ZM3212

Ruggedized low-noise broadband traveling-wave amplifier with single-reversal permanent-magnet focusing, at least 25 dB gain and a 9 dB maximum noise figure.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: KPT10
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: 2 V / -

Description

ZM3212 ruggedized low-noise broadband traveling-wave tube with permanent-magnet focusing.

Socket description

Cannon KPT 10-contact circular connector/socket family

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base: -
Socket code: KPT10
Base pins: -
Nominal heater voltage: 2 V
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.

Traveling-wave microwave amplifier section; helix, collector, gain, noise, and RF data retained as parameters.

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

Construction

Device class
Traveling-wave tube
Focusing method
Single-reversal permanent magnet

Application

Primary application
Low-noise microwave amplification

Characteristics

Noise figure maximum
9 dB
Small-signal gain minimum
25 dB

Other

Heater current
500 mA
Helix voltage
640 V