TH3543

Long-life low-noise C-band traveling-wave amplifier for advanced line-of-sight microwave links, combining low-noise operation with watt-level RF output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: 5.5 V / -

Description

Long-life low-noise C-band TWT for advanced line-of-sight microwave links.

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: 5.5 V
Nominal heater current: -
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

Max plate voltage: 2800 V
Max cathode current: 40 mA

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

TravelingWave

Characteristic

Frequency Range
5.925-6.425 GHz
Heater Voltage
5.5 V
Heater Current
0.5-0.7 A
RF Output Power
11.2 W
Gain
40.5 dBm output dB
Helix Voltage
2.5 kV
Collector Voltage
1.2 kV

Other

Maximum Helix/Beam/Anode Voltage
2800 V
Cathode/Beam Current
40 mA
Warm-up Time
3 min
Collector Dissipation Maximum
80 W