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F7526

Specialized ITT traveling-wave microwave amplifier intended for broadband RF amplification; available source extraction provides limited reliable operating detail.

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

Description

The F7526 is a low-power continuous-wave traveling-wave amplifier covering approximately 8 to 12 GHz, using a rugged metal 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]

    7526

    THE F=7526 18 A 50 Mw CW TRAVELING WAVE AMPLIFIER TUBE HAVING 30 DB GAIN

  • THE F= [2]

    18

    THE F=7526 18 A 50 Mw CW TRAVELING WAVE AMPLIFIER TUBE HAVING 30 DB GAIN

  • THE F= [3]

    50

    THE F=7526 18 A 50 Mw CW TRAVELING WAVE AMPLIFIER TUBE HAVING 30 DB GAIN

  • THE F= [4]

    30

    THE F=7526 18 A 50 Mw CW TRAVELING WAVE AMPLIFIER TUBE HAVING 30 DB GAIN

  • AND [1]

    8

    AND 8.0 To 12.0 KMC FREQUENCY RANGE. IT 1S CONSTRUCTED IN A RUGGED

  • AND [2]

    12

    AND 8.0 To 12.0 KMC FREQUENCY RANGE. IT 1S CONSTRUCTED IN A RUGGED

  • AND [3]

    1

    AND 8.0 To 12.0 KMC FREQUENCY RANGE. IT 1S CONSTRUCTED IN A RUGGED

  • INTEGRAL COLLECTOR COOLER, WHICH

    1

    INTEGRAL COLLECTOR COOLER, WHICH 1S REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A UNIFORM MAG=-

  • HeATER VOLTAGE

    6.3 V

    HeATER VOLTAGE 6.3 (’fs%) VoLTS

  • HEATER CURRENT

    850 mA

    HEATER CURRENT 0.85 AMPERE

  • MaxX tMUM FREQUENCY

    12

    MaxX tMUM FREQUENCY 12.0 KMC

  • MINIMUM FREQUENCY

    8

    MINIMUM FREQUENCY 8.0 KMC

  • Max iMmuMm AnoDe VourTage (Note [1]

    1

    Max iMmuMm AnoDe VourTage (Note 1) 1600 VoLts

  • Max iMmuMm AnoDe VourTage (Note [2]

    1600

    Max iMmuMm AnoDe VourTage (Note 1) 1600 VoLts

  • Max iMmum Heti1x CurreNt (Note [1]

    2 A

    Max iMmum Heti1x CurreNt (Note 2) 2 MA

  • Max iMmum Heti1x CurreNt (Note [2]

    2 A

    Max iMmum Heti1x CurreNt (Note 2) 2 MA

  • Max IMUM CoLLECTOR DisstPaTIoN (BeaMm Power)

    15 W

    Max IMUM CoLLECTOR DisstPaTIoN (BeaMm Power) 15 WATTS

  • SOLENOID CURRENT [1]

    6 A

    SOLENOID CURRENT .6 10 1.13 AMPS

  • SOLENOID CURRENT [2]

    10 A

    SOLENOID CURRENT .6 10 1.13 AMPS

  • SOLENOID CURRENT [3]

    1.13 A

    SOLENOID CURRENT .6 10 1.13 AMPS

  • SOLENOID VOLTAGE [1]

    150 V

    SOLENOID VOLTAGE 150 to 200 voC

  • SOLENOID VOLTAGE [2]

    200 V

    SOLENOID VOLTAGE 150 to 200 voC

  • ANODE VOLTAGE

    1400 V

    ANODE VOLTAGE 1400 VoLTs

  • ANODE CURRENT

    5 A

    ANODE CURRENT 5 MA

  • HeLtx CURRENT

    500 mA

    HeLtx CURRENT 0.5 MA

  • SoLENOID CURRENT

    900 mA

    SoLENOID CURRENT 0.9 Awmprs

  • SOLENOID VOLTAGE

    170 V

    SOLENOID VOLTAGE 170 VoiLTts

  • Power OuTtPUT

    50 W

    Power OuTtPUT 50 Mw NOMINAL

  • GAIN

    30

    GAIN 30 DB NOMINAL

  • BeaM

    1

    BeaM 1.0

  • NOoTE

    1 V

    NOoTE 1: ALL VOLTAGE SHOWN ARE WITH RESPECT TO CATHODE. ANODE, COLLECTOR

  • NOTE

    2 A

    NOTE 2: THE HELIX CURRENT SHOULD BE MINIMIZED AND MUST BE LESS THAN THE

  • MAX {MUM RATING. [T

    1 A

    MAX {MUM RATING. [T 1S DESIRABLE TO MONITOR THIS CURRENT DURING

  • OPERATION, THE PEAK HELIX CURRENT MAY EXCEED

    2 A

    OPERATION, THE PEAK HELIX CURRENT MAY EXCEED 2 MA, BUT CARE

  • CURRENT MUST NOT EXCEED

    2 A

    CURRENT MUST NOT EXCEED 2 MA.

  • NoTeE [1]

    3 V

    NoTeE 3: THE CONTROL ELECTRODE VOLTAGE 15 ADJUSTED FOR BEST TRANSMISSION

  • NoTeE [2]

    15 V

    NoTeE 3: THE CONTROL ELECTRODE VOLTAGE 15 ADJUSTED FOR BEST TRANSMISSION

  • FOR OW oPERATION (NORMALLY ABOUT

    -5

    FOR OW oPERATION (NORMALLY ABOUT -5 VOLTS). BEAM GATE OFF CAN

  • BE ACCOMPLISHED BY APPLYING VOLTAGE OofF ~ [1]

    400 V

    BE ACCOMPLISHED BY APPLYING VOLTAGE OofF ~400 to -500 voLTs. THE

  • BE ACCOMPLISHED BY APPLYING VOLTAGE OofF ~ [2]

    -500 V

    BE ACCOMPLISHED BY APPLYING VOLTAGE OofF ~400 to -500 voLTs. THE

  • RANGE OF APPROXIMATELY = [1]

    5

    RANGE OF APPROXIMATELY =5 70 =400 voLTs. For GATED BEAM (PULSE)

  • RANGE OF APPROXIMATELY = [2]

    70

    RANGE OF APPROXIMATELY =5 70 =400 voLTs. For GATED BEAM (PULSE)

  • RANGE OF APPROXIMATELY = [3]

    400

    RANGE OF APPROXIMATELY =5 70 =400 voLTs. For GATED BEAM (PULSE)

  • INPUT [ [1]

    3

    - INPUT [- 3/ 4 N

  • INPUT [ [2]

    4

    - INPUT [- 3/ 4 N