NASA NTRS · 19840058248
A TWT amplifier with a linear power transfer characteristic and improved efficiency
Abstract
A novel method called 'Dynamic Velocity Taper' to linearize the Pout versus Pin transfer characteristic that does not require any extraneous circuitry or tuning, has large bandwidth capabilities (10 percent) and offers also an increase in the intrinsic traveling wave tube (TWT) efficiency by 1 to 2 dB is described. In addition, the method permits the TWT to be operated at or near the synchronous voltage (b plus or minus o) which produces a flat small and large signal gain responses and low AM to PM conversion. The physics of the method and experimental verification are given. The implementation should have a significant impact on TWT performance and increase the channel capacity of communication satellites. Previously announced in STAR as N84-21803
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Kosmahl, H. G., Peterson, J. C.. 1984-01-01. A TWT amplifier with a linear power transfer characteristic and improved efficiency. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19840058248
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