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Objectives
The objective of the activity was to design, manufacture and test an EM of an EPC for Very High Power S-band TWT targeting 500 W RF power for the TWT. In the frame of the activity the TWTA integration and test was introduced via CCN. In the frame of this CCN the BB EPC was tested together with the BB TWT. Later on the EM EPC was integrated and tested with the same BB TWT.
Plan
The activities in this study were divided into two Phases.
In a first phase investigations of new EPC technologies and design in order to meet the requirements of a new very high power S-band TWT targeting 500 W RF power have been performed. This phase included interactive discussion with the TWT manufacturers and a first outline of a design specification.
In a second phase a breadboard has been built for evaluation of new technology items and the design has been validated by incorporation in a very high power S-band EPC. The breadboard activity was followed by the design, manufacturing and test of a very high power S-band EPC, including necessary baseline analysis and documentation according to an EM standard. The design considers the latest status of the very high power S-band TWT development and the adaptation of the actual technical requirements.
Current Status
Completed
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