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F1103A

Variable-frequency X-band pulsed magnetron covering approximately 8.5–9.6 GHz and producing about 200 kW peak RF output. Manufacturer documentation identifies it as a tunable high-power microwave source for pulse operation.

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

Description

Variable-frequency X-band pulsed magnetron covering approximately 8.5–9.6 GHz with about 200 kW peak output.

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
13.75 V
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

Magnetron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
23000 V

Magnetron oscillator section; frequency, pulse/CW power, anode, heater and cooling data retained as 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

1958 Compagnie General

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Characteristics

  • Frequency minimum

    8.5 GHz

  • Frequency maximum

    9.6 GHz

  • Peak RF output

    200 kW

    Pulse

Data set 02

1972 Thomson CSF

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Characteristic

  • Frequency Range

    8.5-9.6 GHz

  • Heater Voltage

    13.75 V

  • Heater Current

    2.9-3.3 A

  • RF Output Power

    200 kW

Other

  • Peak Anode Voltage

    23000 V

Application

  • Oscillator Service

    Magnetron