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TV1547

Coaxial mechanically tuned 16–17 GHz pulsed magnetron designed specifically for high-frequency radar systems.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
12.6 V / 2.4 A

Description

The Thomson-CSF TV1547 is a coaxial mechanically tuned 16–17 ghz pulsed magnetron for radar systems.

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
12.6 V
Nominal heater current
2.4 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
17000 V
Max cathode current
15 A

Pulsed magnetron oscillator; magnetic-field/tuning/pulse values preserved 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

1972 Thomson CSF

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Magnetron

Characteristic

  • Frequency range

    16 to 17 GHz

  • Heater voltage

    12.6 V

  • Heater current

    2.4 A to 2.4 A

  • Tuning type

    Mechanical

Other

  • Peak RF output power minimum

    60 kW

  • Warm-up time minimum

    3 min

  • Peak anode voltage

    17 kV

  • Peak anode current

    15 A

  • Pulse duration

    0.5 us

  • Duty factor

    0.001

  • Frequency pulling maximum

    8 MHz

  • Pushing maximum

    300 kHz/A

  • Cooling air flow minimum

    0.425 m3/min

  • Tuner rotation rate maximum

    600 rpm