CW Products - Ka-Band VTA-6430A10 pages

The VTA-6430A Series are 500W CW Coupled Cavity TWT’s
covering 27.5 - 31.0 GHz (Ka-Band) with 2 GHz instantaneous
bandwidth, periodic-permanent-magnet focused, waveguide input, waveguide output, conduction cooled. This
high-efficiency CC TWT is designed for use in satellite communication amplifiers

Features
t •t500 Watt CW
t •t27.5 - 31.0 GHz
t • 2 GHz Instantaneous Bandwidth
t • PPM Focusing
t •tWaveguide Input and Output
t (WG-28 Compatible with UG-599/U)
t •tVertical or Horizontal Mounting Position
t •tWeight: 10 lbs.
t •tConduction Cooledt

model
VTA-6430A1

Frequency
(GHz)t
27.5 - 31.0

Power output
(min)
500 W CW

TYPICAL OPERATING PARAMeters
ttt
MAXIMUMt
MINIMUMt
ttttt
Filament Voltage:tt6.4t
6.2t
Filament Current:t
1.6 (Surge: 5.0)t
1.0t
Focus Electrode Voltage:t
-6.3t
-100t
Beam Voltage:t
14.5t
13.5t
Cathode Current:t
350t
---t
Body Currentt
6.0t
---t
Collector Voltage 1:t
36.0 t
34.0t
Collector Current 1:t
100t
---t
C
t ollector Voltage 2:t
13.5t
11.5t
Collector Current 2:t
350t
---t
Filament Warm-up Time:tt3.0t
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TYPICALtUNITS
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The values listed above represent specified limits for the product and are subject to change. The data should be used for basic
information only. Formal, controlled specifications may be obtained from CPI for use in equipment design.
For information on this and other CPI products, visit our website at: www.cpii.com,
or contact: CPI MPP Division, 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303
telephone : 1(800) 414-8823. fax : (650) 856-0705 | email : marketing@cpii.com
CPI 10/09

twt series

Custom configurations are also available. These variations
in the performance and configuration include: mechanical
configuration, electrical and RF connections, and cooling
method (affects average power level).

CPI
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Millimeter Wave Coupled Cavity TWT Series