Title :
Microwave power modules: now and in the future
Author_Institution :
Electron. Devices Div., Litton Syst. Inc., San Carlos, CA, USA
Abstract :
Litton has been a supplier of Microwave Power Modules (MPMs) since the program started in 1992. Initial development focused on MPMs operating in the 6 to 18 GHz frequency band for military platforms. Key features of this new product were significant reductions in size, weight, and dramatic improvements in efficiency over traditional TWTAs. Subsequent development extended the frequency coverage from 2 to 8 GHz and 18 to 40 GHz. In addition and unique to Litton, a full line of commercial MPMs for instrumentation and SATCOM applications has been developed. This paper reviews the performance of existing products, provides detailed performance data on recent development, and a discussion of future directions.
Keywords :
microwave power amplifiers; microwave tubes; military equipment; modules; travelling wave amplifiers; 18 to 40 GHz; 2 to 8 GHz; Litton; TWTA; commercial MPMs; instrumentation applications; microwave power modules; military platforms; performance data; satcom applications; Defense industry; Electron devices; Electronic mail; Frequency; Instruments; Microwave devices; Multichip modules; Narrowband; Testing; Unmanned aerial vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Electronics Conference, 2000. Abstracts. International
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5987-9
DOI :
10.1109/OVE:EC.2000.847567
