Statements (36)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
vacuum tube
microwave amplifier |
| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
solid-state power amplifier
|
| gptkbp:component |
deep space network
microwave relay stations satellite transponder |
| gptkbp:feature |
wide bandwidth
high power output high gain linear amplification |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs)
|
| gptkbp:inventedBy |
gptkb:Rudolf_Kompfner
1942 |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
typically 5-15 years
|
| gptkbp:operatesIn |
microwave frequencies
millimeter wave frequencies |
| gptkbp:powerOutput |
up to kilowatts
|
| gptkbp:principle |
interaction of electron beam with RF signal
|
| gptkbp:replacedBy |
solid-state amplifiers (in some applications)
|
| gptkbp:requires |
gptkb:electron_gun
collector magnetic focusing slow-wave structure vacuum environment |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:coupled-cavity_TWT
gptkb:helix_TWT |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:radar
gptkb:television radar systems satellite communication electronic warfare spacecraft communication space applications high-power broadcast |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Microwave_Electronics
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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