
The barium tungsten electrodes are primarily used as thermionic emission cathodes in microwave devices, widely applied in various microwave vacuum devices such as magnetrons, klystrons, and traveling wave tubes. These devices play critical roles in radar systems, communication technologies, and electronic countermeasure systems. By releasing free electrons at high temperatures, barium tungsten electrodes enable the oscillation and amplification of microwave signals, fulfilling the stringent requirements of high-frequency, high-power applications. I. Basic Characteristics of Barium Tungsten Electrodes Barium tungsten electrodes are…