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Magnetron

US5172030A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 12, 1989
Grant dateDec 15, 1992
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J23/05
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetron includes a cathode assembly which comprises a helically wound wire supported by a ceramic cylindrical member. Emissive material is located between adjacent turns of the conductor and connection is provided to the conductor via a rod and tube. When current is passed through the conductor (2), the emissive material (4) is directly heated.

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