Title :
Compact High Power Ka-band Extended Interaction Klystron for Terrestrial and Space Applications
Author :
Roitman, Albert ; Sweeney, Dan ; Mathieson, Pauline ; Berry, Dave ; Steer, Brian
Author_Institution :
Commun. & Power Ind. Canada Inc.
Abstract :
CPI Canada is developing a new-line of pulsed Ka-band amplifiers, featuring ultra-compact size, higher power, improved efficiency, conduction cooling and space-grade reliability. The major goal of the development is to address the needs of several current and future space missions. Space-borne Ka-band radars are proposed for precision measurements of global precipitation, water surface elevation and for high resolution mapping of planetary images. This abstract presents highlights of many technological innovations used for extended interaction klystron (EIK) design, and summary of the space development programs, which are underway at CPI Canada
Keywords :
klystrons; microwave amplifiers; spaceborne radar; Ka-band extended interaction klystron; compact high power klystron; pulsed Ka-band amplifiers; space applications; space missions; space-borne Ka-band radars; terrestrial applications; Cooling; Extraterrestrial measurements; High power amplifiers; Image resolution; Klystrons; Pulse amplifiers; Radar imaging; Radar measurements; Space missions; Spaceborne radar;
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Electronics Conference, 2006 held Jointly with 2006 IEEE International Vacuum Electron Sources., IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0108-9
DOI :
10.1109/IVELEC.2006.1666189
