Title :
Millimeter-wave Extended Interaction Klystrons for high power ground, airborne and space radars
Author :
Steer, Brian ; Roitman, Albert ; Horoyski, Peter ; Hyttinen, Mark ; Dobbs, Richard ; Berry, Dave
Author_Institution :
Commun. & Power Ind. Canada Inc., Georgetown, ON, Canada
Abstract :
This paper reviews the technology and demonstrated capability of millimeter wave Extended Interaction Klystrons for use in wide range of radar systems. It discusses design and manufacturing concepts stating self-imposed restrictions and design modifications to enhance RF performance, lifetime, reliability and extended operating frequency into the THz region. Presented data are supported using information provided by various academic and industrial customers.
Keywords :
airborne radar; klystrons; millimetre wave radar; millimetre wave tubes; airborne radar; high power ground; millimeter-wave extended interaction klystrons; radar systems; space radars; Cathodes; Clouds; Klystrons; Radio frequency; Space missions; Spaceborne radar; Cloud Profiling Radar; Extended Interaction Klystron; Millimeter wave;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Conference (EuMC), 2011 41st European
Conference_Location :
Manchester
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-235-6
