Yelo Travelling Wave Tube (TWT) Test Systems
YELO HAS A WEALTH OF EXPERIENCE IN DEVELOPING AND CUSTOMIZING TEST SYSTEMS FOR THE TRAVELLING WAVE TUBE (TWT) MARKET. YELO’S TWT TESTERS FEATURE SPECIALIZED POWER SUPPLIES, MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT, AND COMPREHENSIVE CONTROL & SAFETY SYSTEMS.
A rugged PLC is used to control all voltages, and perform all monitoring functions. User interface and datalogging functions are provided by a supervisory PC that is electrically isolated from the PLC. Power supplies are solid state with optical fiber barriers to ensure that all control/monitoring is carried out at safe voltages, and with maximum noise immunity. All safety interlocks are hardwired, and the testers are equipped with emergency shutdown features for added security.
Features:
Testing, focusing, and ageing, continuous or pulsed operation
Solid state switching for smaller footprint and enhanced control
PLC/PC control for optimum flexibility
Cathode supplies to 40 kV at 0.5A mean and beyond
PRF up to 1 MHz
Tube rise/fall times of typically 0.05-20uS
Cathode energy, current limiting, and crowbar for TWT protection
Hot/cold plates, jigs and fixtures, thermal management
All supplies are modular and easily replaced or repaired
Benefits:
Full automation allows for complex testing to be performed without supervision
Huge reduction in operator skill level requirements
Reuse existing fixturing and safety systems to reduce costs
Supported tube types:
Modulated grid TWT
Pulsed TWT
Klystrons (linear-beam tubes)
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