Description
Varian 057513-05 700 Watt TWT Power Supply Microwave Equipment Division RF
The Varian 057513-05 is a 700-watt power supply designed to drive traveling wave tube (TWT) amplifiers used in RF, microwave, and satellite communications systems. Produced by Varian's Microwave Equipment Division in Santa Clara, California, this unit carries GIF designation 58270 and is constructed in a compact aluminum chassis with integrated heatsink fins. TWT power supplies provide the high-voltage DC rails required to bias the helix and collector electrodes of a traveling wave tube — a critical function in ground station uplink chains, radar systems, and microwave test benches.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Varian Microwave Equipment Division, Santa Clara, CA
- Model: 057513-05
- GIF Number: GIF 58270
- Power Output: 700 Watts
- Country of Manufacture: United States (Made in USA per label)
- Connector 1: 5-pin circular connector (visible on chassis panel)
- Connector 2: Multi-pin D-sub style connector, approximately 24-pin (visible on chassis panel)
- Chassis: Aluminum with top-mounted heatsink fins
- Form Factor: Benchtop / chassis mount
- Unit only — no cables or accessories included
Applications
Traveling wave tube power supplies like the Varian 057513-05 are used wherever a TWT amplifier requires a dedicated high-voltage bias source. Common applications include satellite earth station uplink transmitters, military and commercial microwave communication links, radar transmitter chains, and RF/microwave laboratory test systems. Varian's Microwave Equipment Division was a major supplier of TWT amplifiers and associated power conditioning equipment from the 1960s through the 1990s, serving both government/defense and commercial satcom markets. This type of unit is still sought after for legacy satcom ground station maintenance, TWT amplifier refurbishment, and microwave research applications where original replacement supplies are difficult to source.
Varian 057513-05 700 Watt TWT Power Supply for Microwave Equipment Division RF applications. This is a used unit in working condition. The aluminum chassis shows typical handling marks and surface wear from lab or field use. Two connectors are visible on the chassis panels: a 5-pin circular connector and a multi-pin D-sub connector. Cosmetically honest but functional.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Varian |
Model: |
057513-05 |
MPN: |
057513-05 |
Type: |
TWT (Traveling Wave Tube) Power Supply |
SKU: |
31543 |
Power Output: |
700 Watts |
GIF Number: |
GIF 58270 |
Manufacturer Division: |
Varian Microwave Equipment Division |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Application: |
RF / Microwave / Satcom TWT Amplifier |
Connector Type 1: |
5-pin circular connector |
Connector Type 2: |
Multi-pin D-sub connector (approx. 24-pin) |
Form Factor: |
Benchtop / Chassis Mount |
Condition: |
As-Is / For Parts or Not Working |
Seller Notes: |
Sold as-is for parts or repair; unable to test. Unit only — no cables included. |
Condition Notes: |
Varian 057513-05 700W TWT Power Supply, used working condition. Aluminum chassis with typical handling marks and wear. Has 5-pin circular and D-sub connectors. |
