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U.H.F. POWER KLYSTRON

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U.H.F. POWER KLYSTRON is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Transmitting Tube). Recorded specifications: brand ITT, year 1972, construction Other / special, socket Special / none, maximum plate voltage 14000 V, and maximum plate dissipation 45000 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandITT
ClassTransmitting Tube
BaseSpecial / none
Filament5 V @ 38000 mA

Construction

Primary TypeOther / special
EnvelopeMetal-Ceramic
Sections4

Filament / Heater

Heater NotesMin cathode heating time 5.0 min. Max peak starting current 84000 mA.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage14000 V

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Television Vision Amplifier Service (12.5kW sync output)13000 V———3000 mA
Television Sound Amplifier Service (2.5kW output)13000 V———650 mA
Television Combined Vision and Sound (2.25kW vision, 0.45kW sound)12500 V——

Application Notes

Intended for use as final amplifiers in vision and sound sections of U.H.F. T.V. transmitters and transposers. The modulating anode enables operation at lower power levels in sound transmitters using the same beam voltage as vision amplifiers.

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    Plate Dissipation45000 W
    Cathode Current3500 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Magnetically focussed
    • Modulating anode for beam current control
    • Designed to fit existing sockets of ITT external-cavity klystrons
    • Quick-fit EIA 1.625 inch rigid coaxial output
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    2900 mA