High Power X-band Semiconductor Rf Switch for Pulse Compression Systems of Future Linear Colliders
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We describe the potential of semiconductor X-band RF switch arrays as a means of developing high power RF pulse compression systems for future linear colliders. We describe design methodology of high power RF switches, and scaling law which governs the relation between power handling capability and number of elements. The design and implementation of the active waveguide window is presented. The waveguide window is a silicon wafer with an array of four hundred PIN/NIP diodes covering the surface of the window. This waveguide window is located in an over-moded TE01 circular waveguide. The results of low power and high power RF measurements of the active waveguide window are presented. The high power experiment is performed at power levels of several megawatts at X-band.
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