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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

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
10,000 MHz200 V———1.7 mA

Application Notes

Requires a solenoid to focus the electron beam. Designed for X-band backward wave amplification.

Filters

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Manufacturers

Brands

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    Plate Voltage250 V
    Grid 2 Voltage800 V
    Grid 1 Voltage10 V
    Cathode Current4 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Electronically tuned
    • Narrow band medium noise
    • Aluminum capsule mounting
    • Type INC female RF connectors