Beverly Microwave Division

Crossed-Field Amplifiers (CFAs)

CPI BMD’s crossed-field amplifiers (CFAs) are broadband, phase-stable microwave amplifiers used in coherent radar chains to efficiently generate very high peak output powers from relatively low input voltages which can be either applied to the cathode or an electrode similar to a TWTs cathode or grid pulsing, and in relatively small, lightweight packages. These characteristics make CFAs particularly
well-suited for applications in which the transmitter must be either airborne, transportable, mobile or portable.
Featuring:
  • Frequencies from 1 GHz to 10 GHz
  • Power levels from 90 kW to 900 kW
Benefits:
  • High peak power
  • Long life
  • Wide bandwidth
Please contact CPI BMD to assist you with your crossed-field amplifier needs.
+1 (978) 922-6000 or +1 (978) 922-6004
BMDmarketing@cpii.com

CPI Crossed-Field Amplifier (CFA) Capability Table
Product Description Frequency (Min) (GHz) Frequency (Max) (GHz) Peak Power Output (kW) Duty Cycle (%) Cooling Pulse Voltage (kV) Anode Current (A)
C-Band Crossed-Field Amplifiers (CFAs) 5.4 5.9 500 - 900 2.5 - 5 Water 27 - 30 27 - 30
L-Band Crossed-Field Amplifiers (CFAs) 1.25 1.35 90 32 Water 11 25
S-Band Crossed-Field Amplifiers (CFAs) 3.1 3.5 220 20 Conditional 16 36
X-Band Crossed-Field Amplifiers (CFAs) 8.9 10.0 500 - 900 1 Liquid/Water 34 - 36 34 - 60
Crossed-Field Amplifiers
Product Decription Frequency (Min) (GHz) Frequency (Max) (GHz) Peak Power Output (kW) Model Number
C-Band Crossed-field Amplifier VXC1606 5.40 5.90 500
VXC1606
C-Band Crossed-field Amplifier VXC1659 5.40 5.90 900
VXC1659
L-Band Crossed-field Amplifier VXL1169 1.25 1.35 90
VXL1169
S-Band Crossed-field Amplifiers VXS Series 3.10 3.50 220
VXS Series
X-Band Crossed-field Amplifier SFD233G 9.00 9.50 900
SFD233G
X-Band Crossed-field Amplifier SFD251H 9.50 10.00 500
SFD251H
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