LA162C

Packaged 11.5–18 GHz forward-wave amplifier with periodic permanent-magnet focusing, providing at least 20 dB gain and milliwatt-level saturated output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: 8.5 V / 400 mA

Description

The Mullard LA162C is a broadband forward-wave/traveling-wave microwave amplifier.

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: 8.5 V
Nominal heater current: 400 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

TravelingWave

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Forward-wave/traveling-wave interaction structure.

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

1963 Mullard

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

TravelingWave

Characteristics

Heater Voltage
8.5 V
Heater Current
400 mA
Frequency Minimum
11.5 GHz
Frequency Maximum
18 GHz
Minimum Gain
20 dB
LowPowerLevel
Maximum Noise Factor
28 dB
Saturation Power Output
1 mW

Other

Operating Frequency
15 GHz
Collector Voltage
1700 V
Helix Voltage
1600 V