Title :
Radar transmitter upgrades
Author :
Kempkes, M.A. ; Brown, P.D. ; Casey, J.A. ; Gaudreau, M.P.J.
Author_Institution :
Diversified Technol., Inc., Bedford, MA, USA
Abstract :
This paper summarizes DTI´s work in developing components for several different radar transmitter upgrades. The systems discussed include the AN/SPS-49 long range air surveillance radar, the Cobra Judy X-band systems, and the AN/SPQ-9A radar. The new technology is a viable and cost-effective replacement for obsolete components. Further, it improves the reliability of the transmitter and delivers better protection to the RF amplifier (klystron, TWT, etc.).
Keywords :
klystrons; radar transmitters; search radar; travelling wave tubes; AN/SPQ-9A radar; AN/SPS-49 long range air surveillance radar; Cobra Judy X-band systems; RF amplifier protection; TWT; klystron; radar transmitter upgrades; transmitter reliability; Cathodes; Cranes; Diffusion tensor imaging; Klystrons; Protection; Radar; Radiofrequency amplifiers; Solid state circuits; Switches; Transmitters;
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Electronics Conference, 2004. IVEC 2004. Fifth IEEE International
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8261-7
DOI :
10.1109/IVELEC.2004.1316314
