E2V Technologies

MG5232F
X-Band Magnetron

The data should be read in conjunction with the Magnetron Mechanical

Preamble. Overall dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . see outline
Net weight . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 kg approx
ABRIDGED DATA Mounting position . . . . . . . . . . . . . any
Compact, rugged, lightweight, fixed frequency pulse A minimum clearance of 25 mm must be maintained between
magnetron similar to MG5232 but with facilities for using all six the magnetron and any magnetic materials.
mounting holes.
Operating frequency . . . . . 9410 + 30 MHz Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . natural
Typical peak output power . . . . . . . 6.0 kW
Magnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . integral MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM RATINGS
Output . . . . . . . . . . . . no. 16 waveguide
(22.86 x 10.16 mm internal)
(Absolute values)
Coupler . . . . . . . . . . . . . IEC UBR100 These ratings cannot necessarily be used simultaneously, and
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . natural no individual rating should be exceeded.
Min Max
GENERAL Heater voltage (see note 1) . . . . . 5.7 6.9 V
Anode voltage (peak) . . . . . . . 4.2 5.0 kV
Electrical Anode current (peak) . . . . . . . 2.0 6.0 A
Cathode . . . . . . . . . . . . indirectly heated Input power (mean) (see note 3) . . . – 50 W
Heater voltage (see note 1) . . . . . . . 6.3 V Duty cycle . . . . . . . . . . – 0.0025
Heater current at 6.3 V . . . . . . . . 0.5 A Pulse duration . . . . . . . . . – 2.5 ms
Cathode pre-heating time (minimum) Rate of rise of voltage pulse
(see note 2) . . . . . . . . . . 60 s (see notes 4 and 5) . . . . . . . – 100 kV/ms
Input capacitance . . . . . . . . . . 8.0 pF max VSWR at the output coupler . . . . – 1.5:1

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TYPICAL OPERATION
Operating Conditions
Condition Condition Condition
1 2 3
Heater voltage (for operation) . . . . . . . . . 6.3 6.3 6.3 V
Anode current (peak) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 3.5 3.5 A
Pulse duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 0.08 0.6 ms
Pulse repetition rate . . . . . . . . . . . 800 3200 1600 pps
Rate of rise of voltage pulse . . . . . . . . 60 60 60 kV/ms

Typical Performance
Anode voltage (peak) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 4.5 4.5 kV
Output power (peak) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.0 6.0 6.0 kW
Output power (mean) . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8 1.5 5.8 W

The magnetron heater must be protected against arcing by

TEST CONDITIONS AND LIMITS the use of a minimum capacitance of 4000 pF shunted
The magnetron is tested to comply with the following electrical across the heater directly at the input terminals; in some
specification. cases a capacitance as high as 2 mF may be necessary
Test Conditions depending on the equipment design. For further details see
the Magnetron Preamble.
Heater voltage (for test) . . . . . . . . 6.3 V
Anode current (mean) . . . . . . . . 4.5 mA 2. For ambient temperatures above 0 8C. For ambient
Duty cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.001 temperatures between 0 and 755 8C, cathode pre-heating
Pulse duration (see note 6) . . . . . . . 1.0 ms time is 75 seconds minimum.
VSWR at the output coupler . . . . . . 1.15:1 max 3. The various parameters are related by the following
Rate of rise of voltage pulse (see note 4): formula:
using hard tube pulser . . . . . . 100 kV/ms min Pi = iapk x vapk x Du
alternatively using line type pulser . . . 60 kV/ms min where Pi = mean input power in watts
iapk = peak anode current in amperes
Limits
vapk = peak anode voltage in volts
Min Max
and Du = duty cycle.
Anode voltage (peak) . . . . . . . 4.4 4.8 kV
4. Defined as the steepest tangent to the leading edge of the
Output power (mean) (see note 12) . . 5.0 6.0 W
voltage pulse above 80% amplitude. Any capacitance in
Frequency (see note 7) . . . . . 9380 9440 MHz
the viewing system must not exceed 6.0 pF.
RF bandwidth at 1/4 power . . . . . – 2.5 MHz
Frequency change . . . . . . . . . . . see note 8 5. The maximum rate of rise of voltage for stable operation
Stability (see note 9) . . . . . . . – 0.05 % depends upon detailed characteristics of the applied pulse
Heater current . . . . . . . . . . . . see note 10 and the pulser design. The specified maximum rating
Temperature coefficient of frequency . . . . see note 11 applies to typical hard tube pulsers. For minimum starting
jitter and optimum operation, the recommended rate of rise
of voltage for most line type pulsers is from 45 to 60 kV/ms.
LIFE TEST 6. Tolerance + 10%.
The quality of all production is monitored by the random 7. Other frequency ranges can be supplied on request.
selection of tubes which are then life-tested under Test
8. When the peak anode current is switched instantaneously
Conditions Oscillation 1. If the tube is to be operated under
from 2.5 to 4.5 A, the frequency change will be less than
conditions other than those specified herein, E2V Technologies
4.0 MHz.
should be consulted to verify that the life of the magnetron will
not be impaired. 9. With the magnetron operating into a VSWR of 1.15:1 over
a peak anode current range of 2.5 to 6.0 A. Pulses are
defined as missing when the RF energy level is less than
End of Life Criteria
70% of the normal energy level in a 0.5% frequency range.
(under Test Conditions Oscillation 1) Missing pulses are expressed as a percentage of the
Anode voltage (peak) . . . . . 4.2 to 4.9 kV number of input pulses applied during a two minute
Output power (mean) . . . . . . . 4.6 W min period of observation.
RF bandwidth at 1/4 power . . . . . . 3.5 MHz max 10. Measured with heater voltage of 6.3 V and no anode input
power, the heater current limits are 0.5 A minimum, 0.6 A
NOTES maximum.
1. No reduction of heater voltage is required at any value of 11. Design test only. The maximum frequency change with
mean input power. anode temperature change (after warming) is
For optimum performance a heater voltage of 6.3 V should 70.25 MHz/8C.
be maintained. Satisfactory performance will be obtained 12. Measurements taken as read using suitably calibrated
for any value within the specified limits. equipment.

