About
A History of Technical Innovation, Perseverance, and Strategic Expansion
With a firm foundation as a reliable repair facility for klystrons and traveling-wave tubes (TWTs) since 1994, we have leveraged our knowledge, experience, and technology to grow our niche L-Band product line and broaden our customer base.
Engineering for Reliability and Longevity
PendEl’s first major contract was in 1994 with the US Department of Energy to repair 150 high-power klystrons for what is now The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (TJNAF) in Newport News, VA. JLAB is a high-level physics lab investigating quarks and gluons in a never-ending quest to understand our physical world on a fundamental level. A self-evident demonstration of our commitment to quality and longevity is that many of the original repairs from those early days remain operational some 25 years later. We continue to work with Jefferson Lab, acting as a repair depot for the 5kW, 1.5GHz klystrons that comprise an integral aspect of the particle accelerator there.
By the late 90s and proceeding through 2008, PendEl developed and marketed a line of high power Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers; these are systems comprising a TWT, power supply, and supporting electronics in one chassis.
We sold to customers worldwide, including Tadiran, White Sands, Georgia Tech Research Institute, Emitech, Raytheon, Aeroflex, Syndetix, and Big Crow Program Office, to name a few.
Today, PendEl has become a trusted source for a unique and niche line of high-power L-Band TWTS, and is presently developing similar TWT lines in S and C Band. PendEl TWTs work harder and last longer due to their impressive thermal and power-handling capabilities — a consequence of PendEl’s unique brazed-block helix support technology that ensures optimal ruggedness and unparalleled reliability.
Having established several key strategic alliances, a growing catalog of products and services, and an impressive list of satisfied customers, PendEl is positioned for significant growth in the coming years.
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