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Specialized - Klystron ·Klystron

RK6310

Mechanically tuned single-cavity reflex klystron oscillator covering approximately 8.5–10 GHz, ruggedized for radar shock and vibration service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
PEEWEE3
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 1.2 A

Description

Mechanically tuned single-cavity reflex velocity-variation microwave oscillator for CW operation from 8.5 to 10 GHz, with waveguide output and rugged construction for radar shock and vibration service.

Socket description

Peewee 3-pin

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
PEEWEE3
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
1.2 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

Klystron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Published ratings and characteristics promoted where directly applicable; additional operating data retained as section parameters.

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

Klystron

Characteristics

  • Heater or filament voltage

    6.3 V

    Published nominal value

  • Heater or filament current

    1.2 A

    Published nominal value

  • Frequency range

    8500 to 10000 MHz

    Published CW operating range

  • Electronic tuning range

    48 MHz

    Published typical operation

  • Modulation sensitivity

    1.5 MHz/V

    Published typical operation

  • Temperature coefficient

    60 kHz/°C

    Published typical operation

Other

  • Maximum resonator voltage

    350 V

    Published maximum

  • Maximum resonator current

    42 mA

    Published maximum

  • Reflector voltage range

    -1000 to 0 V

    Published maximum range

  • Maximum ambient temperature

    150 °C

    Published maximum

  • Operating frequency

    9300 MHz

    Published typical operation

  • Resonator voltage

    300 V

    Published typical operation

  • Resonator current

    28 mA

    Published typical operation

  • Reflector voltage

    -160 V

    Published typical operation

  • RF power output

    50 mW

    Published typical operation