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CMA1241

Rugged liquid-cooled crossed-field backward-wave oscillator covering approximately 0.80–1.06 GHz with permanent-magnet focusing and at least 750 W output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
-

Description

The CMA1241 is a rugged compact electronically tunable cross-field backward-wave oscillator. It provides at least 750 W from 0.80 to 1.06 GHz and uses metal-ceramic construction, permanent-magnet focusing, and liquid cooling.

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
-
Nominal heater current
-
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

Microwave

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Electrical ratings/characteristics audited; additional published numeric data retained in parameter table.

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

1972 Thomson CSF

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Microwave

Other

  • output of at least

    750

    output of at least 750 W over the frequency range

  • Heatervoltage . .............ccouiuienunnnn

    6.3 V

    Heatervoltage . .............ccouiuienunnnn.. 6.3 \Y

  • Heater CUITENt . . . . .. v it e s e e s et e ia e ans [1]

    2.5

    Heater CUITENt . . . . .. v it e s e e s et e ia e ans 2.5 - 6.0 A

  • Heater CUITENt . . . . .. v it e s e e s et e ia e ans [2]

    6

    Heater CUITENt . . . . .. v it e s e e s et e ia e ans 2.5 - 6.0 A

  • OUtpULPOWEr . . . .. ittt

    750 W

    OUtpULPOWEr . . . .. ittt 750 - w

  • FrequenCy range . . ... .......ooeeuennonn-n [1]

    0.8 GHz

    FrequenCy range . . ... .......ooeeuennonn-n 0.80 1.06 GHz

  • FrequenCy range . . ... .......ooeeuennonn-n [2]

    1.06 GHz

    FrequenCy range . . ... .......ooeeuennonn-n 0.80 1.06 GHz

  • Anode to all otherelectrodes

    20

    Anode to all otherelectrodes . ... ............ - 20 pF

  • Solevoltage [1]

    -0.7 V

    Solevoltage . ............ ... -0.7 -1.6 kV

  • Solevoltage [2]

    -1.6 V

    Solevoltage . ............ ... -0.7 -1.6 kV

  • Gridvoltage . .......... ...t ‘ [1]

    0 V

    Gridvoltage . .......... ...t ‘ —0. 1 -0.8 kV

  • Gridvoltage . .......... ...t ‘ [2]

    1 V

    Gridvoltage . .......... ...t ‘ —0. 1 -0.8 kV

  • Gridvoltage . .......... ...t ‘ [3]

    -0.8 V

    Gridvoltage . .......... ...t ‘ —0. 1 -0.8 kV

  • Grideurrent . ... ... ... e [1]

    -3

    Grideurrent . ... ... ... e -3 +3 mA

  • Grideurrent . ... ... ... e [2]

    3

    Grideurrent . ... ... ... e -3 +3 mA

  • Anodevoltage

    2 V

    Anodevoltage ... ......... ... - 2.0 kV

  • Anodecurrent [1]

    -3 A

    Anodecurrent ... ... -3 +3 mA

  • Anodecurrent [2]

    3 A

    Anodecurrent ... ... -3 +3 mA

  • Linevoltage ...........ccoiirienennnnn.n [1]

    2.5 V

    Linevoltage ...........ccoiirienennnnn.n 2.5 6.0 KV

  • Linevoltage ...........ccoiirienennnnn.n [2]

    6 V

    Linevoltage ...........ccoiirienennnnn.n 2.5 6.0 KV

  • Linecurrent

    600 A

    Linecurrent ... .. ... .. 600 mA

  • RF output connector ... .........c.uceouounnn ‘ coaxial UG

    46

    RF output connector ... .........c.uceouounnn ‘ coaxial UG 46/U

  • (

    1 V

    (1) - All voltages are referred to the cathode.

  • Coolant temperature . . max [1]

    80

    Coolant temperature . . max. 80 o Coolant temperature . . max. 80 (o

  • Coolant temperature . . max [2]

    80

    Coolant temperature . . max. 80 o Coolant temperature . . max. 80 (o

  • Warm-up time [1]

    3 V

    Warm-up time ... ... 3 - mn Sole voltage (3}. . . . . . -200 4200 \Y

  • Warm-up time [2]

    3 V

    Warm-up time ... ... 3 - mn Sole voltage (3}. . . . . . -200 4200 \Y

  • Warm-up time [3]

    -200 V

    Warm-up time ... ... 3 - mn Sole voltage (3}. . . . . . -200 4200 \Y

  • Warm-up time [4]

    4200 V

    Warm-up time ... ... 3 - mn Sole voltage (3}. . . . . . -200 4200 \Y

  • Heater voltage [1]

