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LD637

1.7–2.3 GHz traveling-wave power amplifier providing about 30 dB small-signal gain and approximately 20 watts saturated RF output.

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

Description

The LD637 is a coaxial continuous-wave traveling-wave amplifier covering approximately 1.7 to 2.3 GHz, using permanent-magnet focusing and depressed-collector operation.

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
-
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

  • operation over the frequency range of [1]

    1.7

    operation over the frequency range of 1.7 to 2.3 kMc. This tube

  • operation over the frequency range of [2]

    2.3

    operation over the frequency range of 1.7 to 2.3 kMc. This tube

  • type has an average small signal gain of

    30

    type has an average small signal gain of 30 db and a saturated

  • output power of about

    20 W

    output power of about 20 gatts. The construction of the tube is of

  • Accelerating Voltage

    2700 V

    Accelerating Voltage ... 2700V Dimensions ..... See Outline

  • Current P9 [1]

    9 A

    Current P99 @ 008 S0 e Ve lmA weight L LB B B B AR BN 11 lbs

  • Current P9 [2]

    8 A

    Current P99 @ 008 S0 e Ve lmA weight L LB B B B AR BN 11 lbs

  • Current P9 [3]

    11 A

    Current P99 @ 008 S0 e Ve lmA weight L LB B B B AR BN 11 lbs

  • Helix Voltage eesveeaess

    3000 V

    Helix Voltage eesveeaess 3000 V Mounting

  • Collector Voltage, min. ....s

    1900 V

    Collector Voltage, min. ....s 1900V Cathode ,.... Oxide cosated,

  • COllector gurrent ceeseccaccs

    60

    COllector gurrent ceeseccaccs 60 mA Connections

  • Collector Dissipation ..ecce

    120 W

    Collector Dissipation ..ecce. 120 w RF Input and Output ...

  • Focusing Electrode Voltage .. ~

    70 V

    Focusing Electrode Voltage .. ~70 V

  • Ambient Temperature scesssses

    55

    Ambient Temperature scesssses 55°C Cooling

  • Ambient Temperature, min, [1]

    -559

    Ambient Temperature, min, ... -559C Forced air (18 CFM)

  • Ambient Temperature, min, [2]

    18

    Ambient Temperature, min, ... -559C Forced air (18 CFM)

  • Collector Seal Temperature

    180

    Collector Seal Temperature .. 180°C

  • Heater Voltage = [1]

    6.3 V

    Heater Voltage = 6.3V; Heater Current at 6.3V = 1,04

  • Heater Voltage = [2]

    6.3 V

    Heater Voltage = 6.3V; Heater Current at 6.3V = 1,04

  • Heater Voltage = [3]

    104 V

    Heater Voltage = 6.3V; Heater Current at 6.3V = 1,04

  • Frequency

    1.7

    Frequency 1.7

  • Accelerating Anode Voltage [1]

    2500 V

    Accelerating Anode Voltage 2500 2500 2500

  • Accelerating Anode Voltage [2]

    2500 V

    Accelerating Anode Voltage 2500 2500 2500

  • Accelerating Anode Voltage [3]

    2500 V

    Accelerating Anode Voltage 2500 2500 2500

  • Helix Voltage [1]

    2700 V

    Helix Voltage 2700 2550 2400 v

  • Helix Voltage [2]

    2550 V

    Helix Voltage 2700 2550 2400 v

  • Helix Voltage [3]

    2400 V

    Helix Voltage 2700 2550 2400 v

  • Helix Current [1]

    500 mA

    Helix Current 0.5 0.5 0.5 mA

  • Helix Current [2]

    500 mA

    Helix Current 0.5 0.5 0.5 mA

  • Helix Current [3]

    500 mA

    Helix Current 0.5 0.5 0.5 mA

  • Collector Voltege [1]

    2000

    Collector Voltege 2000 2000 2000 v

  • Collector Voltege [2]

    2000

    Collector Voltege 2000 2000 2000 v

  • Collector Voltege [3]

    2000

    Collector Voltege 2000 2000 2000 v

  • Collector Current [1]

    55 A

    Collector Current 55 55 55 mA

  • Collector Current [2]

    55 A

    Collector Current 55 55 55 mA

  • Collector Current [3]

    55 A

    Collector Current 55 55 55 mA

  • RF Output ( [1]

    10

    RF Output (10mW input level) 9.5 10 7.5 W

  • RF Output ( [2]

    9.5

    RF Output (10mW input level) 9.5 10 7.5 W

  • RF Output ( [3]

    10

    RF Output (10mW input level) 9.5 10 7.5 W

  • RF Output ( [4]

    7.5

    RF Output (10mW input level) 9.5 10 7.5 W

  • RF Saturated Output [1]

    19.5

    RF Saturated Output 19.5 20 17.5 W

  • RF Saturated Output [2]

    20

    RF Saturated Output 19.5 20 17.5 W

  • RF Saturated Output [3]

    17.5

    RF Saturated Output 19.5 20 17.5 W

  • Small Signal Gain [1]

    31

    Small Signal Gain 31 32 31 db

  • Small Signal Gain [2]

    32

    Small Signal Gain 31 32 31 db

  • Small Signal Gain [3]

    31

    Small Signal Gain 31 32 31 db