Magnetrons

But klystrons could not at that time achieve the high power output that magnetrons eventually reached.

In addition, beryllia is listed as a confirmed human carcinogen by the IARC ; therefore, broken ceramic insulators or magnetrons should not be directly handled.

In addition, beryllia is listed as a confirmed human carcinogen by the IARC ; therefore, broken ceramic insulators or magnetrons should not be handled.

In this form, approximately one billion magnetrons are in use today.

Magnetrons are discussed in Part II of this article.

Most of these early magnetrons were glass vacuum tubes with multiple anodes.

Some magnetrons have beryllium oxide (beryllia) ceramic insulators, which are dangerous if crushed and inhaled, or otherwise ingested.

The combination of small-cavity magnetrons, small antennas, and high resolution allowed small, high quality radars to be installed in aircraft.

There is also a considerable electrical hazard around magnetrons, as they require a high voltage power supply.