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TH3063

Integral-magnet mechanically tunable S-band high-power pulsed magnetron for radar and related microwave transmitter applications.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
8.5 V / 9 A

Description

The Thomson-CSF TH3063 is a integral-magnet mechanically tunable s-band high-power 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
8.5 V
Nominal heater current
9 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
36000 V

Magnetron oscillator; specialized magnetic-field and pulse parameters are preserved in TUBE_SECTION_PARAMETER.

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

1972 Thomson CSF

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Characteristic

  • Frequency range

    3050 to 3200 MHz

  • Heater voltage

    8.5 V

  • Heater current

    9 A

  • Peak anode voltage minimum

    30000 V

  • Device type

    Pulsed magnetron

Other

  • Peak output power minimum

    1000 kW

  • Peak anode voltage maximum

    36000 V

  • Average anode current

    150 mA

  • Peak anode current maximum

    80 A

  • Heater starting current maximum

    40 A

  • Cathode warm-up time minimum

    6 min