ZM3331

Low-noise 12–16 GHz traveling-wave amplifier for radar, ECM, instrumentation, and communications, with 30 dB minimum gain and permanent-magnet focusing.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: KPT10
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: -

Description

Low-noise Ku-band traveling-wave amplifier with single-reversal permanent-magnet focusing for radar, ECM, instrumentation, and communications.

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: -
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
12 GHz
Frequency Maximum
16 GHz
Noise Figure Maximum
10 dB
Small Signal Gain Minimum
30 dB
Focusing Method
Single-Reversal Permanent Magnet

Other

Saturation Power Output Minimum
5 mW