Power vacuum tubes handbook [[electronic resource] /] / Jerry C. Whitaker

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910462496103321
• Autore: Whitaker Jerry C
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Boca Raton, : Taylor & Francis, 2012
• ISBN: 1-315-21738-4; 1-280-12221-8; 9786613526076; 1-4398-5065-8
• Edizione: [3rd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (693 p.)
• Collana: Electronics handbook series
• Disciplina: 621.3815/12
• Soggetti: Vacuum-tubes; Power electronics; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgment; Author; Chapter 1: Power Vacuum Tube Applications; Chapter 2: Modulation Systems and Characteristics; Chapter 3: Vacuum Tube Principles; Chapter 4: Designing Vacuum Tube Systems; Chapter 5: Applying Vacuum Tube Devices; Chapter 6: Microwave Power Tubes; Chapter 7: RF Interconnection and Switching; Chapter 8: Properties of Materials; Chapter 9: Cooling Considerations; Chapter 10: Reliability Considerations; Chapter 11: Device Performance Criteria; Chapter 12: RF System Maintenance and Troubleshooting; Chapter 13: Safe Handling of Vacuum Tube DevicesBack Cover
• Sommario/riassunto: "This handbook examines the underlying technologies of each type of power vacuum tube device commonly in use today. It offers a comprehensive look at the important area of high-frequency/high-power applications of microwave power devices, making it possible for general principles to be translated to specific applications. Supporting mathematics and extensive technical illustrations and schematic diagrams are included to clarify the material presented. This new edition will provide the reader with important updates on new vacuum ; tube technology, devices, applications, design methods, and modulation methods.What's New in the Second Edition?Reviews the latest in new vacuum tube technology - new devices and refinements of existing devices that extend power and frequency capabilities identifies new applications for commercial and scientific research examines new frontiers on materials science - directly impacting construction, reliability, and performance outlines new methods of power tube design - yielding more efficient, lasting tubes describes new modulation methods affecting power tube design and application, including digital technologies"--