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LD-550B vacuum tube outline illustration

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LD-550B

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LD-550B is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Traveling Wave Tube). Recorded specifications: brand NEC, construction Other / special, base Metal, socket Waveguide, maximum plate voltage 3000 V, and maximum plate dissipation 56 W. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandNEC
ClassTraveling Wave Tube
BaseWaveguide
Filament6.3 V @ 600 mA

Construction

Primary TypeOther / special
EnvelopeMetal with Radiator
Base MaterialMetal
SectionsSingle

Filament / Heater

MaterialOxide Coated
Warm-up Time90s

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
7.2 GHz Typical1600 V———33 mA
7.8 GHz Typical1600 V———33 mA
8.5 GHz Typical1600 V———33 mA

Application Notes

Recommended to be operated in periodic permanent magnet focusing mount. Horizontal mounting preferred. Forced air cooling required if ambient exceeds 55°C.

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    Absolute Maximum Ratings

    Plate Voltage3000 V
    Plate Dissipation56 W
    Grid 2 Voltage3400 V
    Grid 1 Voltage-60 V
    Cathode Current3 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • PPM Focused
    • Field Replaceable
    • Depressed Collector Operation
    • Conduction and Natural Convection Cooling