ZM3280

High-power X-band PPM-focused traveling-wave amplifier covering 8–12 GHz, providing at least 35 dB small-signal gain and 1 kW saturated RF output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: -

Description

High-power X-band PPM-focused traveling-wave tube. The supplied General Electric data specifies a 8–12 GHz operating range, minimum small-signal gain of 35 dB, and minimum saturated output of 1000 W.

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: -
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.

RF performance values are retained in TUBE_SECTION_PARAMETER from the supplied GE traveling-wave-tube family sheet.

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

Characteristic

OperatingFrequencyMinimum
8 GHz
OperatingFrequencyMaximum
12 GHz
MinimumSmallSignalGain
35 dB
MinimumSaturatedPowerOutput
1000 W