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ZM3370

Low-noise 2.2–2.3 GHz traveling-wave amplifier providing at least 30 dB small-signal gain and a 5.5 dB maximum noise figure.

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

The ZM3370 is a traveling-wave tube covering 2.2 to 2.3 GHz, with at least 30 dB small-signal gain and 5 mW minimum saturated output, maximum noise figure 5.5 dB.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
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Socket code
-
Base pins
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Nominal heater voltage
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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; conventional receiving-tube promoted plate/grid fields are not applicable.

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

Characteristics

  • Frequency Range Minimum

    2.2 GHz

    Published RF range

  • Frequency Range Maximum

    2.3 GHz

    Published RF range

  • Small Signal Gain

    30 dB

    Minimum published gain

  • Saturation Power Output

    5 mW

    Minimum published saturated output

  • Noise Figure

    5.5 dB

    Maximum published noise figure