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F7340

Specialized ITT traveling-wave microwave amplifier for broadband high-frequency service; available source data are insufficient for more specific performance claims.

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

Description

The F7340 is a one-kilowatt pulsed traveling-wave amplifier covering approximately 8 to 9.6 GHz, using a rugged metal envelope, helix slow-wave structure, and forced-air cooling.

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 values 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]

    7340

    The F-7340 is a 1 kilowatt pulse traveling wave amplifier tube having-30 db

  • The F [2]

    1

    The F-7340 is a 1 kilowatt pulse traveling wave amplifier tube having-30 db

  • The F [3]

    30

    The F-7340 is a 1 kilowatt pulse traveling wave amplifier tube having-30 db

  • gain and [1]

    8000

    gain and 8000 to 9600 mc frequency range. It is constructed in a rugged

  • gain and [2]

    9600

    gain and 8000 to 9600 mc frequency range. It is constructed in a rugged

  • ted cathode are used. Duty cycles up to [1]

    5

    ted cathode are used. Duty cycles up to .005 and pulse lengths up to 10

  • ted cathode are used. Duty cycles up to [2]

    10

    ted cathode are used. Duty cycles up to .005 and pulse lengths up to 10

  • Heater Voltage [1]

    6.3 V

    Heater Voltage 6.3 (£5%) volts

  • Heater Voltage [2]

    5 V

    Heater Voltage 6.3 (£5%) volts

  • Heater Current

    5.2 A

    Heater Current 5.2 amperes

  • Maximum Anode Voltage (Note [1]

    1 V

    Maximum Anode Voltage (Note 1) 12,000 volts

  • Maximum Anode Voltage (Note [2]

    12000 V

    Maximum Anode Voltage (Note 1) 12,000 volts

  • Maximum Shell Current

    1.5 A

    Maximum Shell Current 1.5 ampere peak

  • Maximum Collector Dissipation (Note [1]

    2 W

    Maximum Collector Dissipation (Note 2) 180 watts average

  • Maximum Collector Dissipation (Note [2]

    180 W

    Maximum Collector Dissipation (Note 2) 180 watts average

  • Maximum R-F Input Power

    10 W

    Maximum R-F Input Power 10 watts average

  • Maximum R-F Output Power

    10 W

    Maximum R-F Output Power 10 watts average

  • Maximum Pulse Width

    10

    Maximum Pulse Width 10 p seconds

  • Maximum Cathode Current

    3 A

    Maximum Cathode Current 3.0 amperes peak

  • Maximum Grid Current

    27 A

    Maximum Grid Current .27 ampere peak

  • Maximum Frequency (Note [1]

    3

    Maximum Frequency (Note 3) 9600 mc

  • Maximum Frequency (Note [2]

    9600

    Maximum Frequency (Note 3) 9600 mc

  • Minimum Frequency (Note [1]

    3

    Minimum Frequency (Note 3) 8000 mc

  • Minimum Frequency (Note [2]

    8000

    Minimum Frequency (Note 3) 8000 mc

  • at Grid Bias = [1]

    -200

    at Grid Bias = -200 volts 60 db

  • at Grid Bias = [2]

    60

    at Grid Bias = -200 volts 60 db

  • Control Grid to All Other Elements

    9

    Control Grid to All Other Elements 9 ppfd

  • Air Flow on Collector Radiator (Note [1]

    2

    Air Flow on Collector Radiator (Note 2) 300 cfm

  • Air Flow on Collector Radiator (Note [2]

    300

    Air Flow on Collector Radiator (Note 2) 300 cfm

  • Maximum Glass Temperature

    160

    Maximum Glass Temperature 160 oc

  • Center Frequency

    9000

    Center Frequency 9000 mc

  • Anode Voltage (Note [1]

    1 V

    Anode Voltage (Note 1) 9600 volts

  • Anode Voltage (Note [2]

    9600 V

    Anode Voltage (Note 1) 9600 volts

  • Cathode Current

    1.8 A

    Cathode Current 1.8 amperes peak

  • Power Output (at center frequency)

    1.8 kW

    Power Output (at center frequency) 1.8 kw peak

  • Bandwidth ' [1]

    8

    Bandwidth ' 8.0to 9.6 kmc

  • Bandwidth ' [2]

    9.6

    Bandwidth ' 8.0to 9.6 kmc

  • Gain (Note [1]

    4

    Gain (Note 4) 30 db

  • Gain (Note [2]

    30

    Gain (Note 4) 30 db

  • Pulse Width [1]

    2

    Pulse Width 2.0 1. seconds

  • Pulse Width [2]

    1

    Pulse Width 2.0 1. seconds

  • Grid Bias {for cut-off)

    -100

    Grid Bias {for cut-off) -100 volts

  • Grid Voltage during Pulse (Note [1]

    6 V

    Grid Voltage during Pulse (Note 6) +350 volts

  • Grid Voltage during Pulse (Note [2]

    350 V

    Grid Voltage during Pulse (Note 6) +350 volts

  • Grid Current during Pulse

    100 mA

    Grid Current during Pulse 0.1 ampere peak

  • of

    10 W

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

  • quired increases. At the maximum collector power of

    150 W

    quired increases. At the maximum collector power of 150 watts,

  • Note Useful gain and power output exists below [1]

    8000 W

    Note Useful gain and power output exists below 8000 mc and above 9600

  • Note Useful gain and power output exists below [2]

    9600 W

    Note Useful gain and power output exists below 8000 mc and above 9600

  • Note This gain is obtained over the [1]

    8 W

    Note This gain is obtained over the 8.0 to 9.6 kmc bandwidth at the power

  • Note This gain is obtained over the [2]

    9.6 W

    Note This gain is obtained over the 8.0 to 9.6 kmc bandwidth at the power

  • signal gain will be approximately

    10

    signal gain will be approximately 10 db higher. Fine grain structure

  • of small signal gain is normally less than +

    3

    of small signal gain is normally less than + 3 db.

  • ( [1]

    1 V

    (1) Heater warm up of 2 minutes before applying high voltage is recom-

  • ( [2]

    2 V

    (1) Heater warm up of 2 minutes before applying high voltage is recom-

  • (

    2 V

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

  • — [1]

    1605

    — 1,605 1,575 1.605 — Output

  • — [2]

    1575

    — 1,605 1,575 1.605 — Output

  • — [3]

    1.605

    — 1,605 1,575 1.605 — Output

  • Published value

    2

    2 Heater -Cathode

  • Published value

    6

    6 Control Grid

  • Published value

    10

    10 Heater