Compact, High Temperature and Modular 100 W-class Electronic Power Conditioner for Ku- and Ka-band Travelling Wave Tubes (ARTES AT 5C.514)

Objectives: The objective of this activity is to develop and test a modular 100W-class Ku- and Ka-band universal compact Electronic Power Conditioner (EPC) based on MHz-range switching frequency, high temperature, wide bandgap technology and planar magnetics. This will include an efficient thermal management design. The targeted improvements include a mass, footprint, and volume reduction of up to 30% while maintaining efficiency comparable to the current state of the art. It should also offer compatibility up to an 85°C base plate operating temperature and reduce assembly and testing efforts by 30%.