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LD597A

3.6–4.2 GHz traveling-wave power amplifier providing watt-level RF output with approximately 14 watts typical saturated output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
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Base
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Socket code
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Base pins
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Nominal heater
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Description

The LD597A is a continuous-wave traveling-wave amplifier covering approximately 3.6 to 4.2 GHz, using depressed-collector operation for improved efficiency.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
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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 numeric data 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

1971 NEC

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

TravelingWave

Other

  • frequency range [1]

    3.6

    frequency range 3.6 kMc to 4.2 kMc. The minimum gain is 33db at 6 watt

  • frequency range [2]

    4.2

    frequency range 3.6 kMc to 4.2 kMc. The minimum gain is 33db at 6 watt

  • frequency range [3]

    33

    frequency range 3.6 kMc to 4.2 kMc. The minimum gain is 33db at 6 watt

  • frequency range [4]

    6

    frequency range 3.6 kMc to 4.2 kMc. The minimum gain is 33db at 6 watt

  • output level with a typical saturation output of

    14

    output level with a typical saturation output of 14 watts.

  • permanent magnet focusing mount, type LD

    597

    permanent magnet focusing mount, type LD-597A Mount, incorporated with

  • temperature exceed

    55

    temperature exceed 55°C or the mount axis is horizontal.

  • Published value

    1

    1. PPM Focused and Field Replaceable,

  • Published value

    2

    2. Depressed Collector Operation for Improved Efficiency.

  • Collector Voltage (Bb) .ovunenn [1]

    1700 V

    Collector Voltage (Bb) .ovunenn. 1700 Vdc 2000 Vdc

  • Collector Voltage (Bb) .ovunenn [2]

    2000 V

    Collector Voltage (Bb) .ovunenn. 1700 Vdc 2000 Vdc

  • Collector Current (Iv) cevvnenn

    35 A

    Collector Current (Iv) cevvnenn. - 35 mAdc

  • Helix Voltage (Ew) [1]

    2600 V

    Helix Voltage (Ew) 2600 Vde 3000 Vdc

  • Helix Voltage (Ew) [2]

    3000 V

    Helix Voltage (Ew) 2600 Vde 3000 Vdc

  • Helix Current (Iw) nnnnnnnnnnnnn

    1.5 A

    Helix Current (Iw) nnnnnnnnnnnnn - 1.5 mAdc

  • Accelerating Anode Voltage (Ea)

    3500 V

    Accelerating Anode Voltage (Ea) --------------- - 3500 Vdc

  • Accelerating Anode Current (Ia) - C

    5 A

    Accelerating Anode Current (Ia) - C.5 mAde

  • Focusing Electrode Voltage (¥c) oooooooooooooo

    -55 V

    Focusing Electrode Voltage (¥c) oooooooooooooo -55 Vde ~-L5 Vdc

  • Collector Dissipation ooooooooooo

    63 W

    Collector Dissipation ooooooooooo - 63 W

  • Collector Seal lemperature

    180

    Collector Seal lemperature .................. - 180 °C

  • Mount Ambient Temperature Range oooooooooooooo [1]

    -10

    Mount Ambient Temperature Range oooooooooooooo -10 °C +55 9C

  • Mount Ambient Temperature Range oooooooooooooo [2]

    55

    Mount Ambient Temperature Range oooooooooooooo -10 °C +55 9C

  • Mount Ambient Temperature Range oooooooooooooo [3]

    9

    Mount Ambient Temperature Range oooooooooooooo -10 °C +55 9C

  • Cathode Heating Time

    90

    Cathode Heating Time ............ 90 sec. -

  • Cold input and output match over

    600

    Cold input and output match over 600 Mc band

  • Heater Current at

    63 A

    Heater Current at 6,3 Volts -------------

  • Frequency [1]

    3.7

    Frequency 3.7 kMc 4.0 kMc L.2 kMc

  • Frequency [2]

    4

    Frequency 3.7 kMc 4.0 kMc L.2 kMc

  • Frequency [3]

    2

    Frequency 3.7 kMc 4.0 kMc L.2 kMc

  • RF Output power [1]

    9.1 W

    RF Output power 9.1 W g8 W 7.4 W

  • RF Output power [2]

    7.4 W

    RF Output power 9.1 W g8 W 7.4 W

  • (

    3

    (3mW input level)

  • RF Saturated Output [1]

    15.6

    RF Saturated Output 15.6 W 1.6 W 1L.2 W

  • RF Saturated Output [2]

    1.6

    RF Saturated Output 15.6 W 1.6 W 1L.2 W

  • RF Saturated Output [3]

    1

    RF Saturated Output 15.6 W 1.6 W 1L.2 W

  • RF Saturated Output [4]

    2

    RF Saturated Output 15.6 W 1.6 W 1L.2 W

  • frequency range [1]

    3.6

    frequency range 3.6 to L.2 kMc.

  • frequency range [2]

    2

    frequency range 3.6 to L.2 kMc.

  • Published value

    3 V

    3. Application of Voltage

  • Published value

    3.1 V

    3.1 Apply the heater voltage and allow a minimum warm-up period of

  • Published value

    3.2 V

    3.2 Set the focusing electrode, collector and helix voltages according

  • LD

    597

    LD-597A tube envelope shipped. It is recommended that the collector

  • Published value

    3.3 V

    3.3 OSwitch on all voltages. Accelerating anode voltage should be about

  • Published value

    3.4 A

    3.4 Adjust tube position carefully to optimize current transmission

  • Published value

    3.5 V

    3.5 Apply the specified rf drive and adjust accelerating anode voltage

  • Published value

    3.6 V

    3.6 Adjust the helix voltage for maximum power output. The helix wvol-

  • Published value

    2000 V

    2000 volts, If the helix voltage is above or below this range,

  • The collector voltage should never be depressed below

    1700 V

    The collector voltage should never be depressed below 1700 volts

  • Published value

    3.7 A

    3.7 Readjust tube position for the best current transmission, and then