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Specialized - Traveling Wave ·TravelingWave

RW2

1.7–2.3 GHz traveling-wave power amplifier rated around 20 watts RF output with approximately 35 dB average gain.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 900 mA

Description

Power travelling-wave tube for broadband radio-relay service over 1.7–2.3 GHz, with approximately 20 W output.

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
900 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.

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

1963 Siemens

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

TravelingWave

Characteristics

  • Frequency range

    1.7–2.3 GHz

  • Average gain

    35 dB

Other

  • Power output

    20 W