High-power traveling-wave tube amplifier

Concepts

EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMicrowave EngineeringElectron Beam PhysicsHigh-frequency Power ConversionHigh-frequency Semiconductor DevicesMicrowave AmplifiersPower AmplifiersGainHigh-frequency Amplifier DesignHigh-gain AmplifiersMicrowave Amplifier DesignPower Amplifier DesignPower OutputRadio Frequency Power AmplifiersTraveling-wave Tube Amplifiers

Abstract

A high-power X-band traveling-wave tube amplifier has been fabricated and tested. The tube has a 17 dB gain at 8.76 GHz and an output power of order 10 MW. The electron beam has an energy of 850 keV and a beam current of 1 kA. Results are presented showing the characteristics of the amplifier.

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