Global design analysis for highly repeatable solid-state klystron modulators

TL;DR: In this article, an analysis of the repeatability issue in the electrical-to-radio frequency conversion chains using pulsed klystrons is presented, where the focus is on the power electronics used in klystron modulators.

Abstract: This paper presents an analysis of the repeatability issue in the electrical-to-radio frequency conversion chains using pulsed klystrons. The focus is on the power electronics used in klystron modulators. Repeatability definition is presented and simulation results allow deriving important conclusions regarding the voltage repeatability harmonic content versus power electronics design directions. The trade-off between klystron modulator and low level RF controls is a key point for optimizing the global system repeatability performance.