Title :
Multipaction analysis and power handling evaluation in waveguide components for satellite antenna applications
Author :
Ludovico, M. ; Zarba, G. ; Accatino, Luciano
Author_Institution :
CSELT, Torino, Italy
Abstract :
A reliable model for calculating the power causing a multipactor discharge inside waveguide components for antenna feed systems has been developed and tested. Predicted results are in good agreement with dedicated measurements carried out on a diplexer prototype. The proposed technique represents a very useful design tool for the evaluation of power handling capability of antenna feed components for space application.
Keywords :
antenna feeds; antenna testing; multiplexing equipment; satellite antennas; waveguide components; antenna feed systems; diplexer prototype; multipaction analysis; power handling capability; power handling evaluation; satellite antenna applications; space application; waveguide components; Antenna accessories; Antenna feeds; Electric breakdown; Electromagnetic analysis; Electromagnetic waveguides; Power system reliability; Prototypes; Satellite antennas; Transducers; Waveguide components;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 2001. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7070-8
DOI :
10.1109/APS.2001.959707
