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Specialized - Klystron ·Klystron

F2015

Fixed-tuned four-cavity S-band pulse klystron for linear accelerators and radar, producing roughly 5 MW peak output near 3 GHz.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
8 V / 45 A

Description

High-power fixed-tuned four-cavity S-band klystron amplifier for pulsed linear accelerators and radar; about 5 MW peak output near 3 GHz.

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
8 V
Nominal heater current
45 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

Klystron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Microwave performance and operating ratings are stored as condition-aware parameters from the supplied CSF source.

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

Klystron

Characteristic

  • Heater Voltage

    8 V

  • Heater Current

    45 A

  • OperatingFrequencyMinimum

    2700 MHz

  • OperatingFrequencyMaximum

    3200 MHz

  • Peak Power Output

    5 MW

    Pulsed

  • AveragePowerOutput

    5 kW

    Pulsed

  • MinimumGain

    35 dB

  • Cooling

    Water