CRAFT Ion Cyclotron Range of Frequencies (ICRF) High-Power Test Facility

Apr 09, 2026

The CRAFT Ion Cyclotron High-Power Test Platform is a key subsystem of the Comprehensive Research Facility for Fusion Technology (CRAFT). The platform primarily consists of two high-power transmitter systems, a 3dB dual-channel megawatt-class power combiner, a 3MW test load, a transmission and matching system, a cooling system, and a control system.

This platform is designed for high-power, long-pulse performance testing of transmitter wave source electron tetrode tubes and high-power transmission RF components, as well as low-power testing of key antenna components.

Key specifications:

Frequency: 40–80 MHz

Maximum Power: ≥ 2 MW

Pulse Duration: 1000 s