HIGH-POWER, SOLID-STATE AMPLIFIER

Abstract

Because of recent advances in both bipolar and divider/combiner technologies, solid-state amplifiers can now be configured to operate at high power levels through L-, S- and Cband frequencies. This paper describes both module and divider/combiner technology developments that are required to achieve amplifier peak powers of 200 kW at L-band, 70 kW at S-band, and 30 kW at C-band. The feasibility of this performance throughout these frequency ranges has been demonstrated in the Antenna/Microwave Lab at ITT Gilfillan.