Tube-number record
5939
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5939 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Gas Switching Window Tube). Recorded specifications: brand Westinghouse, year 1952, construction Other / special, base Metal, socket Waveguide, and maximum plate dissipation 500 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.
BrandWestinghouse
ClassGas Switching Window Tube
BaseWaveguide
Construction
Primary TypeOther / special
EnvelopeMetal plate and gas-filled glass bulb
Base MaterialMetal
Sections1
Filament / Heater
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Plate Dissipation500 W
Typical Operation
| Mode | Plate V | Gm (µmhos) | Rp (Ω) | µ | Plate mA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Window | — | — | — | — | — |
Application Notes
The 5939 tube is a fixed tuned gas switching window for use in pulsed systems operating at frequencies in the 1300 megacycle region. A pair of these tubes constitutes a broad-band pre-TR device.
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