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TV9140

Broadband pulsed traveling-wave amplifier covering approximately 2.8–3.15 GHz, delivering roughly 6–10 kW peak output with permanent-magnet focusing and grid-controlled beam switching.

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

The TV9140 is a broadband pulsed traveling-wave-tube amplifier delivering approximately 6 to 10 kW peak output from 2.8 to 3.15 GHz. It uses permanent-magnet focusing, grid-controlled beam switching, and forced-air cooling.

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 ratings and characteristics audited; detailed numeric data retained in parameter table.

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

Other

  • The TV

    9140

    The TV 9140 is a traveling wave pulse amplifier

  • which delivers [1]

    6

    which delivers 6 to 10 kilowatts peak output between 2. 8

  • which delivers [2]

    10

    which delivers 6 to 10 kilowatts peak output between 2. 8

  • which delivers [3]

    2

    which delivers 6 to 10 kilowatts peak output between 2. 8

  • which delivers [4]

    8

    which delivers 6 to 10 kilowatts peak output between 2. 8

  • its

    360 MHz

    its 360 MHz bandwidth without adjustment for change of

  • Heatercurrent . .. ........cvivemeennnnnn [1]

    1.75 A

    Heatercurrent . .. ........cvivemeennnnnn. 1.75 - 2.25 A

  • Heatercurrent . .. ........cvivemeennnnnn [2]

    2.25 A

    Heatercurrent . .. ........cvivemeennnnnn. 1.75 - 2.25 A

  • Beam voltage E [1]

    13 kV

    Beam voltage E 13 - 15 kV

  • Beam voltage E [2]

    15 kV

    Beam voltage E 13 - 15 kV

  • Output POWer . . ... ... 't aenan

    6 kW

    Output POWer . . ... ... 't aenan 6 - - kW

  • Capacitance grid to all other electrodes

    25 pF

    Capacitance grid to all other electrodes ........ - - 25 pF

  • Gridbiasvoltage ................ oo

    -100 V

    Gridbiasvoltage ................ oo -100

  • Heater warmuptime ............c [1]

    0

    Heater warmuptime ............c.000uus. 3

  • Heater warmuptime ............c [2]

    3

    Heater warmuptime ............c.000uus. 3

  • Heatervoltage . ........¢ [1]

    0 V

    Heatervoltage . ........¢.0oii nnnnnnn 7

  • Heatervoltage . ........¢ [2]

    7 V

    Heatervoltage . ........¢.0oii nnnnnnn 7

  • Operatingtemperature . ...........cuovveun

    -20

    Operatingtemperature . ...........cuovveun -20

  • Peak output power . ...........c

    0 W

    Peak output power . ...........c...0....

  • Peak beamcurrent . .............c0

    0 mA

    Peak beamcurrent . .............c00ue.un

  • Gridbiasvoltage

    0 V

    Gridbiasvoltage ..........000i viinnann,

  • These operating instructions provide basic information for installing and operating the TV

    9140

    These operating instructions provide basic information for installing and operating the TV 9140 pulsed

  • Specified heater voltage should be applied for at least

    3 V

    Specified heater voltage should be applied for at least 3 minutes before applying beam voltage. Heater

  • surge current should never exceed

    5 A

    surge current should never exceed 5 amperes.

  • applied. An overvoltage relay should be provided to limit the beam voltage to

    16 kV

    applied. An overvoltage relay should be provided to limit the beam voltage to 16 kV dc.

  • difference between grid and cathode to a maximum of

    500

    difference between grid and cathode to a maximum of 500 volts.

  • A peak current sensing device should be employed which will limit the peak beam current to

    4 A

    A peak current sensing device should be employed which will limit the peak beam current to 4 A

  • Published value [1]

    5

    5. 6 cm and should connect to the collector end of the tube.

  • Published value [2]

    6

    5. 6 cm and should connect to the collector end of the tube.

  • The R.F. input and output connectors mates with a [1]

    50

    The R.F. input and output connectors mates with a 50 - Ohms coaxial, type "'C"”, UG-573A/U plug or

  • The R.F. input and output connectors mates with a [2]

    573

    The R.F. input and output connectors mates with a 50 - Ohms coaxial, type "'C"”, UG-573A/U plug or

  • VSWR of load is no more than [1]

    2

    VSWR of load is no more than 2. 0 : 1 throughout the operating frequency range.

  • VSWR of load is no more than [2]

    0

    VSWR of load is no more than 2. 0 : 1 throughout the operating frequency range.

  • VSWR of load is no more than [3]

    1

    VSWR of load is no more than 2. 0 : 1 throughout the operating frequency range.

  • Published value

    5 V

    5- APPLICATIONS OF VOLTAGES

  • — Apply heater voltage and allow at least

    3 V

    — Apply heater voltage and allow at least 3 minutes for cathode warm-up.

  • Published value [1]

    159

    15,9-22.2’91 RF OUTPUT CONNECTOR

  • Published value [2]

    -22.2

    15,9-22.2’91 RF OUTPUT CONNECTOR

  • Published value [3]

    91

    15,9-22.2’91 RF OUTPUT CONNECTOR

  • RF INPUT CONNECTOR ___ _?E;I [1]

    190

    RF INPUT CONNECTOR ___ _?E;I 19,0-25,4 Z‘: DIA 4 HOLES

  • RF INPUT CONNECTOR ___ _?E;I [2]

    -254

    RF INPUT CONNECTOR ___ _?E;I 19,0-25,4 Z‘: DIA 4 HOLES

  • RF INPUT CONNECTOR ___ _?E;I [3]

    4

    RF INPUT CONNECTOR ___ _?E;I 19,0-25,4 Z‘: DIA 4 HOLES