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PERFORMANCE CHART

5714B

5
MAXIMU
M TYPICAL

4 MINIMUM

3
PEAK CURRENT
PEAK ANODE VOLTAGE (kV)

RATING LIMITS

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
PEAK ANODE CURRENT (A)

HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

E2V Technologies magnetrons are safe to handle and operate,
provided that the relevant precautions stated herein are
observed. E2V Technologies does not accept responsibility for
damage or injury resulting from the use of electronic devices it
produces. Equipment manufacturers and users must ensure
that adequate precautions are taken. Appropriate warning
labels and notices must be provided on equipments
incorporating E2V Technologies devices and in operating
manuals.

High Voltage
Equipment must be designed so that personnel cannot come
into contact with high voltage circuits. All high voltage circuits
and terminals must be enclosed and fail-safe interlock switches
must be fitted to disconnect the primary power supply and
discharge all high voltage capacitors and other stored charges
before allowing access. Interlock switches must not be
bypassed to allow operation with access doors open.

RF Radiation
Personnel must not be exposed to excessive RF radiation. All
RF connectors must be correctly fitted before operation so that
no leakage of RF energy can occur and the RF output must be
coupled efficiently to the load. It is particularly dangerous to
look into open waveguide or coaxial feeders while the device is
energised. Screening of the cathode sidearm of high power
magnetrons may be necessary.

X-Ray Radiation
High voltage magnetrons emit a significant intensity of
X-rays not only from the cathode sidearm but also from the
output waveguide. These rays can constitute a health hazard
unless adequate shielding for X-ray radiation is provided. This is
a characteristic of all magnetrons and the X-rays emitted
correspond to a voltage much higher than that of the anode.

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OUTLINE
(All dimensions without limits are nominal)
G
7420

H J

F 2 HOLES 1L K
2 1W SLOTTED HEAD
STAINLESS STEEL
CAPTIVE SCREWS
THREADED M4

M
A
D

2 HOLES 1N
FITTED WITH M4
CAPTIVE SCREWS
(SEE NOTE 1)
E
2 HOLES 1N
P T (SEE NOTE 1)
U C V Q
SEE NOTE 2

R R

Ref Millimetres
Lead Connections

A 113.0 max Colour Element

B 41.4 + 0.1
Green Heater
C 35.0 max
Yellow Heater, cathode
D 87.0 max
E 10.0 min
F 3.33 max
G 240.0 min Outline Notes
H 52.5 max 1. Positional tolerance 0.4 mm dia.
J 30.0 max
2. The mating surfaces of the magnetron baseplate will be flat
K 21.5 max
to within 0.20 mm
4.52 max
L
4.36 min
M 87.95
4.38 max
N
4.24 min
P 20.2 max
Q 5.15 + 0.10
R 15.5
T 16.26
U 3.0 + 0.5
V 3.0 min
W 5.0

Whilst E2V Technologies has taken care to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein it accepts no responsibility for the consequences of any use
thereof and also reserves the right to change the specification of goods without notice. E2V Technologies accepts no liability beyond that set out in its standard
conditions of sale in respect of infringement of third party patents arising from the use of tubes or other devices in accordance with information contained herein.

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