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X1081

Rugged ceramic-metal packaged voltage-tunable magnetron covering approximately 900–1200 MHz and delivering at least 10 W continuous RF output.

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

Description

The Eimac X-1081 is a ruggedized ceramic-metal packaged voltage-tunable magnetron delivering at least 10 W over 900–1200 MHz.

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
1 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
2400 V
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

Magnetron

Characteristic

  • Frequency Range

    900 to 1200 MHz

  • Warm-up Time

    30 s

Other

  • Maximum Injection Anode Voltage

    800 V

  • Maximum Injection Anode Current

    1 mA

  • Typical Output Power

    10-12 W