Feasiblity study for a 34 GHz (Ka band) gyroamplifier
Abstract
The feasibility of using a gyroklystron power tube as the final amplifier in a 400 kW CW 34 GHz transmitter on the Goldstone Antenna is investigated. A conceptual design of the gyroklystron and the transmission line connecting it with the antenna feed horn is presented. The performance characteristics of the tube and transmission line are compared to the transmitter requirements for a deep space radar system. Areas of technical risk for a follow-on hardware development program for the gyroklystron amplifier and overmoded transmission line components are discussed.
- Publication:
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Final Report Varian Associates
- Pub Date:
- September 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984vara.rept.....S
- Keywords:
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- Amplifier Design;
- Amplifiers;
- Antenna Components;
- Klystrons;
- Transmission Lines;
- Deep Space Network;
- Integrated Circuits;
- Microwave Coupling;
- Oscillations;
- Transmitters;
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering