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Specialized - Magnetron ·Magnetron

CV1810

Fixed-frequency high-power pulsed magnetron designed for radar and related short-pulse microwave service in its specified operating band.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 15 A

Description

Fixed-frequency S-band pulse magnetron covering 2700 to 2740 MHz. Explicit equivalent/service designation printed in approved source.

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
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
15 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
20000 V
Max cathode current
30 A

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

1971 English Electric Valve

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Characteristic

  • Frequency range

    2700 to 2740 MHz

Other

  • Typical peak output power

    300 kW

    Pulse

  • Typical peak anode voltage

    20 kV

    Pulse

  • Typical peak anode current

    30 A

    Pulse

  • Duty cycle

    0.001

    Pulse

  • Heater voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater current

    15 A

  • Minimum cathode heating time

    2 min

  • Magnetic field

    1900 gauss