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F7066

Wideband traveling-wave power amplifier with control-electrode modulation, providing approximately 50 watts RF output and about 30 dB gain.

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

Description

The F7066 is a low-power continuous-wave traveling-wave amplifier with high gain and a helix slow-wave structure for broadband microwave 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
-
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]

    7066

    The F-7066 is a 50 mw CW traveling wave amplifier tube having 30 db gain

  • The F [2]

    50

    The F-7066 is a 50 mw CW traveling wave amplifier tube having 30 db gain

  • The F [3]

    30

    The F-7066 is a 50 mw CW traveling wave amplifier tube having 30 db gain

  • and [1]

    8 MHz

    and 8.0 to 12. 0 kmc frequency range. It is constructed in a rugged metal

  • and [2]

    12 MHz

    and 8.0 to 12. 0 kmc frequency range. It is constructed in a rugged metal

  • and [3]

    0 MHz

    and 8.0 to 12. 0 kmc frequency range. It is constructed in a rugged metal

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

    Heater Voltage 6.3 (iS%) volts

  • Heater Current

    850 mA

    Heater Current 0.85 ampere

  • Maximum Anode Voltage (Note [1]

    1 V

    Maximum Anode Voltage (Note 1) 1600 wvolts

  • Maximum Anode Voltage (Note [2]

    1600 V

    Maximum Anode Voltage (Note 1) 1600 wvolts

  • Maximurm Helix Current (Note [1]

    2 A

    Maximurm Helix Current (Note 2) 2 ma

  • Maximurm Helix Current (Note [2]

    2 A

    Maximurm Helix Current (Note 2) 2 ma

  • Maximum Collector Dissipation {(Beam Power)

    15 W

    Maximum Collector Dissipation {(Beam Power) 15 watts

  • Maximum Control Electrode Voltage (Note [1]

    3 V

    Maximum Control Electrode Voltage (Note 3) -500 wvolts

  • Maximum Control Electrode Voltage (Note [2]

    -500 V

    Maximum Control Electrode Voltage (Note 3) -500 wvolts

  • Maximum Frequency

    12 MHz

    Maximum Frequency 12.0 kmc

  • Minimum Frequency

    8 MHz

    Minimum Frequency 8.0 kmc

  • Anode Voltage

    1500 V

    Anode Voltage 1500 wvolts

  • Anode Current

    5 A

    Anode Current 5 ma

  • Helix Current

    500 mA

    Helix Current 0.5 ma

  • Control Electrode Voltage (Note [1]

    4 V

    Control Electrode Voltage (Note 4) -15 wvolts

  • Control Electrode Voltage (Note [2]

    -15 V

    Control Electrode Voltage (Note 4) -15 wvolts

  • Power Output

    50 W

    Power Output 50 mw, 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 collector

  • Note

    2 A

    Note 2: The helix current should, in general, be minimized and must be less

  • peak helix current may exceed

    2 A

    peak helix current may exceed 2 ma, but care should be taken to

  • Note

    3 V

    Note 3: The control electrode voltage is adjusted for best transmission for CW

  • operation (normally about

    -15

    operation (normally about -15 volts), Beam gate off can be accom-

  • plished by applying voltage of [1]

    -400 V

    plished by applying voltage of -400 to -500 volts. Operation in the

  • plished by applying voltage of [2]

    -500 V

    plished by applying voltage of -400 to -500 volts. Operation in the

  • region of control electrode voltage between approximately

    -15 V

    region of control electrode voltage between approximately -15 volts

  • Note [1]

    4

    Note 4: Gated beam operation can also be utilized by applying -400 to -500

  • Note [2]

    -400

    Note 4: Gated beam operation can also be utilized by applying -400 to -500

  • Note [3]

    -500

    Note 4: Gated beam operation can also be utilized by applying -400 to -500

  • = > See Table

    1.587

    = > See Table 1.587 fits solenoid end plate.

  • FOCUSING., DBASIC POWER REQUIREMENTS ARE [1]

    10 W

    FOCUSING., DBASIC POWER REQUIREMENTS ARE 10 MA AT 1500 V AND A 50 VoLT BIAS

  • FOCUSING., DBASIC POWER REQUIREMENTS ARE [2]

    1500 W

    FOCUSING., DBASIC POWER REQUIREMENTS ARE 10 MA AT 1500 V AND A 50 VoLT BIAS

  • FOCUSING., DBASIC POWER REQUIREMENTS ARE [3]

    50 W

    FOCUSING., DBASIC POWER REQUIREMENTS ARE 10 MA AT 1500 V AND A 50 VoLT BIAS

  • SUPPLY, AS WELL AS [1]

    6.3

    SUPPLY, AS WELL AS 6.3 VoLTS AT 1.0 AMPERE FOR THE HEATER.

  • SUPPLY, AS WELL AS [2]

    1

    SUPPLY, AS WELL AS 6.3 VoLTS AT 1.0 AMPERE FOR THE HEATER.

  • k [1]

    1

    k.1 HeaTer Vortace (6.3 Vouts).

  • k [2]

    6.3

    k.1 HeaTer Vortace (6.3 Vouts).

  • Published value [1]

    4.2 V

    4.2 SoLENOID VOLTAGE (ADJUST SOLENOID CURRENT TO YIELD 900 GAuss).

  • Published value [2]

    900 V

    4.2 SoLENOID VOLTAGE (ADJUST SOLENOID CURRENT TO YIELD 900 GAuss).

  • Published value

    43 V

    4,3 ConTROL ELECTRODE VOLTAGE (APPLY BIAS VOLTAGE SPECIFIED ON DATA

  • AT ALL TIMES MONITOR HELIX CURRENT AND OBSERVE THE

    2 A

    AT ALL TIMES MONITOR HELIX CURRENT AND OBSERVE THE 2.0 Ma

  • Published value [1]

    5

    5. R.F. INPUT SHOULD BE LIMITED TO 10 MW.

  • Published value [2]

    10

    5. R.F. INPUT SHOULD BE LIMITED TO 10 MW.

  • Published value

    6 V

    6. THE CATHODE VOLTAGE MAY BE OPTIMIZED FOR OPTIMUM POWER OUTPUT AT THE

  • NEVER OPERATE THE F-TOH6 WITH HELIX CURRENT IN EXCESS ofF

    2 A

    NEVER OPERATE THE F-TOH6 WITH HELIX CURRENT IN EXCESS ofF 2.0 MA,

  • UNDER MOST CONDITIONS HEL X CURRENT WiLL BE [1]

    1 A

    UNDER MOST CONDITIONS HEL X CURRENT WiLL BE 1.0 MA or LESS. IT 18

  • UNDER MOST CONDITIONS HEL X CURRENT WiLL BE [2]

    18 A

    UNDER MOST CONDITIONS HEL X CURRENT WiLL BE 1.0 MA or LESS. IT 18

  • BE SURE COAX!

    1

    BE SURE COAX!1AL CABLES TO BE CONNECTED TO THE TUBE INPUT AND OUTPUT

  • Published value

    3

    3 INSUL. la—— ANODE BLACK

  • [ HEATER [1]

    0

    [ HEATER 0-50v

  • [ HEATER [2]

    -50

    [ HEATER 0-50v