Citation
Abstract
The X-3060 klystron, a 100 kW continuous wave amplifier klystron, was introduced in the DSN in 1965. Questions have arisen since its introduction regarding its field performance record but its operational performance has been difficult to assess, An early design defect was corrected in 1974 by rebuilding all tubes with an improved potted heater design and only one failure has been recorded since that time. However, due to early “start up” failures, age of the present units, and efforts to establish the most reliable performance possible, a study program was begun to evaluate the klystron design. This article describes the results of Phase I (Study Definition) and Phase II (Design Improvement) of a four-phase program. Phase I revealed certain weaknesses and design features that conflict with ultrareliable klystron performance. Phase II has produced a new paper design that overcomes the deficiencies and unreliable features shown by the Phase I effort.
Details
- Volume
- 42-50
- Published
- April 15, 1979
- Pages
- 196–205
- File Size
- 927.0 KB