A 6.5 GHz-11.5 GHz Source Using a Grid Amplifier with a Twist Reflector

Moonil Kim, Jonathan B. Hacker, Michael P. De Lisio, David B. Rutledge, Emilio A. Sovero, James J. Rosenberg

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Abstract

We have constructed and tested an oscillator using a grid amplifier with external feedback from a twist reflector. The twist reflector serves two functions—it changes the output polarization to match the input, and its position sets the feedback phase. This permits a wider tuning range than has been possible with previous grid oscillators. The source could be continuously tuned from 8.2 GHz to 11.0 GHz by moving the twist reflector. By moving the polarizer and mirror in the twist reflector independently, a 1.8-to-l frequency range from 6.5 GHz to 11.5 GHz was achieved. The peak effective radiated power was 6.3 W at 9.9 GHz.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1772-1774
Number of pages3
JournalIEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques
Volume41
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1993 Oct

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiation
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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