Title :
60 GHz space TWT to address future market
Author :
Kornfeld, G. ; Bosch, E. ; Gerum, W. ; Gleury, G.
Author_Institution :
TTE Space Activity, Meudon la Foret, France
Abstract :
In order to be ready to answer power requirements, TTE have qualified Ku band TWTs operating up to 220 W and are developing a 300 W Ku-band and a 200 W Ka-band TWT. Regarding the frequency, TTE have also developed a space TWT operating at 60 GHz aiming at intersatellite links, where they are in competition with optical links. Since the RF link does not need sophisticated tracking systems they have a good chance to be used in future. In the following, we address the themes related to the 60 GHz helix type space TWT.
Keywords :
helical waveguides; millimetre wave tubes; satellite links; space vehicle electronics; travelling wave tubes; 200 to 300 W; 60 GHz; Ka-band; Ku band; RF link; TTE; helix type tube; intersatellite links; space TWT; Delay lines; Digital audio broadcasting; Frequency; Job shop scheduling; Linearity; Manufacturing; Power system economics; Rain fading; Satellite broadcasting; Space exploration;
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Electronics Conference, 2000. Abstracts. International
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5987-9
DOI :
10.1109/OVE:EC.2000.847415
