Title :
Flexible TWT amplifier for space applications
Author :
André, Frédéric ; Pasdeloup, Rémi ; Rothacker, Hans-Peter
Author_Institution :
Thales Electron Devices, Velizy, France
Abstract :
Flexible travelling wave tubes are now made available by TED and flexibility on the ground are analyzed here. In flight flexibility can be proposed in a near future at the advantage of the satellite systems. The output power range is 10W to 200W. The range of travelling wave tubes for space telecommunication has greatly increased. The total frequency range extends from 1.5 up to 32 GHz.
Keywords :
electron guns; satellite communication; travelling wave amplifiers; travelling wave tubes; wideband amplifiers; 1.5 to 32 GHz; 10 to 200 W; TED; TWT amplifiers; flexible transverse wave tube amplifiers; space applications; space telecommunication; Anodes; Cathodes; Electron devices; Payloads; Power generation; Probes; Radio frequency; Satellite broadcasting; Space exploration; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Electronics, 2003 4th IEEE International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7699-4
DOI :
10.1109/IVEC.2003.1286041
