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F6826

Grid-controlled pulsed 2–4 GHz traveling-wave amplifier producing approximately 1.5 kW peak RF output at 3 GHz with about 30 dB gain.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
DUODECAL6
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
-

Description

The F6826 is a one-kilowatt pulsed traveling-wave amplifier with high gain and a helix slow-wave structure for broadband microwave service.

Socket description

Small-shell Duodecal 6-contact CRT base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
DUODECAL6
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
-
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

TravelingWave

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Published maximum ratings and characteristics audited; remaining numeric data retained densely in parameter table.

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

Other

  • The F [1]

    6826

    The F-6826 is a 1 kilowatt pulse traveling wave amplifier tube having 30 db gain

  • The F [2]

    1

    The F-6826 is a 1 kilowatt pulse traveling wave amplifier tube having 30 db gain

  • The F [3]

    30

    The F-6826 is a 1 kilowatt pulse traveling wave amplifier tube having 30 db gain

  • and [1]

    2000 MHz

    and 2000 to 4000 mc frequency range. It is constructed in a rugged metal

  • and [2]

    4000 MHz

    and 2000 to 4000 mc frequency range. It is constructed in a rugged metal

  • used. Duty cycles up to [1]

    5

    used. Duty cycles up to . 005 and pulse lengths up to 10 microseconds can be used.

  • used. Duty cycles up to [2]

    10

    used. Duty cycles up to . 005 and pulse lengths up to 10 microseconds can be used.

  • Heater Voltage [1]

    6.3 V

    Heater Voltage 6.3 (£10%) volts

  • Heater Voltage [2]

    10 V

    Heater Voltage 6.3 (£10%) volts

  • Heater Current

    5 A

    Heater Current 5.0 amperes

  • Maximum Anode Voltage (Note [1]

    1 V

    Maximum Anode Voltage (Note 1) 8500 volts

  • Maximum Anode Voltage (Note [2]

    8500 V

    Maximum Anode Voltage (Note 1) 8500 volts

  • Maximum Shell Current (Note [1]

    2 A

    Maximum Shell Current (Note 2) 0.5 ampere peak

  • Maximum Shell Current (Note [2]

    500 mA

    Maximum Shell Current (Note 2) 0.5 ampere peak

  • Maximum Collector Voltage (Note [1]

    3 V

    Maximum Collector Voltage (Note 3) 9000 wvolts

  • Maximum Collector Voltage (Note [2]

    9000 V

    Maximum Collector Voltage (Note 3) 9000 wvolts

  • Maximum Collector Dissipation (Note [1]

    4 W

    Maximum Collector Dissipation (Note 4) 100 watts avg.

  • Maximum Collector Dissipation (Note [2]

    100 W

    Maximum Collector Dissipation (Note 4) 100 watts avg.

  • Maximum R-F Input Power

    10 W

    Maximum R-F Input Power 10 watts avg.

  • Maximum R-F Output Power

    10 W

    Maximum R-F Output Power 10 watts avg.

  • Maximum Pulse Width (beam)

    10

    Maximum Pulse Width (beam) 10 | seconds

  • Maximum Cathode Current

    25 A

    Maximum Cathode Current 2,5 amperes peak

  • Positive (Note [1]

    7 V

    Positive (Note 7) +6% of anode voltage

  • Positive (Note [2]

    6 V

    Positive (Note 7) +6% of anode voltage

  • Maximum Frequency (Note [1]

    5 MHz

    Maximum Frequency (Note 5) 4000 mc

  • Maximum Frequency (Note [2]

    4000 MHz

    Maximum Frequency (Note 5) 4000 mc

  • Minimum Frequency (Note [1]

    5 MHz

    Minimum Frequency (Note 5) 2000 mc

  • Minimum Frequency (Note [2]

    2000 MHz

    Minimum Frequency (Note 5) 2000 mc

  • Control Grid to all other Elements

    9

    Control Grid to all other Elements : 9 ppfd

  • Air Flow on Collector Radiator (Note [1]

    4

    Air Flow on Collector Radiator (Note 4) 20 cfm

  • Air Flow on Collector Radiator (Note [2]

    20

    Air Flow on Collector Radiator (Note 4) 20 cfm

  • Glass Temperature

    160

    Glass Temperature 160°C max.

