Accession Number:

ADA636968

Title:

Nanosecond Pulse Generators for Magnetron Operation

Descriptive Note:

Conference paper

Corporate Author:

NAVAL WEAPONS CENTER CHINA LAKE CA

Personal Author(s):

• Nyswander, Reuben E.
• Auger, Gerald J.

Report Date:

1976-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

7.0

Abstract:

To operate with pulse durations of under 15 ns, most magnetrons require a special type of modulation signal. This paper describes the design and operation of practical short pulse modulator circuits providing magnetron outputs of as short as 7 ns. The resulting transmitters provide an economical approach to high resolution radar systems. The short pulse techniques have also been used to enhance the coherent operation of magnetrons which are being pumped with an RF reference signal.

Descriptors:

• *MAGNETRONS
• *PULSE GENERATORS
• CIRCUITS
• HIGH RESOLUTION
• MODULATORS
• PULSE MODULATION
• RADAR EQUIPMENT
• RADIOFREQUENCY
• SHORT PULSES
• TRANSMITTERS

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE