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CV991 magnetron

Size This magnetron measures approx. 210x75x55mm overall.

See also CV992, CV993 and CV994.

This is described as a "Magnetron with pre-plumbed waveguide output". Prototypes were E1494 and then E1542.

Heater voltage 3V (AC or DC)
Heater current 2.5A
Approx nominal wavelength 3.14cm
Max frequency pulling 15MHz
Max anode dissipation 150W
Typical operating conditions
Peak anode voltage 15.5kV
Peak anode current 10A
Peak output power 27kW
Recurrence frequency 1500pps
Pulse length 0.5µS
Field strength 3250 Oe
CV991

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Quarter view