VTU-6397D4X Datasheet, PDF (1/1 Pages) Communications & Power Industries, Inc. – 500W DBS-Band Helix TWT Series

500 W, CW High Efficiency Helix TWT Series, 17.3 GHz to 18.4 GHz, Coaxial Input,
Waveguide Output, and Air Cooled.
Custom configurations are also available. These variations in the performance and
configuration include: mechanical configuration, electrical and RF connections, & dual
stage depressed collector.
Model Number
VTU-6397D4X
VTU-6396D4X
Frequency
(GHz)
17.3 – 18.4
17.3 – 18.4
Power Output
(Min.)
500 W
375 W
Features
• 500 Watts
• 17.3 GHz – 18.4 GHz
• Coaxial Input
• Waveguide Output
• Weight: 25 lbs. max
• Air Cooled
Operating Parameters
Units:
Maximum:
Minimum:
Nominal:
Typical
(700 W):
Typical
(750 W):
Units:
Maximum:
Minimum:
Nominal:
Typical
(700 W):
Typical
(750 W):
Filament
Voltage
Vdc
6.4
6.2
6.3
Filament
Current
A
1.8
1.0
1.5
Helix
Voltage
kV
12.0
11.4
11.5
Helix
Current
mA
10.0
<3.0
Collector
Voltage 1
%
53.0
51.0
52.0
Collector
Current 1
mA
240 rf
<20 dc
190 rf
Collector
Voltage 2
%
27.0
25.0
26.0
Collector
Current 2
mA
420.0
400 dc
220 rf
Cathode
Warm-
Up Time
minutes
3.0
Drive
Power
dBm
24
14
Prime
Power
Watts
1950 Goal
2050 Max
1925
Thermal
Dissipation
Watts
1900
1400
Load
VSWR
VSWR
1.2
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 additional information on CPI MPP products contact:
CPI MPP, Helix TWT Operation - 811 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303-0750
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone], Email: [e-mail], www.cpii.com/mpp