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CV6087

Broadband forward-wave traveling-wave amplifier covering approximately 7–11.5 GHz, providing at least 30 dB gain and about 10 mW saturated output near 9 GHz.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 500 mA

Description

The Mullard CV6087 is a broadband forward-wave/traveling-wave microwave amplifier.

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
500 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

TravelingWave

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Forward-wave/traveling-wave interaction structure.

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

1963 Mullard

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

TravelingWave

Characteristics

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater Current

    500 mA

  • Frequency Minimum

    7 GHz

  • Frequency Maximum

    11.5 GHz

  • Minimum Gain

    30 dB

    LowPowerLevel

  • Maximum Noise Factor

    22 dB

  • Saturation Power Output

    10 mW

Other

  • Operating Frequency

    9 GHz

  • Collector Voltage

    1400 V

  • Helix Voltage

    1300 V