Robust optimization of high-frequency traveling-wave tube slow-wave circuits

被引:6
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作者
Wilson, Jeffrey D. [1 ]
Chevalier, Christine T.
机构
[1] NASA, Glenn Res Ctr, Cleveland, OH 44135 USA
[2] Analex Corp, Cleveland, OH 44135 USA
关键词
algorithm; optimization; robust design; simulated annealing; traveling-wave tube (TWT);
D O I
10.1109/TED.2007.894613
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
An optimization algorithm has been developed to provide robust designs for slow-wave circuits of high-frequency traveling-wave tubes (TWTs). The algorithm utilizes the optimization method of simulated annealing in a TWT simulation code. By considering the effects of dimensional variations during the optimization, a phase-velocity profile of a slow-wave circuit is generated. A simulated statistical performance test of a robust design for a 94-GHz folded-waveguide circuit shows significantly less sensitivity to dimensional tolerance variations.
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页码:1232 / 1237
页数:6
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