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Title: A 350 MHz, 200 kW CW, Multiple Beam Inductive Output Tube - Final Report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1055771· OSTI ID:1055771

This program developed a 200 kW CW, 350 MHz, multiple beam inductive output tube (MBIOT) for driving accelerator cavities. The MBIOT operates at 30 kV with a gain of 23 dB. The estimated efficiency is 70%. The device uses seven electron beams, each transmitting 1.4 A of current. The tube is approximately six feet long and weighs approximately 400 lbs. The prototype device will be evaluated as a potential RF source for the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL). Because of issues related to delivery of the electron guns, it was not possible to complete assembly and test of the MBIOT during the Phase II program. The device is being completed with support from Calabazas Creek Research, Inc., Communications & Power Industries, LLC. and the Naval Surface Weapons Center (NSWC) in Dahlgren, VA. The MBIOT will be initially tested at NSWC before delivery to ANL. The testing at NSWC is scheduled for February 2013.

Research Organization:
Calabazas Creek Research, Inc.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-07ER84876
OSTI ID:
1055771
Report Number(s):
Final Report
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English