Skip to main content
Tube Tinker — Electron Tube Database
Alternatives & variationsDownload PDF datasheet

Specialized - Traveling Wave ·TravelingWave

TPO921

Broadband traveling-wave amplifier covering approximately 3.8–4.2 GHz, providing about 2 W RF output with permanent-magnet focusing.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
-

Description

Broadband traveling-wave tube amplifier covering 3.8–4.2 GHz with about 2 W output.

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
-
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

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

    3800 MHz

  • Frequency maximum

    4200 MHz

  • RF output

    2 W

Construction

  • Focusing method

    Permanent magnet