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Specialized - Klystron ·Klystron

K312

Three-centimeter reflex klystron oscillator designed for standard American microwave waveguide systems.

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

Description

3-cm reflex klystron oscillator for standard American waveguide systems.

Socket description

International Octal

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
IO
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

Klystron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances
Max plate voltage
350 V
Max cathode current
35 mA

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

1955 Marconi

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Klystron

Characteristic

  • Heater Voltage

    6.3 V

  • Heater Current

    600 mA

  • Beam/Resonator Voltage

    350 V

  • Beam Current

    35 mA

  • Reflector Voltage Range

    -110 to -180 V

  • Minimum Output Power

    25 mW

  • Mechanical Tuning Range

    9430-9650 MHz

  • Electronic Tuning Range

    30 MHz

Other

  • Maximum Reflector-Cathode Circuit Impedance

    0.5 MOhm