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Specialized - Traveling Wave ·TravelingWave

TPO301

Low-noise X-band traveling-wave amplifier covering approximately 8.5–9.6 GHz, with at least 25 dB gain and an 8 dB maximum noise figure.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
7 V / 650 mA

Description

Low-noise X-band traveling-wave tube amplifier covering 8.5–9.6 GHz.

Socket description

Small-button Noval 9-contact

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
B9A
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
7 V
Nominal heater current
650 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.

Published source values promoted where applicable; additional electrical, storage, RF, pulse and cooling data retained as 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

1958 Compagnie General

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

TravelingWave

Characteristics

  • Frequency minimum

    8500 MHz

  • Frequency maximum

    9600 MHz

  • Noise figure maximum

    8 dB

  • Gain minimum

    25 dB

Application

  • Application

    Low-noise X-band amplifier