M5183 Medical Linac Magnetron (S-Band)

The M5183 is a medical linac magnetron manufactured by e2v Technologies. High-power S-band pulse magnetron at 2.856 GHz with 2.5 MW peak output, designed for medical linear accelerator (linac) applications.

Key ratings of the M5183 include frequency 2.856 GHz, frequency band S-band, type Pulsed, peak power 2.5 MW, average power 2.5 kW and pulse width 4.0 µs.

Typical applications are medical linear accelerators (linacs), cancer radiation therapy, electron beam therapy and varian and Elekta linacs. Notable features: 2.5 MW peak S-band power, designed for medical linac service, ultra-high reliability specification and compatible with Varian 600/2100 series.

Medical magnetrons are the RF power source of compact radiotherapy linear accelerators (linacs). They operate in pulsed mode in the S-band or X-band and are fed by a thyratron-switched pulse modulator. Tube life is measured in operating hours, so hospitals and service organisations keep qualified spares to minimise treatment downtime.

PartnerTubes supplies the M5183 worldwide from Groningen, the Netherlands — availability, lead time and price are confirmed per enquiry. Our team can help with equivalent and cross-reference types, sockets and accessories, and supply programmes for OEM and maintenance customers. Interchangeability must always be confirmed for the specific equipment.