Title :
High power millimeter-wave Extended Interaction Klystrons for 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
Abstract :
This paper reviews the technology and demonstrated capability of millimeter wave Extended Interaction Klystrons for the use in wide range of radar systems. It discusses design and manufacturing concepts stating self-imposed restrictions and design modifications enhancing RF performance, lifetime, reliability and extending operating frequency into the THz region. Presented data are supported using information provided by various academic and industrial customers.
Keywords :
airborne radar; klystrons; reliability; spaceborne radar; airborne radars; ground radars; millimeter-wave extended interaction klystrons; operating frequency; space radars; Airborne radar; Electron beams; Frequency; Klystrons; Millimeter wave radar; Millimeter wave technology; Packaging; Pulse amplifiers; Space technology; Spaceborne radar;
Conference_Titel :
Radar Conference, 2009 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Pasadena, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2870-0
Electronic_ISBN :
1097-5659
DOI :
10.1109/RADAR.2009.4976942
