The UC Davis MM and Microwave Plasma Diagnostics Group utilizes state of the art machines, processes, and techniques for the precision machining and fabrication of high-performance vacuum electronics and the development of cutting-edge research in mm-wave and microwave technology. Some of our technology includes:
During the past decade, the DMRC has used this equipment to not only support microwave research, but to also as a tool to explore the intricacies of micro and nano machining. While producing micro machined parts, we are able to research various aspects of advanced micro/nano machining with respect to their effect high-performance vacuum electronics. These aspects included:
Some examples of our nano and micro machined parts
Diamond surfaced 94 GHz WSBK circuit
Initial diamond tool surfacing of 220 GHz TWT
Precision fixture and two halves of a 346 GHz pillar TWT as well as a close-up to the right, circuit done in collaboration with Lancaster University, UK
Nano machined cathode
Diamond scribing of a diffraction grating
Four WR 3.4 power combiners made by Nano-CNC