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F2147

Miniature rugged very-broadband metal-ceramic traveling-wave amplifier covering 2.5–7.5 GHz with approximately 45 dB minimum gain.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 800 mA

Description

The F-2147 is a miniature, lightweight, very-broadband metal-ceramic PPM-focused traveling-wave amplifier covering 2.5–7.5 GHz for rugged environmental applications.

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
800 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
Max plate voltage
2200 V
Max cathode current
95 mA

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

1962 ITT

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

TravelingWave

Characteristic

  • Frequency Range

    2.5-7.5 GHz

  • Output Power Typical

    15 W

  • Output Power Minimum

    12 W

  • Power Gain Typical

    47 dB

  • Power Gain Minimum

    45 dB

  • Noise Figure Typical

    29 dB

  • Cathode Voltage

    -2150 V

  • Cathode Current Typical

    80 mA

  • Anode Voltage Typical

    180 V

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater Current Typical

    800 mA

  • Collector Voltage Typical

    -1950 V

Other

  • Noise Figure Maximum

    32 dB

  • Cathode Current Maximum

    95 mA

  • Anode Voltage Maximum

    500 V

  • Heater Current Maximum

    1 A