OVS5

Russian backward-wave microwave tube; Used as heterodyne in special equipment.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: 6.3 V / 600 mA

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: 600 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.

Backward-wave microwave tube. Cathode Type: Impregnated, Indirect Heating; Output Type: Waveguide; Envelope: Metal-Ceramic; Mass: 325g; Cooling Method: Natural; Frequency Range: 3.2cm; Frequency Range Minimum: 3.1cm; Frequency Range Maximum: 3.3cm; Power Irregularity In Frequency Band, Db: 3.5; Output Power: 30mW; Tuning Transconductance: 2.5-8.0MHz/V; Filament Voltage, V: 6.3; Filament Current, A: 0.6; Collector Voltage, V: 165; External Loading Agreement Coefficient: 1.5

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
30 mW
RF output power
Wavelength
3.2 cm
Nominal wavelength
CollectorVoltage
165 V
Collector voltage