Radio-Frequency (RF) Vacuum Electronics: A Resurgent Technology For Tomorrow

Robert K. Parker; Richard H. Abrams Jr.

doi:10.1117/12.940789

24 September 1987 Radio-Frequency (RF) Vacuum Electronics: A Resurgent Technology For Tomorrow

Robert K. Parker, Richard H. Abrams Jr.

Proceedings Volume 0791, Millimeter Wave Technology IV and RF Power Sources; (1987) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.940789
Event: 1987 Technical Symposium Southeast on Optics, Electro-Optics, and Sensors, 1987, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Recent advances in the development of fast-wave, or periodic-beam, devices operating at millimeter- and submillimeter-wavelengths are not the only signs of resurgence in the field of RF vacuum electronics. Significant progress is being achieved in areas of well-established slow-wave power tube technology. In addition, the field is being stimulated by the introduction of techniques (CADD/CAM and microelectronics fabrication) and technologies (improved magnetics) from other disciplines. By any single-parameter measure -- peak or average power, efficiency, bandwidth noise reduction -- or by more complex figures-of-merit -- power-bandwidth product, Pf2 -- vacuum RF power device performance is advancing, not incrementally, but at "breakthrough" rates. This dramatic progress could presage a period of growth in RF vacuum electronics unequaled since the postwar period of achievement in magnetron and klystron development.

Citation Download Citation

Robert K. Parker and Richard H. Abrams Jr. "Radio-Frequency (RF) Vacuum Electronics: A Resurgent Technology For Tomorrow", Proc. SPIE 0791, Millimeter Wave Technology IV and RF Power Sources, (24 September 1987); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.940789

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available