4–7 Feb 2020
CERN
Europe/Zurich timezone

Power Couplers - Technology, manufacturing, and four ways to procure for half the price (15' + 8')

5 Feb 2020, 11:00
23m
6/2-024 - BE Auditorium Meyrin (CERN)

6/2-024 - BE Auditorium Meyrin

CERN

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Speaker

Steve Einarson (CPII)

Description

Abstract:
Power couplers provide the vacuum and thermal interface between the superconducting cavity and the room temperature waveguide components, and transmit microwave power. The production of Power Couplers require a unique set of manufacturing processes. Procurement costs can vary widely for a number of reasons. This paper will show the critical technologies required and the breakdown of major components of cost.

Provocative topic:
Four methods to procure couplers for half the price will be discussed, along with recommendations for cost savings from a manufacturers perspective.

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