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SAL39

Sperry klystron intended for microwave amplifier service, using velocity modulation to provide RF gain rather than reflex-oscillator operation.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
5 V / 1.3 A

Description

The SAL39 is a Sperry klystron intended for amplifier service at microwave frequencies.

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
1.3 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.

Special microwave/gas-discharge section; published electrical 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

1945 Sperry

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Klystron

Other

  • Beam voltage

    20 kV

    Pulse

  • Beam voltage

    20 kV

    Pulse

  • Beam current

    8.5 A

    Pulse

  • Beam current

    8.5 A

    Pulse

  • Average beam power

    2100 W

    Pulse

  • Average beam power

    2100 W

    Pulse

  • Average RF output power

    300 W

    Pulse

  • Average RF output power

    300 W

    Pulse

  • Pulse length

    10 us

    Pulse

  • Pulse length

    10 us

    Pulse

  • Duty cycle

    12 %

    Pulse

  • Duty cycle

    12 %

    Pulse