Title :
Advantages of extended interaction klystron technology at millimeter and sub-millimeter frequencies
Author :
Steer, Brian ; Roitman, Albert ; Horoyski, Peter ; Hyttinen, Mark ; Dobbs, Richard ; Berry, Dave
Author_Institution :
Communications & Power Industries Canada Inc., 45 River Drive, Georgetown, Ontario L7G 2J4, USA
Abstract :
This paper reviews the technology and demonstrated capability of mmW and Sub-mmW Extended Interaction Klystrons at CPI Canada. It discusses design and manufacturing concepts stating self-imposed restrictions and design modifications enhancing power capability, bandwidth and extending operating frequency into the THz region.
Keywords :
Apertures; Bandwidth; Electron beams; Geometry; Impedance; Klystrons; Manufacturing; Millimeter wave technology; Permanent magnets; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Pulsed Power Conference, 2007 16th IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Albuquerque, NM
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0913-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0914-3
DOI :
10.1109/PPPS.2007.4652369
