Marx generators for high-power RF and microwave applications

Author

Holt, Thomas ; Mayes, Jon ; Nunnally, Clay ; Lara, Matt ; Mayes, Mark ; Hatfield, Chris ; Byman, Jeremy

Author_Institution

Appl. Phys. Electron., L.C., Austin, TX, USA

fYear

2010

fDate

23-27 May 2010

Firstpage

381

Lastpage

384

Abstract

Recent technological advancements in the field of directed energy have led to increased demand for sources capable of driving high-power RF and high-power microwave (HPM) radiators. APELC´s line of Marx generators are uniquely qualified for use in various directed energy applications. Extensive testing performed on a 33-J Marx generator, which has been used as a source to drive various RF loads, will be summarized. Testing included characterizing the thermal behavior of the Marx generator during operation at various pulse repetition frequencies as well as monitoring output pulse characteristics and reproducibility. Pulse characteristics for nine other Marx generators varying from 10 mJ to 1.8 kJ in output energy will also be provided. In addition, measured RF and HPM data from various radiators sourced by APELC´s Marx generators will be presented.

Keywords

microwave generation; pulse generators; pulsed power supplies; Marx generator; directed energy application; energy 33 J; high-power RF radiator; high-power microwave radiator; output pulse characteristic monitoring; pulse repetition frequency; thermal behavior characterization; Generators; Jitter; Radio frequency; Temperature measurement; Temperature sensors; Testing; Voltage measurement; HPM; Marx generator; directed energy; low-jitter; wideband;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference (IPMHVC), 2010 IEEE International

Conference_Location

Atlanta, GA

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-7131-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IPMHVC.2010.5958373

Filename

5958373