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Specialized - Traveling Wave ·TravelingWave

ZM3349

Low-noise 9.75–15 GHz traveling-wave amplifier with 30 dB minimum gain, 11 dB maximum noise figure, 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.

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

    9.75 GHz

  • Frequency Maximum

    15 GHz

  • Noise Figure Maximum

    11 dB

  • Small Signal Gain Minimum

    30 dB

  • Focusing Method

    Single-Reversal Permanent Magnet

Other

  • Saturation Power Output Minimum

    5 mW