Title :
150 to 300-Watt K-band TWT for space downlink applications
Author :
Robbins, Neal R. ; Menninger, William L. ; Xiaoling Zhai
Author_Institution :
L-3 Commun. Electron Technol. Inc., Torrance, CA, USA
Abstract :
L-3 Communications Electron Technologies Inc., (L-3 ETI), is expected to complete space-flight qualification in mid-2014 for a 150 to 300-W K-band helix traveling-wave tube (TWT) capable of over 3 GHz instantaneous bandwidth. This paper will discuss the TWT performance, manufacturing and flight qualification test plans.
Keywords :
aerospace testing; radiofrequency power amplifiers; space vehicle electronics; travelling wave tubes; K-band helix TWT; K-band helix traveling-wave tube; L-3 Communications Electron Technologies Inc; L-3 ETI; flight qualification test plans; power 150 W to 300 W; space downlink applications; space-flight qualification; Bandwidth; Electron tubes; K-band; Power generation; Qualifications; Radio frequency; Testing; RF amplifier; Traveling-wave tube; satellite communications;
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Electronics Conference, IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA
DOI :
10.1109/IVEC.2014.6857479
