MICROWAVE TEST
BENCH
Model TCM 013 Series
Sci-tech’s Klystron & Gunn
Diode based Microwave Test
Benches Model TCM 013A &
TCM 013B are versatile training
equipments for tele -
communication engineering. They
are specially designed & ruggedly
A Typical Microwave Bench Set - Up constructed to last through many
years of classroom & laboratory
use by both skilled & novice
operators. The Microwave Benches
are design to work in the X band
(8.2 to 12.4 GHz). These are
strongly supported by a
comprehensive instruction manual
complete with theory and operation
details for all the different
experiments.
Set of Microwave Components
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
KLYSTRON POWER SUPPLY:
Beam voltage : - 250 to – 350 volts (variable)
Beam Current : 0 – 50 mA
Reflector supply voltage : -10 to -210 volts
Filament supply: 6.3 volts
Modulation wave shape : Square
Modulation Frequency: 900 Hz - 1600 Hz
Modulation amplitude : Variable over wide
range and covers at least half the widest mode to
give maximum output power.
A.C. Mains Voltage: 230 Volts 10%
Frequency of the mains: 50 Hz
Digital Voltmeter & Current meter
VSWR METER (SOLID STATE):
Sensitivity : 0.2 micro volt at 200 ohms
level for full-scale deflection.
Noise level : Less than 8dB input
terminated by 200ohms resistance.
Range : 70dB Input attenuator provides
60dB in 10dB steps.
Scale Selector input : Normal, Expand & -5
dB.
Frequency: 1 KHz 7 %
Input Connector: BNC Female.
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Power : 230 Volts 10% 50 Hz.
SLOTTED SECTION WITH CARRIAGE :
Frequency: 8.2 - 12.4 GHz
Waveguide: WR90 or RG .52/U
Residual V.S.W.R: 1.01 max.
TUNABLE PROBE:
Frequency : 2.8 - 18 GHz
Detector : IN 23 or IN 21
Output Connector : BNC Female.
FREQUENCY METER ( Micrometer Type) :
Band : X
Frequency Range GHz : 8.2 - 12.4
Caliberation Accuracy : 2 MHz
Caliberation Increament: +10 MHz
Max. VSWR at off Resonance: 1.01
Wave-guide : RG .52/U
VARIABLE ATTENUATOR :
Frequency : 8.2 - 12.4 GHz
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Attenuation : 0 to 10 dB
Max. V.S.W.R : 1.1
Average Power : 2W
Wave-guide : RG .52/U
MATCHED TERMINATION :
Band: X
Frequency Range GHz: 8.2 - 12.4
Max. VSWR: 1.04
Wave guide : RG - 52/U
Flange : UG - 39/U
UNIVERSAL WAVEGUIDE STAND :
Universal Waveguide Stand accepts K, KU, X, C and S - band
components for setting up a wave guide test bench or
transmission system. The stands are adjustable in height
and be locked in position by mean of a screw.
GUNN OSCILLATOR :
Band: X
Frequency Range GHz: 8.5 - 12.0
Band Width GHz: 3.4
Pushing Figure: 8 MHz / V
Nominal Power O/P: 10 mV
Gunn Diode: MA 49156
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PIN MODULAR :
Band: X
Frequency Range GHz: 8.2 - 12.4
Pin Bias: 0.10 volts square wave.
