Crossed-Field Amplifiers (CFAs)

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Crossed-Field Amplifiers (CFAs)

CPI EDB’s crossed-field amplifiers (CFAs) are broadband, phase-stable microwave amplifiers used in coherent radar chains to efficiently generate very high peak output powers from relatively low input voltages which can be either applied to the cathode or an electrode similar to a TWTs cathode or grid pulsing, and in relatively small, lightweight packages. These characteristics make CFAs particularly well-suited
for applications in which the transmitter must be either airborne, transportable, mobile or portable. 

Featuring:

  • Frequencies from 1 GHz to 6 GHz
  • Power levels from 90 kW to 900 kW

Benefits:

  • High peak power
  • Long life
  • Wide bandwidth

Please contact CPI EDB to assist you with your crossed-field amplifier needs.
ElectronDevices@cpi-edb.com

CPI EDB Crossed-Field Amplifier (CFA) Capability Table

Product DescriptionFrequency (Min) (GHz)Frequency (Max) (GHz)Peak Power Output (kW)Duty Cycle (%)CoolingPulse Voltage (kV)Anode Current (A)
C-Band Crossed-Field Amplifiers (CFAs)5.45.9500 - 9002.5 - 5Water27 - 3027 - 30
L-Band Crossed-Field Amplifiers (CFAs)1.251.359032Water1125
S-Band Crossed-Field Amplifiers (CFAs)3.13.522020Conditional1636

Crossed-Field Amplifiers

Product DecriptionFrequency (Min) (GHz)Frequency (Max) (GHz)Peak Power Output (kW)Model Number
C-Band Crossed-field Amplifier VXC16065.405.90500VXC1606
C-Band Crossed-field Amplifier VXC16595.405.90900VXC1659
L-Band Crossed-field Amplifier VXL11691.251.3590VXL1169
S-Band Crossed-field Amplifiers VXS Series3.103.50220VXS Series