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| URL | https://doi.org/10.18429/JACoW-LINAC2024-MOPB088 |
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| Title | New concepts for a high power 805 MHz RF amplifier for LANSCE using Gallium Nitride semiconductors |
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| Abstract | Los Alamos Neutron Science Center uses a coupled-cavity linac (CCL) to accelerate H- beam from 100 to 800 MeV. This was the first CCL put into operation (1972) and is powered by forty-four 1.25 MW 805 MHz klystrons developed in the same era. A new initiative is underway to develop a replacement RF amplifier that fits in place of one klystron with HV modulator tank, and is functionally equivalent or better in RF performance. Conventional LDMOS transistors based on silicon have reduced power above 500 MHz, and are also limited in peak power by the maximum drain voltage (50-65 volts). Changing wireless infrastructure is causing leading manufacturers to introduce and discontinue products within a decade. Long term operation of LANSCE requires continuity of product availability. We have chosen leading-edge high voltage Gallium Nitride (GaN) on Silicon Carbide transistors to be able to reduce the number of active devices and the complexity of power combing. GaN has inherent higher temperature and voltage capability. We are testing devices for 3.6 kW of saturated power at 100 volts, and improvements are underway. Combining technology is also under study as part of the overall system. |
| Paper | download: MOPB088.pdf |
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| Conference | 32nd Linear Accelerator Conference (LINAC2024) |
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| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Date | 25-30 Aug 2024 |
| Publisher | JACoW Publishing, Geneva, Switzerland |
| Editorial Board | Kelly Jaje (ANL), Kip Bishofberger (LANL), Ryan Brody (ANL), Gustavo Bruno (ANL), Jan Chrin (PSI), Cathy Eyberger (ANL), Maggie Montes (SLAC), Denise Skiadopoulos (ANL), Ling Wang (MSU/FRIB), Kent Wootton (ANL) |
| Online ISBN | 978-3-95450-219-6 |
| Online ISSN | 2226-0366 |
| Received | 21 August 2024 |
| Revised | 09 September 2024 |
| Accepted | 11 September 2024 |
| Issued | 23 October 2024 |
| DOI | 10.18429/JACoW-LINAC2024-MOPB088 |
| Pages | 238-240 |
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