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| <mark>Journal publication date</mark> | 12/2002 |
|---|---|
| <mark>Journal</mark> | IEEE Electron Device Letters |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Pages (from-to) | 746-748 |
| Publication Status | Published |
| <mark>Original language</mark> | English |
Traveling-wave tubes (TWTs) consist of several sections with different helix pitch to provide the required small-sigqal gain. An extensive study aiming to improve the comprehension of the effect of the helix pitch manufacturing tolerances on the TWT small-signal gain has been completed. The obtained results demonstrate the relevant impact on the TWT small-signal gain when the helix pitch deviates from its nominal value and allow devising a tuning procedure for the realized tubes.