Wave guide :RG - 52/U
Flange : UG - 39/U
FIXED ATTENUATOR: (1 EACH)
Frequency : 8.2 to 12.4 GHz
Attenuation : 3db
Maximum VSWR : 1.1
Wave Guide : RG 52 / U
Three Port Ferrite Circulator / Isolator :
Band : X
Frequency Range GHz: 8.2 - 12.4
Waveguide : RG - 52/U
Circulator when terminated by a matched
termination on one of its port, it works as an
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Isolator
SLIDE SCREW TUNER:
Band : X
Frequency Range GHz : 8.2 - 12.4
Main VSWR Tunning : 20: 1.02
Range Waveguide : RG
Flange : UG - 39/U
WAVEGUIDE DETECTOR MOUNT
Band : X
Frequency Range GHz : 8.2 - 12.4
Detector : IN 23
Output Connector : BNC
Waveguide : RG - 52/U
PYRAMIDAL WAVE GUIDE HORN ANTENNA:
Band: X
Frequency Range GHz: 8.2 - 12.4
Gain (dB): 17
Max. VSWR: 1.2
Waveguide : RG - 52/U
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MICROWAVE BENCH Gunn Diode Based Model – TCM 013B
Sci-tech’s Gunn Diode Based Microwave Bench, Model TCM 013B consist of the following:
[Link]. ITEM QUANTITY
1. Gunn Oscillator 01 NOS
2. Gunn Power Supply 01 NOS
3. Pin Modulator 01 NOS
4. Solid State V.S.W.R. Meter 01 NOS
5. Slotted Section (Line) with Universal Probe Carriage 01 NOS
6. Tunable Probe 01 NOS
7. Variable Attenuator 01 NOS
8. Fixed Attenuator 01 NOS
9. Frequency Meter (Micrometer Type) 01 NOS
10. Slide Screw (S.S.) Tuner 01 NOS
11. Matched Termination (Matched Load) 02 NOS
12. Wave Guide Detector Mount 02 NOS
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13. Pyramidal Wave Guide Horn Antenna 02 NOS
14. Circulator (Which can also be used as an Isolator 01 NOS
15. Movable Short (Variable Short) 01 NOS
16. Fixed Short 01 NOS
17. Series Tee (E – Plane Tee) 01 NOS
18. Shunt Tee (H – Plane Tee) 01 NOS
19. Magic Tee (E – H Tee) 01 NOS
20. Multi Hole Directional Coupler 01 NOS
21. Wave Guide Stands 04 NOS
22. Crystal Detector (IN 23) 02 NOS
23. Reflector 01 NOS
24. Cables with proper terminations 03 NOS
25. Nut Bolts 50 NOS
26. Open Ended Spanner (for above) 01 NOS
27. Detailed Instruction Manual 01 SET’s
MICROWAVE BENCH Klystron Based Model – TCM 013A
Sci-tech’s Klystron Based Microwave Bench Model TCM 013A consists of the following:
[Link]. ITEM QUANTITY
1. Klystron Tube 01 NOS
2. Klystron Mount 01 NOS
3. Klystron Power Supply 01 NOS
4. Solid State V.S.W.R. Meter 01 NOS
5. Slotted Section (Line) with Universal Probe Carriage 01 NOS
6. Tunable Probe 01 NOS
7. Variable Attenuator 01 NOS
8. Fixed Attenuator 01 NOS
9. Frequency Meter (Micrometer Type) 01 NOS
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10. Slide Screw (S.S.) Tuner 01 NOS
11. Matched Termination (Matched Load) 02 NOS
12. Wave Guide Detector Mount 02 NOS
13. Pyramidal Wave Guide Horn Antenna 02 NOS
14. Circulator (Which can also be used as an Isolator 01 NOS
15. Movable Short (Variable Short) 01 NOS
16. Fixed Short 01 NOS
17. Series Tee (E – Plane Tee) 01 NOS
18. Shunt Tee (H – Plane Tee) 01 NOS
19. Magic Tee (E – H Tee) 01 NOS
20. Multi Hole Directional Coupler 01 NOS
21. Wave Guide Stands 04 NOS
22. Crystal Detector (IN 23) 02 NOS
23. Reflector 01 NOS
24. Cables 02 NOS
25. Nut Bolts 50 NOS
26. Open Ended Spanner (for above) 01 NOS
27. Detailed Instruction Manual 01 SET
EXPERIMENTS
The following experiments can be easily performed on both Gunn Diode & Klystron Based Test Bench:
1. Identification of various Microwave Components.
2. Study of various bands of Microwave Frequencies.
3. Illustrate and study the use of Gunn Diode / Klystron Tube, and its Power Supply.
4. Illustrate and study the use of Frequency Meter for measurement of Microwave Frequency.
5. Demonstrate and study the relationship between Frequency, Wave Length in free space and in Wave Guide.
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6. Measurement of VSWR of an unknown Load.
7. Illustrate and study the use of Slide Screw Tuner.
8. Study of Propagation of Microwaves.
9. Illustrate and study of Antenna Testing (Gain Measurement).
10. Illustrate and study the use of Microwave Attenuator (fixed and variable).
11. Illustrate and study the use of Series Tee (E - Plane Tee).
12. Illustrate and study the use of Shunt Tee (H - Plane Tee).
13. Illustrate and study the use of Magic Tee (E - H Tee).
14. Illustrate and study the use of Multi Hole Directional Coupler.
15. Illustrate and study the use of Circulator and Isolator.]
Specifications, Model Photos and design subject to changes without any notice