    6 V

    Heater voltage . ... .. 6.0 6.6 \ Grid voltage (3). . . . .. -100 +100 Y,

  • Heater voltage [2]

    6.6 V

    Heater voltage . ... .. 6.0 6.6 \ Grid voltage (3). . . . .. -100 +100 Y,

  • Heater voltage [3]

    3 V

    Heater voltage . ... .. 6.0 6.6 \ Grid voltage (3). . . . .. -100 +100 Y,

  • Heater voltage [4]

    -100 V

    Heater voltage . ... .. 6.0 6.6 \ Grid voltage (3). . . . .. -100 +100 Y,

  • Heater voltage [5]

    100 V

    Heater voltage . ... .. 6.0 6.6 \ Grid voltage (3). . . . .. -100 +100 Y,

  • Heater surge current . . — [1]

    12 V

    Heater surge current . . — 12 A Anode voltage (3) . . . . - 200 \Y}

  • Heater surge current . . — [2]

    3 V

    Heater surge current . . — 12 A Anode voltage (3) . . . . - 200 \Y}

  • Heater surge current . . — [3]

    200 V

    Heater surge current . . — 12 A Anode voltage (3) . . . . - 200 \Y}

  • Load VSWR ( [1]

    2 V

    Load VSWR (2). ... .. - 3:1 . Line voltage. . . ... .. — 6.2 KV

  • Load VSWR ( [2]

    3 V

    Load VSWR (2). ... .. - 3:1 . Line voltage. . . ... .. — 6.2 KV

  • Load VSWR ( [3]

    1 V

    Load VSWR (2). ... .. - 3:1 . Line voltage. . . ... .. — 6.2 KV

  • Load VSWR ( [4]

    6.2 V

    Load VSWR (2). ... .. - 3:1 . Line voltage. . . ... .. — 6.2 KV

  • Ambient temperature [1]

    -40 A

    Ambient temperature . —40 +110 C Linecurrent ....... — 650 mA

  • Ambient temperature [2]

    110 A

    Ambient temperature . —40 +110 C Linecurrent ....... — 650 mA

  • Ambient temperature [3]

    650 A

    Ambient temperature . —40 +110 C Linecurrent ....... — 650 mA

  • Heater voltage [1]

    6.3 GHz

    Heater voltage . ... .. 6.3 \ Oscillating frequency : 0.80 1.06 GHz

  • Heater voltage [2]

    0.8 GHz

    Heater voltage . ... .. 6.3 \ Oscillating frequency : 0.80 1.06 GHz

  • Heater voltage [3]

    1.06 GHz

    Heater voltage . ... .. 6.3 \ Oscillating frequency : 0.80 1.06 GHz

  • Heater current

    5.3 A

    Heater current . . . ... 5.3 A

  • Sole voltage [1]

    -1 V

    Sole voltage . . ... ... -1.0 kV Anode voltage . .. ... 1.60 1.65 kV

  • Sole voltage [2]

    1.6 V

    Sole voltage . . ... ... -1.0 kV Anode voltage . .. ... 1.60 1.65 kV

  • Sole voltage [3]

    1.65 V

    Sole voltage . . ... ... -1.0 kV Anode voltage . .. ... 1.60 1.65 kV

  • Gridvoltage [1]

    -0.4 V

    Gridvoltage . .. ... .. —0.4 kV Line voltage. . . ..... 3.1 5.8 kV

  • Gridvoltage [2]

    3.1 V

    Gridvoltage . .. ... .. —0.4 kV Line voltage. . . ..... 3.1 5.8 kV

  • Gridvoltage [3]

    5.8 V

    Gridvoltage . .. ... .. —0.4 kV Line voltage. . . ..... 3.1 5.8 kV

  • Gridcurrent [1]

    0 mA

    Gridcurrent. . . ... .. 0 mA Solecurrent.’. . ... .. -40 -110 mA

  • Gridcurrent [2]

    -40 A

    Gridcurrent. . . ... .. 0 mA Solecurrent.’. . ... .. -40 -110 mA

  • Gridcurrent [3]

    -110 A

    Gridcurrent. . . ... .. 0 mA Solecurrent.’. . ... .. -40 -110 mA

  • Linecurrent [1]

    600 W

    Linecurrent. .. ... .. 600 mA Output power . ..... 850 1000 w

  • Linecurrent [2]

    850 W

    Linecurrent. .. ... .. 600 mA Output power . ..... 850 1000 w

  • Linecurrent [3]

    1000 W

    Linecurrent. .. ... .. 600 mA Output power . ..... 850 1000 w