TOP1091

Traveling-wave microwave amplifier for broadband communications, radar, satellite, or other high-frequency RF amplification.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: 4.9 V / 230 mA

Description

The TOP1091 is a compact broadband traveling-wave amplifier covering 3 to 6 GHz with more than 40 dB saturation gain and at least 3 W saturated output power.

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: 4.9 V
Nominal heater current: 230 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

Max plate voltage: 200 V
Max cathode current: 30 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
3.0-6.0 GHz
Minimum Saturated Output Power
3 W
Saturation Gain Minimum
40 dB
Typical Output Power
4.2 W
Drive Power
0.1 mW
Helix Voltage Adjustment Range
±200 V
Helix Current Maximum
3 mA
Anode Voltage Adjustment Range
0 to +200 V
Anode Current Maximum
2 mA
Collector Voltage Adjustment Range
±200 V
Cathode Current Maximum
30 mA