• The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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• v.31 no.1A
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• pp.48-57
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• 2006

TWTA is to perform the function that amplifies the input RF signal and outputs it to the antenna. This paper proposes a method that is to improve the cathode ripple or the SHF TWTA for satellite communications. Through the embodiment and experiment of 600W SHF TWTA, this method satisfies the design specifications. Also, RF performance is improved by reducing the noise of auxiliary power sources supplied to the RF part and eliminating the unexpected noise. Therefore, this method is very effective and can be used to develop the similar equipments.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.17 no.9 s.112
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• pp.852-859
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• 2006

This paper suggests a developing approach of EHF TWTA for satellite communications. In order to improve RF performance and gain, we design and realize an EHF TWTA using a linearizer and drive amplifiers. Through the embodiment and experiment of 80 W EHF TWTA, this method satisfies the design specifications. Therefore, this approach is very useful and can be used to develop the similar equipments.

• Proceedings of the Korea Electromagnetic Engineering Society Conference
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• 2002.11a
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• pp.384-388
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• 2002

X-band(8-12㎓)에서 50W의 고출력을 내는 진행파관 증폭기를 설계하고 제작하여 측정하였다. 본 연구에서는 전자빔과 전자파가 상호작용을 일으키는 Interaction Circuit을 나선형구조로 구성하였고 저속파구조의 분산특성을 얻기 위해 Sheath helix 모델링 이론을 적용하였고 HFSS(High Frequency Structure Simulator) Code를 사용해 분산특성을 얻었으며 이를 바탕으로 제작하여 측정하였다. 또한 2D-MAGIC Code를 통해 전파 빔과 전자파와의 상호작용관계와 증폭기의 성능을 예측하였다. 시뮬레이션 결과 포화입력전력 100 mW를 넣었을 때 10㎓에서 43W의 출력전력과 26㏈의 이득을 얻을 수 있었으며 측정을 통해 입력전력 30mw일 때 8W의 출력, 24㏈의 이득을 얻을 수 있었다.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2008.04a
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• pp.145-150
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• 2008

This paper suggests an applicable study on Helix TWT of Slow-Wave Structure for Surveillance RADAR. In order to improve Slow-Wave Structure performance and analysis, we design and realizer a Helix TWTA using a HFSS Code and LMSuite Code, Through the cutting and simulation of Helix TWTA, this parameter satisfies the design specifications, Therefore, this specifics is very useful and can be used to develop the similar equipments.

• Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea SC
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• v.47 no.6
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• pp.43-50
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• 2010

In this paper, the TWTA (Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier) maintenance system for the low altitude surveillance Radar was developed using the embedded Linux system, and its superiority was demonstrated through the performance test. Nowadays, the necessity of maintenance system and reliability testing on military equipments has been increasing steadily. In addition, nonlinear characteristics of the maintenance system for the low altitude surveillance Radar are more likely to have serious problems as well as to slow down durability. Therefore, after analyzing characteristics of RF input-output signal and TWTA, we designed interface circuits between the TWTA equipment and the embedded Linux system. The Linux kernel on the system was optimized to improve the efficiency and reliability. And our new TWTA maintenance system was evaluated in the real field. As a result, the proposed system was contented with desired specifications, and demonstrated military's fighting capabilities. Therefore, our novel system will advance military maintenance technology and will help to develop similar equipments.

• Aerospace Engineering and Technology
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• v.7 no.1
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• pp.108-114
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• 2008

The aim of this analysis is to verify the electrical compatibility of the interfaces which exist between TWTA(Travelling Wave Tube Amplifier) which is equipment of the Ka-band payload in COMS (Communication, Ocean and Meteorological Satellite) and external equipments. For each interface, this study checked the compatibility between equipments for the power links, commands, digital telemetry, analog telemetry, and failure condition or AIT(Assembly, Integration and Test) errors. In addition with this interface compatibility verification, this study outputs electrical and manufacturing recommendations to be applied at harness level.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• summer
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• pp.1184-1186
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• 2004

Focus Electrode(FE) 기능을 갖는 진행파관 증폭기(TWTA)를 구동하기 위하여 고전압 펄스전원 장치가 필요하다. 이 전원장치는 영부터 -5.0 kV TWT 캐소드 고전압 위에서 펄스 출력으로 동작되어야 한다 고전압펄스전원장치는 바이어스 전압이 영부터 -1.5 kV사이를 연속적으로 가변 할 수 있어야 하고, 펄스의 반복 주파수는 CW로 부터 1 kHz 그리고 펄스폭은 $10\;{\mu}s$부터 $500\;{\mu}s$로 선택 가능하여야 한다. 그리고 출력펄스의 상승 및 하강 시간은 150 ns 보다 작아야 한다. 턴-온 및 오프의 스윗칭 시간을 만족시키기 위하여 고전압 스위치는 직렬로 연결된 FET 모듈을 사용하였다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 고전압 펄스전원장치의 설계 및 제작원리 그리고 시험결과에 대하여 다루었다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Communication Sciences Conference
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• 1991.10a
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• pp.377.2-381
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• 1991

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.16 no.6 s.97
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• pp.644-651
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• 2005

In this paper, a new predistortion method to reduce nonlinearity or a traveling wave tube amplifiers(IWTAs) is proposed. Nonlinear transfer characteristics of TWTA are analyzed using carrier complex power series. Inverse carrier complex power series or a predistortion linearizer to linearizer TWTA are also proposed. The inverse nonlinear distortion characteristics of predistorter can be realized with reflective structure that is composed of Schottky diode and resistive-terminated transmission line. The AM-to-AM and the AM-to-PM characteristics for TWTA by proposed predistortive linearizer on K-band were improved from -5.825 dB and -37.321^{\circ} to 0.786 dB and 6.742^{\circ}, respectively.

• 한국ITS학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2002.11a
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• pp.185-188
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• 2002