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F7524

Rugged metal-ceramic helix traveling-wave amplifier covering 8–12 GHz, delivering about 5 watts CW output with 20 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
-

Description

The F7524 is a five-watt continuous-wave traveling-wave amplifier covering approximately 8 to 12 GHz, using a rugged metal-ceramic envelope and helix slow-wave structure; it is also suitable for pulse 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 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]

    7524

    The F-7524 is a 5 watt CW traveling wave amplifier tube having 20 db gain and

  • The F [2]

    5

    The F-7524 is a 5 watt CW traveling wave amplifier tube having 20 db gain and

  • The F [3]

    20

    The F-7524 is a 5 watt CW traveling wave amplifier tube having 20 db gain and

  • Published value [1]

    8

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

  • Published value [2]

    12

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

  • Published value [3]

    0

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

  • 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

    1.7 A

    Heater Current 1.7 amperes

  • Maximum Anode Voltage (Note [1]

    1 V

    Maximum Anode Voltage (Note 1) 4000 wvolts

  • Maximum Anode Voltage (Note [2]

    4000 V

    Maximum Anode Voltage (Note 1) 4000 wvolts

  • Maximum Helix Current (Note [1]

    2 A

    Maximum Helix Current (Note 2) 2 ma

  • Maximum Helix Current (Note [2]

    2 A

    Maximum Helix Current (Note 2) 2 ma

  • Maximum Collector Dissipation (beam power)

    240 W

    Maximum Collector Dissipation (beam power) 240 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

    120

    Maximum Frequency 12,0 Ikmc

  • Minimum Frequency

    8

    Minimum Frequency 8.0 kmc

  • Anode Voltage

    3600 V

    Anode Voltage 3600 wvolts

  • Anode Current

    50 A

    Anode Current 50 ma

  • Helix Current

    500 mA

    Helix Current 0.5 ma

  • Control Electrode Voltage (Note [1]

    4 V

    Control Electrode Voltage (Note 4) -30 wvolts

  • Control Electrode Voltage (Note [2]

    -30 V

    Control Electrode Voltage (Note 4) -30 wvolts

  • Power OQutput

    5 W

    Power OQutput 5 watts nominal

  • Gain

    20

    Gain 20 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 opera-

  • te at reasonably low values and average current must not exceed

    2 A

    te at reasonably low values and average current must not exceed 2 ma.

  • Note

    3 V

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

  • operation (normally about

    -30

    operation (normally about -30 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

    -50 V

    region of control electrode voltage between approximately -50 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

  • [

    9

    [9] BROWN HEATER

  • =]

    6

    =] 6] BLACK ANODE