Decades of innovation in power supply design, digital control systems, and microwave engineering deliver industry-leading reliability and performance.
All Quarterwave amplifiers utilize our patented, high-efficiency switching power supply technology. This design achieves >90% power efficiency while maintaining exceptional stability under varying load conditions.
Our power supply architecture provides inherent protection for the TWT, limiting fault energy to less than one joule—far below the damage threshold of modern traveling wave tubes.
The result is an amplifier system that delivers consistent performance across the full operating envelope while maximizing tube life and minimizing operating costs.
Modern microprocessor-based control with comprehensive remote operation capabilities.
Standard 10/100 Ethernet with SNMP support for seamless integration into facility management systems.
Full-duplex serial interface with ASCII command protocol for legacy system integration.
Continuous monitoring of all critical parameters with data logging and trend analysis.
Comprehensive fault logging with timestamped events and root cause identification.
Intuitive LCD interface with menu-driven operation for local control and status monitoring.
Field-upgradeable firmware via Ethernet for feature enhancements and improvements.
Multi-layer protection ensures safe operation and maximizes tube life.
Understanding the technology behind our high-power microwave amplifiers.
TWTs provide multi-octave bandwidth capability unmatched by solid-state amplifiers, enabling single-amplifier coverage of wide frequency ranges.
TWTs deliver kilowatts of RF power from compact packages, essential for applications where size, weight, and power are constrained.
Modern helix TWTs provide 20,000+ hours of operational life when properly operated, delivering exceptional value over the system lifetime.
Excellent linearity characteristics make TWTs ideal for applications requiring low intermodulation distortion and phase stability.
Comprehensive coverage from L-band through W-band.
| Band | Frequency Range | Common Applications | Available Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-Band | 1 - 2 GHz | ATC Radar, GPS, Telemetry | Up to 10 kW Pulsed |
| S-Band | 2 - 4 GHz | Weather Radar, Surveillance | Up to 20 kW Pulsed |
| C-Band | 4 - 8 GHz | Satellite Uplinks, Weather | Up to 3 kW CW |
| X-Band | 8 - 12 GHz | Marine Radar, SAR, Military | Up to 2 kW CW |
| Ku-Band | 12 - 18 GHz | Satellite Comm, DBS | Up to 750 W CW |
| K-Band | 18 - 27 GHz | Satellite, 5G Backhaul | Up to 200 W CW |
| Ka-Band | 27 - 40 GHz | Satcom, Point-to-Point | Up to 100 W CW |
| V-Band | 40 - 75 GHz | 5G, Wireless Backhaul | Up to 20 W CW |
| W-Band | 75 - 100 GHz | Imaging, Automotive Radar | Up to 10 W CW |
Our engineering team can help you select the right amplifier technology for your application.