  • Center Frequency

    3000 MHz

    Center Frequency 3000 mc

  • Anode Voltage (Note [1]

    1 V

    Anode Voltage (Note 1) 7500 wvolts

  • Anode Voltage (Note [2]

    7500 V

    Anode Voltage (Note 1) 7500 wvolts

  • Cathode Current

    1.8 A

    Cathode Current 1.8 amperes peak

  • Collector Voltage (tied to Shell)

    7500 V

    Collector Voltage (tied to Shell) 7500 volts

  • Collector Current

    1.4 A

    Collector Current 1.4 amperes peak

  • Power Output {at center frequency)

    1.5 kW

    Power Output {at center frequency) 1.5 kw peak

  • Bandwidth to [1]

    3 MHz

    Bandwidth to 3 db power points 2,.0-4,0 kmc

  • Bandwidth to [2]

    2 MHz

    Bandwidth to 3 db power points 2,.0-4,0 kmc

  • Bandwidth to [3]

    -40 MHz

    Bandwidth to 3 db power points 2,.0-4,0 kmc

  • Gain (Note [1]

    6

    Gain (Note 6) 30 db

  • Gain (Note [2]

    30

    Gain (Note 6) 30 db

  • Pulse Width

    2

    Pulse Width 2 p seconds

  • Grid Bias (for cut-off)

    -100

    Grid Bias (for cut-off) -100 wvolts

  • Grid Voltage during Pulse (Note [1]

    8 V

    Grid Voltage during Pulse (Note 8) +350 volts

  • Grid Voltage during Pulse (Note [2]

    350 V

    Grid Voltage during Pulse (Note 8) +350 volts

  • Grid Current during Pulse

    100 mA

    Grid Current during Pulse 0.1 ampere peak

  • Note

    1 V

    Note 1: All voltages shown are with respect to cathode. Anode and helix are

  • Note

    2 A

    Note 2: The shell current is the difference between cathode current and col-

  • Note

    3

    Note 3: The tube may be operated with the collector tied to the shell (anode

  • Note

    4 W

    Note 4: Forced air cooling is required for average collector power in excess

  • of

    10 W

    of 10 watts. As the collector power is increased, the air flow re-

  • quired increases. At the maximum collector power of

    100 W

    quired increases. At the maximum collector power of 100 watts, a

  • Note [1]

    5 MHz

    Note 5: Useful gain and power output exists below 2000 mc and above 4000 mc

  • Note [2]

    2000 MHz

    Note 5: Useful gain and power output exists below 2000 mc and above 4000 mc

  • Note [3]

    4000 MHz

    Note 5: Useful gain and power output exists below 2000 mc and above 4000 mc

  • Note [1]

    6 MHz

    Note 6: This gain is obtained over the 2.0 to 4. 0 kmc bandwidth at the power

  • Note [2]

    2 MHz

    Note 6: This gain is obtained over the 2.0 to 4. 0 kmc bandwidth at the power

  • Note [3]

    4 MHz

    Note 6: This gain is obtained over the 2.0 to 4. 0 kmc bandwidth at the power

  • Note [4]

    0 MHz

    Note 6: This gain is obtained over the 2.0 to 4. 0 kmc bandwidth at the power

  • signal gain will be approximately

    10

    signal gain will be approximately 10 db higher.

  • Note

    7 V

    Note 7: Polstx;itive voltage must not be applied to the grid in the absence of anode

  • Note

    8 V

    Note 8: The positive grid voltage pulse should be the minimum consistent with

  • ( [1]

    1 V

    (1) Heater warm up of 2 minutes before applying high voltage is recommended.

  • ( [2]

    2 V

    (1) Heater warm up of 2 minutes before applying high voltage is recommended.

  • (

    2 V

    (2) High voltage must not be applied in the absence of proper grid bias and mag-

  • \ ]

    1

    \ ] 1. watt input \

  • Published value [1]

    2

    2 800 Z] .1 watt input h

  • Published value [2]

    800

    2 800 Z] .1 watt input h

  • Published value [3]

    1

    2 800 Z] .1 watt input h

  • ANODE [1]

    9

    ANODE 9. 625 2-1/2%1/16 |

  • ANODE [2]

    625

    ANODE 9. 625 2-1/2%1/16 |

  • ANODE [3]

    2

    ANODE 9. 625 2-1/2%1/16 |

  • ANODE [4]

    -1

    ANODE 9. 625 2-1/2%1/16 |

  • ANODE [5]

    2

    ANODE 9. 625 2-1/2%1/16 |

  • ANODE [6]

    1

    ANODE 9. 625 2-1/2%1/16 |

  • ANODE [7]

    16

    ANODE 9. 625 2-1/2%1/16 |

  • Published value

    15

    15 COLLECTOR CON-

  • Published value

    16

    16 OUTPUT

  • Published value

    2

    2 HEATER CATHODE

  • Published value

    6

    6 CONTROL GRID

  • Published value

    10

    10 HEATER