunable reflex klystron oscillator covering approximately 12.4–14.5 GHz for microwave signal-generation and local-oscillator applications.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
PEEWEE3
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 450 mA

Description

Varian tunable reflex klystron oscillator covering 12.4–14.5 GHz.

Socket description

Peewee 3-pin

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
PEEWEE3
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
450 mA
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.

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

1953 Varian Assoc

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Klystron

Characteristic

  • Frequency range minimum

    12.4 GHz

  • Frequency range maximum

    14.5 GHz

  • RF output power

    0.14 W

Other

  • Maximum resonator/beam voltage

    625 V

  • Maximum resonator/beam current

    66 mA

  • Maximum negative reflector voltage

    -1000 V

Construction

  • Microwave device type

    Reflex klystron

  • Cooling method

    Forced air

Application

  • Service

    Radar/local oscillator