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Specialized - Traveling Wave ·TravelingWave

ZM3326

Low-noise 7–12 GHz traveling-wave amplifier with periodic-permanent-magnet focusing, at least 37 dB gain, and approximately 30 mW saturated output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
WINCHESTERM12
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
-

Description

Low-noise X-band periodic-permanent-magnet traveling-wave amplifier covering approximately 7 to 12 GHz.

Socket description

Winchester M12 12-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
WINCHESTERM12
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.

Traveling-wave interaction structure represented as Other; published microwave performance is stored as section 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

Characteristic

  • Frequency Minimum

    7 GHz

  • Frequency Maximum

    12 GHz

  • Noise Figure Maximum

    15 dB

  • Small Signal Gain Minimum

    37 dB

  • Focusing Method

    Periodic Permanent Magnet

Other

  • Saturation Power Output Minimum

    30 mW