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Specialized - Magnetron ·Magnetron

LM4

Mechanically tunable radar pulse magnetron with separate magnet, operating around 1.30–1.35 GHz and producing approximately 600 kW peak output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B4
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
20 V / 4.5 A

Description

Mechanically tunable pulse magnetron with a separate magnet, primarily for radar equipment, with operation around 1300-1350 MHz.

Socket description

European 4-pin base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B4
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
20 V
Nominal heater current
4.5 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

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Representative electrical section; repeated identical sections are compressed where applicable.

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

196X Lamina

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Other

  • Frequency

    1300-1350 MHz

  • Pulse output power

    600 kW

  • Pulse anode voltage

    23 kV

  • Pulse anode current

    50 A