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HMI942

X-band pulse magnetron for radar-generator service around 9.345–9.405 GHz, providing short-duration high-peak-power microwave output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 600 mA

Description

Pulse magnetron for radar-generator service in the 9345 to 9405 MHz band.

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
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
600 mA
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

Magnetron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max cathode current
5.5 A

Magnetron interaction-space system; RF frequency, output power and pulse/CW limits captured as parameters.

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

1953 RFT Rundfunk Technik

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Other

  • HeaterVoltageNominal

    6.3 V

    Nominal

  • HeaterCurrentNominal

    600 mA

    Nominal

  • PeakAnodeCurrentMinimum

    3.5 A

  • PeakAnodeCurrentMaximum

    5.5 A

  • PulseInputPowerMaximum

    33000 W

  • MaximumPulseDuration

    2.5 us

Characteristic

  • FrequencyRange

    9.345 to 9.405 GHz

    Published operating range

  • RFOutputPower

    7000 W

    Pulse