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Specialized - Klystron ·Klystron

ZM6601

Water-cooled X-band multiple-beam klystron for long-range radar and high-power communications, rated for approximately 50 kW continuous-wave output.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater
9 V / 40 A

Description

Water-cooled X-band multiple-beam klystron for long-range radar and high-power communications, rated 50 kW CW.

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
9 V
Nominal heater current
40 A
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

Klystron

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Published ratings and characteristics promoted from the supplied General Electric source where explicitly available.

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

Klystron

Characteristic

  • HeaterOrFilamentVoltage

    9 V

  • HeaterOrFilamentCurrent

    40 A

  • OperatingFrequencyMinimum

    8300 MHz

  • OperatingFrequencyMaximum

    8500 MHz

  • Power Output

    50 kW

    CW