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Traveling-Wave Amplifier

Traveling-Wave Amplifier

Product catalog summary
Overview:
The VTC-6260E4 is a 125 W Continuous Wave (CW) Traveling-Wave Amplifier operating in the frequency range of 5.850 GHz to 6.425 GHz. It features Periodic-Permanent-Magnet (PPM) focusing, coaxial input and output, and is conduction cooled. Custom configurations are available, affecting cooling methods, mechanical and electrical configurations, and RF connections.

Key Features:
  • Power Output: 125 Watts
  • Frequency Range: 5.850 GHz - 6.425 GHz
  • PPM Focused
  • Coaxial Input and Output
  • Flexible Mounting Positions
  • Maximum Weight: 6 lbs
  • Conduction Cooled

Typical Operating Parameters:
  • Heater Voltage: 6.1 V
  • Heater Surge Current: 5 A
  • Helix Voltage: 6 kVdc
  • Collector Voltage: 4.0 kVdc
  • Cathode Current: 180 mAdc
  • Helix Current: 15 mAdc
  • Drive Power: 10 mW
  • Cathode Warm-up Time: 3 minutes
  • Load VSWR: 1.7:1
  • Base Temperature: 105°C

Additional Information:
For formal specifications and additional details, contact CPI MPP at their Palo Alto office or via their provided contact information.
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cpi[ VTC-6260E4 is a 125 W, CW Traveling-Wave Amplifier, 5.850 GHz to 6.425 GHz, Periodic-Permanent-Magnet Focused, Coaxial Input, Coaxial Output, and Conduction Cooled. Custom configurations are also available. These variations in the performance and configuration include: cooling method (affects average power level), mechanical configuration, electrical and RF connections, & single stage depressed collector. Typical Operating Parameters Features • • • • • • • • Heater Voltage Heater Surge Current Helix Voltage Collector Voltage Cathode Current Helix Current Parameters: Units: Maximum: Ef V 6.1 If A 5 Ew kVdc 6 Eb kVdc 4.0 Ik mAdc 180 Iw mAdc 15 Minimum: 5.5 --- 5 2.8 --- --- Drive Power Pd mW 10 --- Cathode Warm-up Time Tk Minutes --3 Load VSWR Base Temperature Environment Parameters: Units: Maximum: Minimum: 1.7:1 --- °C 105 --- ------- Ef V 5.8 125 Watts 5.850 GHz - 6.425 GHz PPM Focused Coaxial Input Coaxial Output Any Mounting Position Weight: 6 lb. maximum Conduction Cooled Ew kVdc 5.7 Eb kVdc Ew/2 Test Conditions: VSWR 1.1:1 (nominal) 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. For additional information on CPI MPP products contact: CPI MPP, Helix TWT Operation - 811 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303-0750 Phone: 650-846-3172, Fax: 650-494-8779, Email: [email protected], www.cpii.com/mpp

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