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BACKWARD WAVE AMPLIFIER TUBE
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BACKWARD WAVE AMPLIFIER TUBE is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Microwave Tube). Recorded specifications: brand ITT Components Division, year 1962, construction Other / special, base Aluminum, socket Flexible / flying leads, and maximum plate voltage 250 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.
BrandITT Components Division
ClassMicrowave Tube
BaseFlexible / flying leads
Filament6.3 V @ 1.9 mA
Construction
Primary TypeOther / special
EnvelopeGlass tube in aluminum capsule
Base MaterialAluminum
SectionsSingle
Filament / Heater
Heater NotesMaximum heater voltage 6.5V DC
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Typical Operation
| Mode | Plate V | Gm (µmhos) | Rp (Ω) | µ | Plate mA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 MHz | 200 V | — | — | — | 1.7 mA |
Application Notes
Requires a solenoid to focus the electron beam. Designed for X-band backward wave amplification.
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