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CMP.1115 CARPITRON
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BrandThomson-CSF
ClassCrossed Field Tube
BaseWaveguide
Filament6.3 V @ 2500 mA
Construction
Primary TypeOther / special
EnvelopeMetal with built-in magnet
Base MaterialMetal
SectionsLocked backward wave oscillator
Filament / Heater
MaterialImpregnated
Heater NotesIndirectly heated
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Plate Voltage3800 V
Grid 2 Voltage1800 V
Grid 1 Voltage-100 V
Cathode Current600 mA
Audio Performance
Key Features
- Low size
- Low weight
- High efficiency
- High CW power level
- Built-in magnet
- Liquid cooled
- Electronically tunable
Typical Operation
| Mode | Plate V | Gm (µmhos) | Rp (Ω) | µ | Plate mA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CW CW output power | 3300 V | — | — | — | 475 mA |
Application Notes
Meets COMSAT requirements for Intelsat III and Intelsat IV satellites for telephony and television transmission. Tube is a locked backward wave oscillator.
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