Prediction of Multipactor Breakdown for Multicarrier Applications: The Quasi-Stationary Method

Author

Anza, Sergio ; Vicente, C. ; Gil, J. ; Mattes, Michael ; Wolk, Dieter ; Wochner, Ulrich ; Boria, Vicente E. ; Gimeno, B. ; Raboso, David

Author_Institution

Aurora Software & Testing S.L., Univ. Politec. de Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Volume

60

Issue

7

fYear

2012

fDate

7/1/2012 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

2093

Lastpage

2105

Abstract

A new prediction algorithm for multipactor breakdown determination in multicarrier signals is presented. This new algorithm assumes a quasi-stationary (QS) model based on the nonstationary theory for single-carrier signals. It determines the worst case, i.e., the combination of signal phases that yields the lowest breakdown level per carrier, using multipactor electron growth models. It considers the secondary emission yield properties of the material and the time-varying value of the multicarrier signal envelope.

Keywords

microwave switches; secondary emission; vacuum breakdown; breakdown level; multicarrier applications; multipactor breakdown determination; multipactor electron growth models; quasistationary method; secondary emission yield properties; single carrier signals; time varying value; Approximation methods; Computational modeling; Discharges; Materials; Radio frequency; Shape; Passive circuits; RF signals; vacuum breakdown;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9480

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TMTT.2012.2197021

Filename

6205634