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Millimeter Wave Coupled Cavity TWT Series

Millimeter Wave Coupled Cavity TWT Series

Millimeter Wave Coupled Cavity TWT Series

Product catalog summary
Overview: The VTA-6430A Series is a high-efficiency 500W CW Coupled-Cavity Traveling-Wave Tube (CC TWT) designed for satellite communication amplifiers. It operates in the Ka-Band frequency range of 28.35-31.00 GHz with a 1 GHz instantaneous bandwidth. The device features Periodic-Permanent-Magnet (PPM) focusing and is conduction cooled.
Specifications:
  • Frequency Range: 28.35-31.00 GHz
  • Power Output: 500 W CW
  • Instantaneous Bandwidth: 1 GHz
  • Waveguide Input/Output: WG-28 (compatible with UG-599/U)
  • Mounting Position: Vertical or Horizontal
  • Weight: 10.0 lb
Custom Configurations: Variations are available in cooling methods, mechanical configurations, and electrical/RF connections to suit different performance requirements.
Typical Operating Parameters:
  • Filament Voltage: 6.20-6.40 VDC
  • Filament Current: 1.0-1.6 ADC (Surge: 5.0 ADC)
  • Focus Electrode Voltage: -100 to -6.3 VDC
  • Beam Voltage: 13.5-14.5 KVDC
  • Cathode Current: Up to 350 mADC
  • Collector Voltage No. 1: 34.0-36.0% of Beam Voltage
  • Collector Voltage No. 2: 11.5-13.5% of Beam Voltage
  • Filament Warm-up Time: Minimum 3 minutes
Performance Data: The power output (Po) in dBm varies across the frequency range, with values provided for specific frequencies between 29.0 and 30.0 GHz.
Contact Information: For more details, visit the CPI website or contact the CPI MPP Division at 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Phone: 1(800) 414-8823, Fax: (650) 856-0705, Email: [email protected].
Note: The specifications are subject to change and should be used for basic information only. Formal specifications can be obtained from CPI for equipment design purposes.
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Millimeter Wave Coupled Cavity TWT Series-1

The VTA-6430A Series are a 500W CW Coupled-Cavity Traveling-Wave Tube covering 28.35-31.00 GHz (Ka-Band) with 1 GHz Instantanous bandwidth, Periodic-Permanent-Magnet Focused, WG-28 (compatible with UG-599/U) Waveguide Input, WG-28 (compatible with UG-599/U) Waveguide Output, and Conduction Cooled. This high-efficiency CC TWT is designed for use in satellite communication amplifers. Custom configurations are also available. These variations in the performance and configuration include: cooling method (affects average power level), mechanical conifguration, and electrical and rf connections. Millimeter Wave Coupled Cavity TWT Series 4CW50,000J For information on this and other CPI products, visit our website at: www.cpii.com, or contact: CPI MPP Division, 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 telephone: 1(800) 414-8823. fax: (650) 856-0705 | email: [email protected] The values listed above represent specified limits for the product and are subject to change. The data should be used for basic information only. Formal, controlled specifications may be obtained from CPI for use in equipment design. CPI | Millim eter Wave coupled cavit y twt TYPICAL OPERA TING PARA METER S Parameters U nits Maximum Minimum Filament Voltage E F V dc 6.40 6.20 Filament Current If A dc 1.6 (Surge: 5.0) 1.0 Focus Electrode Voltage E fe V dc -6.3 -100 Beam Voltage E w kVdc 14.5 13.5 Cathode Current Ik mAdc 350 --- Body Current Iw mAdc 6.0 --- Collector Voltage No. 1 E b1 %Ew 36.0 34.0 Collector Voltage No. 2 E b2 %Ew 13.5 11.5 Collector Current No. 1 Ib1 mA 100 --- Collector Current No. 2 Ib2 mA 350 --- Filament Warm-up Time min. 3.0 --- FEA TURE S MODEL NUMBER FREQUENCY (GHZ) POWER OUTPUT (Min.) VTA-64390A1 30.0-31.0 GHz 500 W CW • 500 W CW • 28.35-31.00 GHz • 1 GHz Instantaneous Bandwidth • PPM Focusing • Waveguide Input and Output • Vertical or Horizontal Mounting Position • Weight: 10.0 lb. • Conduction Cooled

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Millimeter Wave Coupled Cavity TWT Series-2

Millimeter Wave Coupled Cavity TWT Series 4CW50,000J For information on this and other CPI products, visit our website at: www.cpii.com, or contact: CPI MPP Division, 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 telephone: 1(800) 414-8823. fax: (650) 856-0705 | email: [email protected] The values listed above represent specified limits for the product and are subject to change. The data should be used for basic information only. Formal, controlled specifications may be obtained from CPI for use in equipment design. CPI | Millim eter Wave coupled cavit y twt VTA-6430A1 Po (dBm) 56.00 56.20 56.80 56.60...

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