e2v releases world leading broadband mini TWTs

e2v has announced the introduction of 2 new broadband mini helix Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs).

The first tube is designed to operate at between 4.5 and 18GHz and is available now, the second, designed to operate between 2 and 18GHz will be released into production later this year. The 4.5-18GHz TWT offers world leading size, weight and performance figures, whilst the 2-18GHz TWT is unique in its broadband capability.

The broadband operation of these new tubes delivers a first for systems designers, the opportunity to replace multiple tubes within a system with a single tube, delivering savings on system size, weight, power requirements and cost.

These TWTs extend e2v’s extensive range of coupled cavity and helix TWTs designed for the exacting requirements of commercial and military applications including radar, satellite uplinks, Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) and laboratory testing equipment.

Tony Challis e2v’s Helix TWT product manager commented “We developed these tubes specifically as a result of our involvement with the global defence community”, adding “feedback from our detailed test results has already been extremely positive, with system flexibility, cost and efficiency improvements leading to some very interesting electronic countermeasure project proposals”.

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Press contact: Andy Bennett 01245 453296 andy.bennett@e2v.com

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About e2V
e2v’s objective is to be a global leader in the design and supply of specialised components and sub-systems that enable the world’s leading systems companies to deliver innovative solutions for medical & science, aerospace & defence, and commercial & industrial markets.

e2v is organised into four divisions:

• High performance electron devices and subsystems for applications including defence electronic countermeasures, radiotherapy cancer treatment, radar systems, industrial heating, satellite communications amplifiers and digital television transmitters.
• Advanced CCD and CMOS imaging sensors and cameras for applications including space, science and life science imaging, industrial process control, intra-oral and panoramic dental X-ray systems, military surveillance and automotive imaging.
• Specialist Semiconductors – including logic, memory and microprocessors for high reliability microprocessor and MRAM requirements, in partnership with Freescale Semiconductor and Everspin, mission-critical avionics and defence programs requiring high reliability integrated circuits, high speed data converters and sensor data acquisition utilising mixed signal application specific devices.
• A range of professional sensing products for applications including environmental safety, x-ray spectroscopy, automotive alarm and security systems, microwave radar and safety and arming devices, fire rescue and security thermal imaging.

For the year ended 31 March 2009, e2v achieved sales of £233m and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. In October 2008 e2v acquired QP semiconductor, a leading US-based designer and supplier of specialty semiconductor components used in military and aerospace applications, establishing e2v’s first US manufacturing base.

The Company is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has approximately 1700 employees in six production facilities across Europe and North America. e2v also operates a global network of sales and technical support offices, supported by local distributors and resellers.

Further information is available from www.e2v.com