Title :
Progress on the gyrocon deflection-modulated amplifier
Author :
Tallerico, Paul J.
Author_Institution :
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico
Abstract :
The gyrocon is a high-power deflection-modulated amplifier that can have excellent spatial bunching and, hence, high dc-to-rf conversion efficiency. A program to design and build a prototype amplifier at 450 MHz is discussed. Peak powers of 150 kW and conversion efficiencies of 23% have been measured; the testing program is being pursued to improve this performance. Some possible mechanisms for the difference between the experimental and calculated performance are discussed.
Keywords :
Coaxial components; Coils; Electron beams; Frequency; Polarization; Prototypes; Solenoids; Thermal force; Tuners; Virtual prototyping;
Conference_Titel :
Electron Devices Meeting, 1982 International
DOI :
10.1109/IEDM.1982.190251
