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- M.A. Kempkes, F.O. Arntz, J.A. Casey, M.P.J. Gaudreau, N. Reinhardt, R.P. Torti
Diversified Technologies, Inc., Bedford
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The Next Generation Linear Collider (NLC) will require hundreds of X-band high power klystrons. These klystrons are typically cathode pulsed at 500 kV and 265 A each, with 1.6 microsecond pulses of RF, and a complex microwave delay line to achieve 400 ns RF pulses. Because the pulsed voltage is so high, CV2f losses will lead to many millions of dollars per year of wasted power. The klystron group at SLAC, working with Calabazas Creek Research (CCR), is developing a gridded, sheet beam klystron. This new klystron design avoids the CV2 losses of cathode pulsing because its cathode is not pulsed - it remains at a constant high voltage. Instead, the grid voltage is pulsed over a much smaller (6 kV) voltage range. This paper will describe DTI's progress in development of the electronics required to drive this new klystron, including a 500 kV multiplier power supply and grid modulator, a multi-concentric high voltage cable, which also acts as the pulse forming line, and an advanced, reentrant cable connection to the klystron itself. This design allows the klystron to be located adjacent to the beamline, and separated from the power electronics, improving RF efficiency, maintainability, and overall reliability.
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