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F7347

Rugged metal-ceramic helix traveling-wave pulse amplifier covering 2–4 GHz, providing about 1 kW rated peak output and 30 dB gain.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
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Base
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Socket code
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Base pins
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Nominal heater
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Description

The F7347 is a one-kilowatt pulsed traveling-wave amplifier covering approximately 2 to 4 GHz, using a rugged metal-ceramic envelope and helix slow-wave structure.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
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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]

    7347

    The F-7347 is a 1 kilowatt pulse traveling wave amplifier tube having 30 db

  • The F [2]

    1

    The F-7347 is a 1 kilowatt pulse traveling wave amplifier tube having 30 db

  • The F [3]

    30

    The F-7347 is a 1 kilowatt pulse traveling wave amplifier tube having 30 db

  • gain and [1]

    2000

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

  • gain and [2]

    4000

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

  • oxide impregnated cathode are used. Duty cycles up to

    5

    oxide impregnated cathode are used. Duty cycles up to . 005 and pulse lengths

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

    Heater Voltage 6.3 (x6%) volts

  • Heater Current

    5.2 A

    Heater Current 5.2 amperes

  • Maximum Anode Voltage (Note [1]

    1 V

    Maximum Anode Voltage (Note 1) 8000 wvolts

  • Maximum Anode Voltage (Note [2]

    8000 V

    Maximum Anode Voltage (Note 1) 8000 wvolts

  • Maximum Helix Current

    500 mA

    Maximum Helix Current 0.5 ampere peak

  • Maximum Collector Dissipation (Note [1]

    2 W

    Maximum Collector Dissipation (Note 2) 100 watts average

  • Maximum Collector Dissipation (Note [2]

    100 W

    Maximum Collector Dissipation (Note 2) 100 watts average

  • Maximum R-F Input Power

    10 W

    Maximum R-F Input Power 10 watts average

  • Maximum R-F Output Power

    15 W

    Maximum R-F Output Power 15 watts average

  • Maximum Cathode Current

    2.5 A

    Maximum Cathode Current 2.5 amperes peak

  • Maximum Grid Current

    5 A

    Maximum Grid Current .5 ampere peak

  • Maximum Cold Input VSWR (Note [1]

    7

    Maximum Cold Input VSWR (Note 7) 4.0

  • Maximum Cold Input VSWR (Note [2]

    4

    Maximum Cold Input VSWR (Note 7) 4.0

  • Maximum Frequency (Note [1]

    3

    Maximum Frequency (Note 3) 4000 mc

  • Maximum Frequency (Note [2]

    4000

    Maximum Frequency (Note 3) 4000 mc

  • Minimum Frequency (Note [1]

    3

    Minimum Frequency (Note 3) 2000 mc

  • Minimum Frequency (Note [2]

    2000

    Minimum Frequency (Note 3) 2000 mc

  • Minimum Transmission Loss at Grid Bias = [1]

    -67

    Minimum Transmission Loss at Grid Bias = -67 volts 10 db

  • Minimum Transmission Loss at Grid Bias = [2]

    10

    Minimum Transmission Loss at Grid Bias = -67 volts 10 db

  • Control grid to all other elements

    22

    Control grid to all other elements 22 ppfd

  • Maximum Tube Temperature

    177

    Maximum Tube Temperature 177 °cC

  • Center Frequency

    3000

    Center Frequency 3000 mc

  • Anode Voltage (Note [1]

    1 V

    Anode Voltage (Note 1) 7500 volts

  • Anode Voltage (Note [2]

    7500 V

    Anode Voltage (Note 1) 7500 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]

    20

    Bandwidth 2,0to 4.0 kmc

  • Bandwidth [2]

    4

    Bandwidth 2,0to 4.0 kmc

  • Gain (Note [1]

    4

    Gain (Note 4) 30 db

  • Gain (Note [2]

    30

    Gain (Note 4) 30 db

  • Pulse Width

    10

    Pulse Width 10 p seconds

  • Grid Bias (for cut-off)

    -100

    Grid Bias (for cut-off) -100 wvolts

  • Grid Voltage during Pulse (Note [1]

    6 V

    Grid Voltage during Pulse (Note 6) +300 wvolts

  • Grid Voltage during Pulse (Note [2]

    300 V

    Grid Voltage during Pulse (Note 6) +300 wvolts

  • Grid Current during Pulse

    200 mA

    Grid Current during Pulse 0.2 ampere peak

  • Note

    1 V

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

  • Note

    2

    Note 2: Conduction cooling for the collector must be provided by a suitable

  • Note [1]

    3 W

    Note 3: Useful gain and power output exists below 2000 mc and above 4000 mc

  • Note [2]

    2000 W

    Note 3: Useful gain and power output exists below 2000 mc and above 4000 mc

  • Note [3]

    4000 W

    Note 3: Useful gain and power output exists below 2000 mc and above 4000 mc

  • Note [1]

    4 W

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

  • Note [2]

    2 W

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

  • Note [3]

    4 W

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

  • Note [4]

    0 W

    Note 4: 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

    5 V

    Note 5: Positive voltage must not be applied to the grid in the absence of

  • Note

    6 V

    Note 6: The positive grid voltage pulse should be the minimum consistent

  • Note

    7

    Note 7: Mismatch up to and including a short circuit in input or output lines

  • ( [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

  • Published value

    1

    1 watt input

  • Published value [1]

    700

    700 /’/ . 1 watt input \\

  • Published value [2]

    1

    700 /’/ . 1 watt input \\

  • Published value [1]

    2

    2-1/16 dia. max. Collector

  • Published value [2]

    -1

    2-1/16 dia. max. Collector

  • Published value [3]

    16

    2-1/16 dia. max. Collector

  • ~—

    510

    ~—.510 dia. max, Output

  • G Grid [1]

    15

    G Grid 15+1/4 Green

  • G Grid [2]

    1

    G Grid 15+1/4 Green

  • G Grid [3]

    4

    G Grid 15+1/4 Green

  • H Heater [1]

    15

    H Heater 15+1/4 Brown

  • H Heater [2]

    1

    H Heater 15+1/4 Brown

  • H Heater [3]

    4

    H Heater 15+1/4 Brown

  • Green Yellow K Heater-Cathode [1]

    15

    Green Yellow K Heater-Cathode 15zx1/4 Yellow

  • Green Yellow K Heater-Cathode [2]

    4

    Green Yellow K Heater-Cathode 15zx1/4 Yellow