X1059

Rugged metal-ceramic octave-band traveling-wave tube covering approximately 4–8 GHz, designed for severe environments and specialized microwave modulation service.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: 6.3 V / 900 mA

Description

The Eimac X1059 is a ruggedized metal-ceramic octave-band traveling-wave tube for 4–8 GHz service, capable of operation under severe environments and suitable for serrodyne applications.

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: 900 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

Max cathode current: 30 mA

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

1962 Eimac

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

TravelingWave

Characteristic

Filament Voltage Range
5.9 to 6.7 V
Frequency Range
4 to 8 GHz
Small Signal Gain Typical
38 dB
Saturated Power Output Minimum
2 W
Saturated Power Output Typical
3 W

Other

Maximum Helix Voltage
2600 V
Maximum Helix Current
7 mA