High power Amplifier using Vacuum electronics for Overmatch Capability (HAVOC)
Abstract
The effectiveness of combat operations across all domains increasingly depends on our ability to control, exploit, and deny our adversaries use of the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum. The future ability to control the spectrum and deliver non-kinetic effects requires the development of advanced electronic components. HAVOC seeks to strengthen and maintain our dominance of the EM spectrum and overmatch rapidly emerging threats by providing unprecedented electronic attack capabilities by developing a wideband and agile waveform high-power vacuum amplifier. The size, weight, and power (SWaP) will be consistent with reusable airborne and mobile platforms enabling an increased offset range and the ability to engage multiple targets at the speed of light with minimal collateral damage. Realization of high power vacuum-electronic amplifier technology will require significant advancements in high current-density, long-life cathodes, wide band interaction circuits, high-power drivers, low-loss RF windows, and advanced power supplies. Such an electronic component will also bring new capabilities to air, ground, and ship-based radar systems.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- aa18b8a85a47990618f993de8be02b60
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