VMC3015
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C-Band 500 kW Coaxial Magnetron
Communications & Power Industries
Coaxial Magnetron
The VMC3015 is a coaxial magnetron deliver-
ing high peak and average RF power for use in
various radar transmitters.
The VMC3015 will mount directly into new and
existing sockets and can be operated under
various pulse and input conditions to accom-
modate wide ranging operating requirements.
In addition to high power, the VMC3015 pro-
vides excellent frequency stability, low jitter
and long life.
FEATURES:
• Frequency 5.410 – 5.825 GHz
• Peak Power Output 500 kW
• Duty Cycle 0.001
• Air cooled
• Mechanically tunable
BENEFITS:
• >40,000 hours life
• Exceptional frequency stability
APPLICATIONS:
• Weather radars
Mechanical and Environmental
Specifications
Cooling Forced air
Maximum body
temperature
120˚ C
Mounting position Any
Support Mounting flange
Coupling
WR 187 mates with
UG148B/U choke flange
Tuning 16 turns
Weight 36 lbs. (16.33 kg)
Electrical Specifications
Frequency 5.41 -5.825 GHz
Peak power output 500 kW
Average power output 500 kW
Pulse voltage 26.7 – 27.7 kV
Peak anode current 33.0 A
Average anode current 33.0 mA
Pulse width 3.5
µ
S
Duty cycle 0.001
Maximum filament voltage 10.5 V
Maximum filament current 13 A
Minimum warm-up time 300 S
Maximum load VSWR 1.5:1
*Electrical specifications are typical. Other
operating conditions are obtainable.
With a history of producing high quality
products, we can help your with magnetron.
Contact us at BMDMarketing@cpii.com or
call us at +1 978-922-6000.
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Beverly Microwave
Division
150 Sohier Road
Beverly, Massachusetts
USA 01915
tel +1 978-922-6000
email BMDMarketing@cpii.com
fax +1 978-922-8914
web www.cpii.com
For more detailed information, please refer to the
corresponding CPI technical description if one has
been published, or contact CPI. Specifications may
change without notice as a result of additional data or
product refinement. Please contact CPI before using
this information for system design.
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CPI C-Band 500 kW Coaxial Magnetron: VMC3015