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Specialized - Klystron ·Klystron

F2900

Fixed-tuned millimeter-wave reflex klystron covering approximately 33–38 GHz for signal-source, local-oscillator, pump, and low-power transmitter service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 1.2 A

Description

Millimeter-wave fixed-tuned reflex klystron for 33–38 GHz signal-source, local-oscillator, pump, and low-power transmitter service.

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
1.2 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.

Applicable promoted fields mapped from printed headings; specialized microwave/imaging/electrode data retained densely in TUBE_SECTION_PARAMETER.

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

Klystron

Characteristic

  • Frequency Range

    33 to 38 GHz

  • Electronic Tuning Range

    0.1 percent

    Half-power points

  • Mechanical Tuning Range

    2 percent

    Optional tuner

Other

  • Typical Operating Frequency

    34.7 GHz

  • Beam Voltage Typical

    2000 V

  • Beam Voltage Maximum

    2500 V

  • Beam Current Typical

    40 mA

  • Beam Current Maximum

    50 mA

  • Reflector Voltage Typical

    -780 V

  • Reflector Voltage Range

    -1000 to -25 V

  • Grid Voltage Typical

    -50 V

  • Grid Voltage Range

    -100 to 0 V

  • Power Output Typical

    1.1 W

  • Power Output Minimum

    1 W