Klystron Based Microwave Test Bench — MOE Lab Tender Details

The setup is used to study the characteristics of klysron tube as an amplifier for high radio frequencies.

Scope of Learning:

1. Study of mode characteristics of reflex Klystron
2. Measurement of Guide Wavelength & frequency of signal in a rectangular waveguide using slotted line carriage in a microwave test bench. 
3. Determination of mode number, transit time and electronic tuning sensitivity.

A Klystron Based Microwave Test Bench consists of the following components:

S. No.    COMPONENTS & INSTRUMENTS .              

1. Klystron Mount
2. Klystron tube    
3. Isolator
4. Frequency Meter (DR)  
5. Variable Attenuator
6. Slotted  Section
7. Tunable Probe  
8. Detector Mount              
9. Movable Short
10. Matched termination    
11. S. S. Tuner
12. Waveguide stand
13. VSWR Meter
14. Solid State Klystron Power supply
15. Cooling Fan with stand                 
16. Fixed Short                        
17. BNC Cable