|
|
Article: KLYSTRON HIGH POWER AMPLIFIERS FOR SATCOM APPLICATIONS.
- Article from:
- Microwave Journal
- Article date:
- April 1, 2000
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 2000 Horizon House Publications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
A new family of C-band, Ku-band and direct broadcast satellite (DBS)-band compact GEN IV klystron power amplifiers (KPA) has been introduced. The new amplifiers incorporate a multistage depressed-collector (MSDC) klystron that allows for a smaller, more efficient and cooler running amplifier than other KPAs on the market. The unique design translates into lower power costs and longer lifetime for the klystron and other electronic components. In addition, a built-in power saver function provides even greater power savings. The new amplifier family comprises the C-band series, Astra series (13.25 GHz), K4U64 series (14.5 GHz) and K4D62/4 series (18.4 GHz).
KPA ...