Author: Nobel, B.S.
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TUP114 Rugged Solid-state RF Amplifiers for Accelerator Applications - Design and Performance from an Industry Perspective 1053
 
  • S.C. Dillon, B.S. Nobel, J.L. Reid, C.P. Schach, W.J. Villena Gonzales
    Tomco Technologies, Stepney, South Australia, Australia
 
  Recent advances in transistor technology are making solid-state RF amplifiers an increasingly viable alternative to tube systems in accelerator applications. This paper details the development and performance of a range of new high power amplifiers, based on current MOSFET technology, and designed specifically for this application. A generic modular architecture that can be used to construct high power CW amplifier systems operating from HF up to S-band, is detailed. Key design considerations in terms of modularity, redundancy, reliability and cost are discussed.