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HMI952

Fixed-frequency high-power X-band pulse magnetron for radar-generator service around 9.345–9.405 GHz.

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

Description

Fixed-frequency high-power 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
1 A
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
13 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

  • PeakAnodeCurrentMinimum

    9 A

  • PeakAnodeCurrentMaximum

    13 A

  • MaximumPulseDuration

    2 us

Characteristic

  • FrequencyRange

    9.345 to 9.405 GHz

    Published operating range

  • RFOutputPower

    45000 W

    Pulse