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Specialized - Magnetron ·Magnetron

QK338

Fixed-frequency high-power pulsed magnetron designed for radar and related short-pulse microwave service in its specified operating band.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
8.3 V / 85 A

Description

Printed co-designation for the RK6410 fixed-frequency 5 MW pulsed magnetron.

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
8.3 V
Nominal heater current
85 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
Max plate voltage
76000 V
Max cathode current
135 A

Published ratings and characteristics promoted where clearly stated; identical repeated sections 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

1938 Raytheon

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Characteristics

  • Heater or filament voltage

    8.3 V

    Published nominal or representative value

  • Heater or filament current

    85 A

    Published nominal or representative value

  • Frequency range

    2750 to 2860 MHz

    Published operating or tuning range

Other

  • RF power output

    5000000 W

    Published nominal or minimum output

  • Maximum pulse duration

    2.2 us

    Published pulse limit

  • Maximum duty cycle

    0.001 fraction

    Published duty-cycle limit