Data set 01
1962 ITT
Published operating points and test conditions from this source.
TravelingWave
Other
The F [1]
6996
The F-6996 is a 10 watt CW traveling wave amplifier tube having 30 db gain
The F [2]
10
The F-6996 is a 10 watt CW traveling wave amplifier tube having 30 db gain
The F [3]
30
The F-6996 is a 10 watt CW traveling wave amplifier tube having 30 db gain
and [1]
8000 MHz
and 8000 to 9600 mc frequency range. It is constructed in a rugged metal
and [2]
9600 MHz
and 8000 to 9600 mc frequency range. It is constructed in a rugged metal
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
2.3 A
Heater Current 2.3 amperes
Maximum Anode Voltage (Note [1]
1 V
Maximum Anode Voltage (Note 1) 3400 wvolts
Maximum Anode Voltage (Note [2]
3400 V
Maximum Anode Voltage (Note 1) 3400 wvolts
Maximumn Shell Current (Note [1]
2 A
Maximumn Shell Current (Note 2) 3 ma
Maximumn Shell Current (Note [2]
3 A
Maximumn Shell Current (Note 2) 3 ma
Maximum Collector Voltage (Note [1]
3 V
Maximum Collector Voltage (Note 3) 3500 volts
Maximum Collector Voltage (Note [2]
3500 V
Maximum Collector Voltage (Note 3) 3500 volts
Maximum Collector Dissipation (Note [1]
4 W
Maximum Collector Dissipation (Note 4) 200 watts
Maximum Collector Dissipation (Note [2]
200 W
Maximum Collector Dissipation (Note 4) 200 watts
Maximum Control Electrode Voltage (Note [1]
5 V
Maximum Control Electrode Voltage (Note 5) -250 volts
Maximum Control Electrode Voltage (Note [2]
-250 V
Maximum Control Electrode Voltage (Note 5) -250 volts
Maximum Frequency
9600 MHz
Maximum Frequency 9600 mc
Minimum Frequency
8000 MHz
Minimum Frequency 8000 mc
Glass Temperature
160
Glass Temperature 160°C max.
Anode Voltage
3200 V
Anode Voltage 3200 wvolts
Shell Current
1 A
Shell Current 1 ma
Collector Voltage
3300 V
Collector Voltage 3300 wvolts
Collector Current
50 A
Collector Current 50 ma
Control Electrode Voltage
-15 V
Control Electrode Voltage -15 wvolts
Power Output
10 W
Power Output 10 watts nominal
Gain
30
Gain 30 db nominal
Beam
1
Beam 1.0
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 the cathode current and col-
is desirable to measure the current from shell to ground
1 A
is desirable to measure the current from shell to ground. 1t is recom-
the shell current exceeds
3 A
the shell current exceeds 3 ma,
Note [1]
3
Note 3: It is generally desirable to operate the collector at 50 to 100 volts posi-
Note [2]
50
Note 3: It is generally desirable to operate the collector at 50 to 100 volts posi-
Note [3]
100
Note 3: It is generally desirable to operate the collector at 50 to 100 volts posi-
Note
4 W
Note 4: Forced air cooling of collector is required for average collector power
in excess of
10 W
in excess of 10 watts. As the collector power is increased, the air
flow required increases. At the maximum collector power of
200 W
flow required increases. At the maximum collector power of 200
Note
5 V
Note 5: The control electrode voltage is adjusted for maximum beam transmis-
( [1]
2 V
(2) Turn on cooling air, solenoid voltage (adjust to approximately 1300 gauss),
( [2]
1300 V
(2) Turn on cooling air, solenoid voltage (adjust to approximately 1300 gauss),
(
3 V
(3) Raise high voltage to desired value, adjusting solenoid voltage and control
to exceed
3 A
to exceed 3 ma shell current. It may be necessary to rotate the tube in
(
4
(4) The above procedure is not required after initial set up; however, heater
applying high voltage. Observance of the
3 V
applying high voltage. Observance of the 3 ma maximum limit on shell
( [1]
5 V
(5) Heater warm up of 2 minutes before applying high voltage is recommended.
( [2]
2 V
(5) Heater warm up of 2 minutes before applying high voltage is recommended.
n
20 V
n 20 trol electrode voltage
Published value [1]
2
2 10 Heater
Published value [2]
10
2 10 Heater