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What is a Klystron Tube?

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What is a Klystron Tube?


Klystron Definition


A Klystron is a vacuum tube used to amplify or oscillate microwave signals, important in various high-frequency applications.




Operating Principle


Klystrons work by modulating the velocity of an electron beam within a vacuum tube to generate microwave energy.


 

 

Applications


Klystrons are essential in devices like RADAR systems, radio receivers, and microwave transmitters.


 

Technical Specifications


Klystrons operate across a broad range of frequencies and power outputs, with efficiency levels suitable for specialized applications.


 

Types of Klystron



Reflex Klystrons oscillation


 

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Apple-gate Diagram


 

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Applications of Reflex Klystron

 


  • Radio and RADAR receiver



  • A signal source in microwave generators



  • Frequency modulated oscillator in portable microwave links



  • Pump oscillator for parametric amplifiers



  • Local oscillator in microwave receivers


 

 

 

Two Cavity Klystrons oscillation


 

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