A high power TWT power processing systemA power processing system (PPS) is designed for a space-type high power (200W RF) multi-collector traveling-wave tube (TWT). The basic power circuit is presented along with the simplified block diagram and the input, output, and general requirements for the PPS design are tabulated. The paper covers the PPS design as to critical TWT/PPS interface requirements, high voltage cathode/collector supply, high voltage components material, packaging, grounding and isolation, and electrical performance. The use of a single two loop control system for the regulation of cathode and collector voltages is shown to give high efficiency, excellent steady-state and transient performance characteristics, and complete protection for TWT and PPS components under transient conditions.
Document ID
19750039510
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Farber, B. F.
Goldin, D. S. (TRW Systems Group Redondo Beach, Calif., United States)
Siegert, C.
Gourash, F. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, Ohio, United States)