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X-396 vacuum tube outline illustration

Tube-number record

X-396

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X-396 is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Backward-Wave Converter Tube). Recorded specifications: brand ITT, year 1962, construction Other / special, base Aluminum capsule, socket Flexible / flying leads, and maximum plate voltage 250 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandITT
ClassBackward-Wave Converter Tube
BaseFlexible / flying leads
Filament6.3 V @ 1900 mA

Construction

Primary TypeOther / special
EnvelopeGlass tube mounted in an aluminum capsule
Base MaterialAluminum capsule
SectionsBackward-wave amplifier and oscillator in single vacuum envelope

Filament / Heater

Heater NotesMaximum heater voltage: 6.5 V DC

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
Converter————4.5 mA

Application Notes

Designed to convert SHF signals (3850-6000 MHz) to a 280 MHz intermediate frequency signal. Image rejection is dependent on the IF selected.

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    Plate Voltage250 V
    Cathode Current8 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Integrated backward-wave amplifier
    • Integrated backward-wave oscillator
    • Solenoid focusing required
    • Coaxial R-F input and I-F output