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

CPI Crossed-Field Amplifier (CFA) Capability Table

Product Description Frequency (GHz) Peak Power (kW) Duty Cycle Cooling Pulse Voltage (kV) Anode Current (A)
C-Band CFAs 5.4 - 5.9 500 - 900 .0025 - .005 Water 27 - 30 27 - 30
L-Band CFAs 1.25 - 1.35 90 .032 Water 11 25
S-Band CFAs 3.1 - 3.5 220 .02 Conditional 16 36
X-Band CFAs 8.9 - 10.0 500 - 900 .001 Liquid/Water 34 - 36 34 - 60
Crossed-Field Amplifiers
Product Decription Frequency Range Min (GHz) Frequency Range Max (GHz) Peak Power Output (kW) Model Number
C-Band Crossed-field Amplifier VXC1606 5.40 5.90 500
C-Band Crossed-field Amplifier VXC1659 5.40 5.90 900
L-Band Crossed-field Amplifier VXL1169 1.25 1.35 90
S-Band Crossed-field Amplifiers VXS 3.10 3.50 220
X-Band Crossed-field Amplifier SFD233G 9.00 9.50 900
X-Band Crossed-field Amplifier SFD251H 9.50 10.00 500
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