High power radar transmitter power supplies for 500 W to 1500 W transmitters

The author discusses Racal transmitter history and Racal transmitter applications. The performance requirements and end user requirements are outlined and partition of design examples given. The author covers power supply topology for the transmitters with particular emphasis on buck/full bridge topology and series resonant full bridge topology. Insulation systems options and key considerations are discussed. TWT and power supply unit protection systems are discussed and performance achievements and future developments are outlined