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BACKWARD-WAVE CONVERTER TUBE

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BACKWARD-WAVE CONVERTER TUBE is a tube type in the TubeDatabase archive (class: Microwave Tube). Recorded specifications: brand ITT, year 1962, construction Other / special, socket Flexible / flying leads, and maximum plate voltage 250 V. The archive does not yet hold a photographed example of this type.

BrandITT
ClassMicrowave Tube
BaseFlexible / flying leads
Filament7 V @ 3900 mA

Construction

Primary TypeOther / special
EnvelopeGlass
SectionsBackward-wave amplifier and backward-wave oscillator

Filament / Heater

Heater NotesMaximum heater voltage is 7.5V

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Plate Voltage250 V

Typical Operation

ModePlate VGm (µmhos)Rp (Ω)µPlate mA
UHF Converter200 V———3.6 mA

Application Notes

Designed to convert UHF signals in the band from 853-1543 megacycles to a 50 megacycle intermediate frequency. Consists of a backward-wave amplifier and oscillator in the same vacuum envelope.

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Brands

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    Grid 2 Voltage900 V
    Grid 1 Voltage-1450 V
    Cathode Current8 mA

    Audio Performance

    Key Features
    • Single tube UHF converter
    • Common electron beam interaction
    • Solenoid focusing
    • Integral TNC and TSM connectors