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ZM3159

Microwave traveling-wave amplifier covering 3.4–3.6 GHz, with at least 30 dB gain, 1 mW saturated output, and 6 dB noise figure.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
WINCHESTERM10
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
6.3 V / 400 mA

Description

The ZM3159 is a traveling-wave tube covering 3.4 to 3.6 GHz, with published gain of at least 30 dB and RF output of 1 mW.

Socket description

Winchester M10 10-contact DC socket family

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
WINCHESTERM10
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
6.3 V
Nominal heater current
400 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

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Traveling-wave interaction structure; conventional plate/grid promoted fields are not applicable.

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

1950 General Electric Transmitting Types

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

TravelingWave

Characteristics

  • Frequency Range Minimum

    3.4 GHz

  • Frequency Range Maximum

    3.6 GHz

  • Gain

    30 dB

    Minimum published gain

  • Saturation Power Output

    1 mW

    Published RF output

  • Noise Figure

    6 dB

    Maximum published noise figure