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<mark>Journal publication date</mark> | 5/09/2005 |
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<mark>Journal</mark> | Microwave and Optical Technology Letters |
Issue number | 5 |
Volume | 46 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Pages (from-to) | 433-435 |
Publication Status | Published |
<mark>Original language</mark> | English |
Yield control in multisection helix traveling-wave tubes (TWTs) is a fundamental issue in the manufacturing process. Assuming TWT small-signal gain as a design goal, yield degradation due to the helix-pitch manufacturing error is investigated in depth. The relevant contribution of the sections with lower helix pitch is studied. Oil the basis of the obtained results, indications,for defining the helix-pitch profile that provide a better compromise between yield and performance are given. (c) 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.