Abstract:
A magnetron has an anode and a cathode. The cathode includes two parts joined by sleeves of ferrous alloy spaced by a sleeve of insulating material. The ferrous alloy sleeves are adapted to be connected to opposite poles of a power supply for heating the cathode. A high frequency power supply is used to heat the cathode. The ferrous alloy sleeves have a surface coating of conductive material. The currents induced by the magnetic field generated by the high frequency currents of the power supply are largely confined to the conductive coating due to the skin effect, avoiding the heating of and losses in the ferrous alloy itself which would otherwise ensue.
Abstract:
A high frequency cathode heater supply for a microwave source includes a SMPS inverter and an isolation transformer having a primary winding arranged to be powered by the SMPS inverter, a monitor winding passing through primary core assemblies of the primary winding and a secondary winding arranged for connection to the cathode heater. A current monitor is arranged to monitor a current in the primary windings. Signal processing modules are arranged to receive a first input signal from the monitor winding indicative of a voltage across the cathode heater and a second input signal from the current monitor indicative of a current through the cathode heater. The signal processing modules are arranged to output a control signal to the SMPS inverter to control power supplied to the cathode heater dependent on a monitored resistance of, or monitored power supplied to, the cathode heater as determined from the first input signal and the second input signal.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for generation of microwaves comprising a coaxial virtual cathode oscillator (1) with an outer cylindrical tube forming a cathode (2) and connected to a transmission line (8) for feeding the cathode (2) with voltage pulses, and an inner cylindrical tube, at least partially transparent for electrons, forming an anode (3) and connected to a transmission device (8) for outputting microwave radiation generated by the formation of a virtual cathode (4) inside an area enclosed by the anode. Through the introduction of a centre conductor (5) arranged to coincide with the centre axle (19) for the cathode's (2) outer cylindrical tube and in electrical connection with the tube a device for generation of microwaves is obtained having improved energy efficiency and better broadband performance.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for generation of microwaves comprising a coaxial virtual cathode oscillator (1) with an outer cylindrical tube forming a cathode (2) and connected to a transmission line (8) for feeding the cathode (2) with voltage pulses, and an inner cylindrical tube, at least partially transparent for electrons, forming an anode (3) and connected to a transmission device (8) for outputting microwave radiation generated by the formation of a virtual cathode (4) inside an area enclosed by the anode. Through the introduction of a centre conductor (5) arranged to coincide with the centre axle (19) for the cathode's (2) outer cylindrical tube and in electrical connection with the tube a device for generation of microwaves is obtained having improved energy efficiency and better broadband performance.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for generation of microwaves comprising a virtual cathode oscillator (1) in a coaxial embodiment with an outer cylindrical tube forming a cathode (2) and connected to a transmission line (14) for feeding the cathode (2) with voltage pulses, and an inner cylindrical tube, at least partially transparent for electrons, forming a anode (3) and connected to a waveguide (13) for outputting microwave radiation generated by the formation of a virtual cathode (4) inside an area enclosed by the anode. Through the introduction of electrically conductive structures (5 and 6) a device for generation of microwaves is achieved that demonstrates higher efficiency and higher peak output.
Abstract:
It is an object of the present invention to obtain a cathode body capable of maintaining a long service life even when a high current flows therethrough. According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a magnetron cathode body including, as a base material, a high-melting-point metal containing an electron emission material, and rare-earth boride coating a surface thereof. As the electron emission material and the high-melting-point metal, La2O3 and W are desirable, respectively. As the rare-earth boride, LaB6 is preferable.
Abstract translation:本发明的目的是获得即使当高电流流经时也能够保持长使用寿命的阴极体。 根据本发明,可以获得包含作为基材的含有电子发射材料的高熔点金属和涂覆其表面的稀土硼化物的磁控阴极体。 作为电子发射材料和高熔点金属,分别需要La 2 O 3和W。 作为稀土硼化物,优选LaB6。
Abstract:
To obtain a brazing material where the major components thereof is Mo and Ru of the rare metal is not used.The brazing material comprised of (1 to 3.5) wt % of C—(1 to 3.5) wt % of B—remainder of Mo.
Abstract:
An “eggbeater” cathode comprising a transparent cathode including a plurality of longitudinally oriented cathode strips anchored at both ends between support discs and forming an open-walled hollow cylindrical structure. A cathode base is disposed substantially coaxially with a longitudinal axis of the transparent cathode and surrounded by the plurality of cathode strips, wherein the support discs secure the cathode strips to the cathode base and result in a cathode that is more robust in harsh operating environments compared with a simple transparent cathode.
Abstract:
A magnetron 10 is equipped with a helical filament 39, as an element of a cathode assembly, arranged on a central axis of an anode cylindrical body 13. Assuming that a resistance value of the filament 39 before forming the carbonized layer is R1 and a resistance value of the filament 39 after forming the carbonized layer is R2, a thickness of the carbonized layer 42 of the filament 39 is determined such that a carbonization rate Rx defined by the equation “Rx={(R2−R1)/R1}×100” in a range of from 30 to 50%.
Abstract:
A radio frequency magnetron device for generating radio frequency power includes a cathode at least partially formed from a diamond material. An anode is disposed concentrically around the cathode. An electron field is provided radially between the anode and the cathode. First and second oppositely charged pole pieces are operatively connected to the cathode for producing a magnetic field in a direction perpendicular to the electric field. A filament is provided within the electron tube which when heated produces primary electrons. Alternatively, a voltage is applied to the anode which causes primary electrons to emit from the diamond coated cathode. A portion of the primary electrons travel in a circular path and induce radio frequency power. Another portion of the primary electrons spiral back and collide with the cathode causing the emission of secondary electrons. The secondary electron emission sustains operation of the magnetron device once the device has been started.