MEC 5466

MEC 5466
Communication TWT
17.3 GHz – 18.4 GHz
RF Performance
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450 W Minimum Power
17.3 to 18.4 GHz
-40° to 85° C
1555 W Typ. Prime Power
45-47 dB Typical Gain
• 19.8” L x 3.9” W x 3.4” H
(50.3 x 10 x 8.6 cm)
• Phase Match Available
Typical Operating Conditions
Element
Voltage
Heater
Helix
with RF
without RF
FE On
FE Off
Cathode (Ek)
Collector w/RF
Coll. #1
Coll. #2
Current
Power Supply Requirements
Voltage Min.
Voltage Max.
Current Max.
-6.1 Vdc
1.7 A
-5.8 Vdc
-6.6 Vdc
2A
Ground
Ground
-10 Vdc
-1600 Vdc
-11.8 kV
5 mA
1 mA
0.1 mA
0.1 mA
385 mA
Ground
Ground
0
-1600 Vdc
-11.5 kV
Ground
Ground
-50 Vdc
-2000 Vdc
-12.5 kV
10 mA
10 mA
1 mA
1 mA
400 mA
5.81 kV
3.20 kV
110 mA
270 mA
49% x Ek ±2%
27% x Ek ±2%
Cathode voltage is measured with respect to ground.
Heater, Collector, and Focus Electrode (FE) voltages are measured with respect to Cathode.
250 mA
375 mA
Freq
(GHz)
Typ. Sat.
Power
Output (W)
Min. Spec.
Power
Output (W)
Typ. Gain
@ Spec.
Power (dB)
17.3
17.4
17.5
17.6
17.7
17.8
17.9
18.0
18.1
18.2
18.3
18.4
550
550
550
550
540
530
525
500
490
480
460
450
500
500
500
500
500
500
500
450
450
450
450
450
47
47
47
47
47
47
47
46
46
46
45
45
Typical power output is shown to illustrate capability.
Typical gain shown is without equalizer.
Performance
Typical
Spec
Input VSWR ......................................1.75:1 ................. 2.25:1
Output VSWR ...................................1.92:1 ................... 2.3:1
Max. Duty ............................................ — ......................... CW
FE Capacitance ................................ 50 pF ................... 65 pF
Min. Harmonic Separation .............. -30 dBc .............. -15 dBc
Noise Power Density
(dBm/MHz) ...................................... -20 ......................... -15
Prime Power ................................... 1555 W .............. 1600 W
This model number is controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and can only be exported via a U.S. Department of State export license. They may not be transferred, transshipped on a non-continuous
voyage, or otherwise be disposed of in any other country, either in their original form or after being incorporated into other end-items, without the prior written approval of the U.S. Department of State.
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 controlled by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and can only be exported via a U.S. Department of State export license. They may not be transferred, transshipped on a non-continuous
voyage, or otherwise be disposed of in any other country, either in their original form or after being incorporated into other end-items, without the prior written approval of the U.S. Department of State.
Teledyne TWT Products • 11361 Sunrise Park Drive • Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 • 916.638.3344 • www.teledynemicrowave.com
17.3 GHz – 18.4 GHz Communication TWT ● MEC
5466