MEC 5487

MEC 5487
Continuous Wave TWT
8 GHz – 18 GHz
RF Performance
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400 W Typical Minimum Power
8 to 18 GHz
-40° to 85° C
1300 W Typical Prime Power
44 to 47 dB Typical Gain
@ Specified Power Output
• 19.8” L x 3.00” W x 3.34” H
(50.3 x 7.62 x 8.5 cm)
• Phase Match Available
Typical Operating Conditions
Element
Voltage
Heater
Helix
with RF
without RF
Grid On
Grid Off
Cathode (Ek)
Collector w/RF
Coll. #1
Coll. #2
Current
Power Supply Requirements
Voltage Min.
Voltage Max.
-6.3 Vdc
1.4 A
-6.0 Vdc
-6.6 Vdc
Ground
Ground
-14 Vdc
-250 Vdc
-10.45 kV
7.0 mA
0.7 mA
0.1 mA
0.0 mA
301 mA
Ground
Ground
125 Vdc
-200 Vdc
-10.0 kV
Ground
Ground
250 Vdc
-500 Vdc
-10.5 kV
5.43 kV
3.76 kV
80 mA
213.9 mA
52% x Ek ±2%
36% x Ek ±2%
Current Max.
2A
12 mA
12 mA
10 mA
1.0 mA
325 mA
100 mA
320 mA
Freq
(GHz)
Typ. Sat.
Power
Output (W)
Min. Spec.
Power
Output (W)
Typ. Gain
@ Spec.
Power (dB)
8.0
410
325
45
9.0
415
325
44
10.0
400
325
46
11.0
400
325
47
12.0
425
325
46
13.0
425
325
45
14.0
425
325
45
15.0
410
325
45
16.0
425
325
45
17.0
425
325
46
18.0
425
325
47
Typical power output is shown to illustrate capability.
Typical gain shown is with equalizer.
Performance
Typical
Spec
Input VSWR: .....................................2.25:1 ................... 2.5:1
Output VSWR ....................................1.8:1 .................. 2.25:1
Max. Duty ............................................. - .......................... CW
Grid Capacitance ............................. 50 pF .................. 65 pF
Noise Power Density
(dBm/MHz) ...................................... -19 ......................... -10
Prime Power ................................... 1300 W ............... 1400W
Cathode voltage is measured with respect to ground.
Heater, Collector, and Grid voltages are measured with respect to Cathode.
This model number is subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Teledyne TWT Products • 11361 Sunrise Park Drive • Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 • 916.638.3344 • www.teledynemicrowave.com
This model number is subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Teledyne TWT Products • 11361 Sunrise Park Drive • Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 • 916.638.3344 • www.teledynemicrowave.com
8 GHz – 18 GHz Continuous Wave TWT ● MEC
5487