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CPI MPP, Helix TWT Operation - 811 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303-0750

600 W, CW Helix TWT Series, 13.75 GHz to 14.50 GHz, Periodic-Permanent, Magnet

Custom configurations are also available. These variations in the performance and

configuration include: mechanical configuration, electrical and RF connections, & dual

stage depressed collector.

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.

Features

•

600 Watts

•

13.75 GHz – 14.50 GHz

•

PPM Focusing

•

Coaxial Input

•

Waveguide Output

•

Any Mounting Position

•

Weight: 21 lbs. max

•

Forced-Air Cooled

Operating Parameters

Heater

Voltage

Heater

Surge

Current

Helix

Voltage

Collector

Voltage

Cathode

Current

Helix

Current

Parameters:

Ef

If

Ew

Eb

Ik

Iw

Units:

V

A

kVdc

kVdc

mAdc

mAdc

Maximum:

6.6

5

12.8

7.0

470

18

Minimum:

6.0

- - -

11.4

5.7

- - -

- - -

Typical:

Drive

Power

Cathode

Warm-

Up Time

Load

VSWR

Collector

Thermostat

Temp.

Air

Flow

Parameters:

Pd

tk

Units:

mW

minutes

°C

Ib/hr

Maximum:

30

- - -

2.0:1

150

- - -

Minimum:

- - -

3

- - -

- - -

360

Typical:

Model Number

Frequency

Power Output

(GHz)

(Min.)

VTU-6397C7

13.75 – 14.5

750 W

VTU-6397M5

12.75 – 14.5

700 W

VTU-6397C2

13.75 – 14.5

700 W

VTU-6396M5

12.75 – 14.5

600 W

VTU-6396M7

13.75 – 14.8

600 W

VTU-6396C1

13.75 – 14.5

600 W

VTU-6396M8

13.75 – 14.25

600 W

VTU-6396M6

15.20 – 17.2

500 W