Acceptance test plan for broadband microwave amplifier panel

Acceptance tests for the broadband 10 KW panel developed under the microwave amplifier module program are designed to show that the delivered unit meets performance requirements in the areas of bandwidth, power output, pulse drop and tolerance to load impedance variations. When coupled with the special reliability tests described in document DSC-13509, these tests will also verify the thermal data used as an input to the reliability model for the amplifier. Since this is a research and development program with a high degree of flexibility in performance parameters, data will be taken for a great variety of pulsewidth, duty, and cooling conditions. The data from these other test conditions will be included in the final report, and made available at the time of the acceptance tests. The acceptance test procedures described herein for each testing category define the tests to be performed, parameters, ranges, special test equipment, and interface requirements.