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CV9424

Fixed-frequency pulsed magnetron operating around 9.35–9.41 GHz. It is designed for comparatively long four-microsecond pulses, with documented peak anode voltages reaching about 13.5 kV and mean RF output specified for pulse operation.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
128 V / 22 A

Description

Fixed frequency pulse magnetron

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
128 V
Nominal heater current
22 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.

Microwave/special-function section; schema has no directly applicable promoted electrode fields; published electrical data preserved in 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

1971 English Electric Valve

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Other

  • Frequency range

    9345109405 A

    Frequency range A .. . . . .9345109405 MHz

  • Heater currentat 126V

    22 A

    Heater currentat 126V . . . . . . . . . . . 22 A

  • Cathode pre-heating time lmmxmum)

    15 min

    Cathode pre-heating time lmmxmum) ... .. .. 15 min

  • Heater starting current {peak}

    10 A

    Heater starting current {peak} 10 A

  • Anade voltage {peak)

    135 kv

    Anade voltage {peak) 135 kv

  • Anode current (peak)

    12 A

    Anode current (peak) 12 A

  • Pulse duration

    5

    Pulse duration 5.0 us

  • Anode temperature

    150

    Anode temperature . . . . 150 °c

  • V.S.W.R. at the output couple

    151 V

    V.S.W.R. at the output couple 151

  • Altitude {at v.s.w.r. 1.2:1 max)

    0 v

    Altitude {at v.s.w.r. 1.2:1 max) 20 000 ft

  • Heater voltage

    75 v

    Heater voltage 75 v

  • Anode current (peak)

    12 A

    Anode current (peak) 12 A

  • Pulse duration

    40 s

    Pulse duration 40 s

  • Pulse repetition rate

    400

    Pulse repetition rate 400 p.ps.

  • Anode voltage (peak}

    3 kv

    Anode voltage (peak} 3 kv

  • Heater voltage (fortest)

    93

    Heater voltage (fortest) . . . . . . . . . . . 93 \

  • Anode current {mean}

    12 mA

    Anode current {mean} . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 mA

  • Ancde voltage [peak)

    135 kv

    Ancde voltage [peak) . . . . . . . . 115 135 kv

  • Frequency pulling {v.s.w.r. 1 5 o

    13 v

    Frequency pulling {v.s.w.r. 1 5 o - 13 MHz

  • Frequency pushing

    0.5 MHz

    Frequency pushing . . . L. = 0.5 MHz/A

  • Altitude {v.s.w.r. 1.2:1) (see

    1 v

    Altitude {v.s.w.r. 1.2:1) (see

  • Output power {mean)

    32 W

    Output power {mean) . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 W min

  • Frequency

    9345109405 MHz

    Frequency . . ... . . . . 9345109405 MHz

  • 1. With no anode input power.

    1

    1. With no anode input power.

  • On stand by the heater voltage must not exceed 12.6 volts. Prior to the

    12.6

    On stand by the heater voltage must not exceed 12.6 volts. Prior to the

  • 12.6 volts for 1% minutes

    1

    12.6 volts for 1% minutes. On application of anode power, the heater

  • minirum capacitance of 4000pF shunted across the heater directly at

    4000

    minirum capacitance of 4000pF shunted across the heater directly at

  • the input terminals; in some cases a capacitance as high as 2uF may be

    2 a

    the input terminals; in some cases a capacitance as high as 2uF may be

  • leading edge of the voltage pulse above 80 per cent amplitude

    80

    leading edge of the voltage pulse above 80 per cent amplitude. Any

  • capacitance used in the viewing system must not exceed 6.0pF

    6

    capacitance used in the viewing system must not exceed 6.0pF

  • Rate of rise of voltage pulse

    60 kV

    Rate of rise of voltage pulse . . . L. 60 kV/us max

  • Pulse duration

    40 s

    Pulse duration . . PPN .40 s

  • Anode current (mean)

    192 mA

    Anode current (mean) . . . .. 192 mA

  • Load v.s.w.r. 1.6:1 varied through alt phases

    1 v

    Load v.s.w.r. 1.6:1 varied through alt phases.

  • With anode temperature of 100°C + 10°C. Operation at any tempera-

    10 °C

    With anode temperature of 100°C + 10°C. Operation at any tempera-

  • With the magnetron operating into a v.s.w.r. of 1.5:1 phased to give

    1 a

    With the magnetron operating into a v.s.w.r. of 1.5:1 phased to give

  • level is less than 70% of the normat energy level in a 0.5% frequency

    0.5 a

    level is less than 70% of the normat energy level in a 0.5% frequency

  • input pulses applied during the period of observation after a period of 5

    5 a

    input pulses applied during the period of observation after a period of 5

  • Pulse duration

    4

    Pulse duration . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 us

  • Anode current (peak}

    12 A

    Anode current (peak} . . . . . . .. . 12 A

  • Measured with heater voltage of 12.6V and no anade input power, the

    12.6

    Measured with heater voltage of 12.6V and no anade input power, the

  • heater current limits are 2.0A minimum, 2.4A maximum

    2.4

    heater current limits are 2.0A minimum, 2.4A maximum

  • 5. The north seeking pole of the magnet is adjacent to the cathode sidearm

    5

    5. The north seeking pole of the magnet is adjacent to the cathode sidearm.