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Specialized - Klystron ·Klystron

V246AIK

Indirectly heated velocity-modulated microwave oscillator designed for coaxial or resonator service over its manufacturer-specified frequency range.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 300 mA

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
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
300 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

Klystron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Velocity-modulated coaxial-line oscillator.

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

1947 Standard Valves

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Klystron

Other

  • Maximum mean input power

    15 W

  • Maximum peak cathode current

    500 mA

  • CW output power

    0.5 W

    6.45 cm; not less than

  • Pulse output power

    20 W

    Less than 10% duty cycle

  • Magnetic field

    1200 oersted

    Approximate