OV12

Russian backward-wave microwave tube; Used as signal source in measuring equipment.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: 5 V / 2 A

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: 5 V
Nominal heater current: 2 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

TravelingWave

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Backward-wave microwave tube. Cathode Type: Impregnated, Indirect Heating; Output Type: Waveguide; Envelope: Metal-Ceramic, With Permanent Magnet; Mass: 5kg; Cooling Method: Forced Air; Frequency Range: 5.8cm; Frequency Range Minimum: 5.6cm; Frequency Range Maximum: 6cm; Output Power: 8mw; Filament Voltage, V: 5; Filament Current, A: 2; First Anode Voltage, V: 250; First Anode Voltage, V Minimum: 100; First Anode Voltage, V Maximum: 400; Slow-Wave Circuit Voltage, V: 975; Slow-Wave Circuit Voltage, V Minimum: 500; Slow-Wave Circuit Voltage, V Maximum: 1450

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

2026 Russian Backward Wave

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

TravelingWave

Other

OutputPower
8 mW
RF output power
Wavelength
5.8 cm
Nominal wavelength, not frequency
SlowWaveStructureVoltage
975 V
First anode or slow-wave circuit voltage as specified