Pulse Modulators Switch In Under 500 ns

June 13, 2008
A COMPACT LINE of magnetron pulse modulators has been spawned to replace tube-based pulsers for highpower- radar transmitters delivering peak RF powers of 3 to 50 kW. The DTI PowerMod solid-state pulse modulators provide over 99 percent ...

A COMPACT LINE of magnetron pulse modulators has been spawned to replace tube-based pulsers for highpower- radar transmitters delivering peak RF powers of 3 to 50 kW. The DTI PowerMod solid-state pulse modulators provide over 99 percent switching efficiency. Depending upon load, pulse frequencies range up to 100 kHz. The modulators feature adjustable pulse widths from sub-microseconds to DC pulse to pulse. Under typical performance, the modules vow to reduce arc-energy to fractions of a joule. They extend magnetron transmitter life up to 50,000 hrs. mean time between failure (MTBF). Suitable for driving magnetrons across the L- to Ka-band frequency range, the modulators use standard circuit components and topologies. They measure 10 x 13 x 9 in. with custom configurations available. P&A: $30,000 to $200,000 depending upon system requirements.

Diversified Technologies, Inc., 35 Wiggins Ave., Bedford, MA 01730; (781) 275-9444, FAX: (781) 275-6081, Internet: www.divtecs.com.

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Nancy Friedrich | RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense, Keysight Technologies

Nancy Friedrich is RF Product Marketing Manager for Aerospace Defense at Keysight Technologies. Nancy Friedrich started a career in engineering media about two decades ago with a stint editing copy and writing news for Electronic Design. A few years later, she began writing full time as technology editor at Wireless Systems Design. In 2005, Nancy was named editor-in-chief of Microwaves & RF, a position she held (along with other positions as group content head) until 2018. Nancy then moved to a position at UBM, where she was editor-in-chief of Design News and content director for tradeshows including DesignCon, ESC, and the Smart Manufacturing shows.

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