Title :
Induction voltage adder architectures and electrical characteristics
Author :
Smith, I. ; Corcoran, P. ; Carboni, V. ; Bailey, V. ; Kishi, H. ; Johnson, D.L. ; Maenchenb, J. ; Molinab, I. ; Carlson, R. ; Fulton, D. ; Hahnc, K. ; Smith, J. ; Droemerd, D. ; Thomas, K. ; Phillips, M. ; Croxon, S. ; Forgan, R. ; Smith, I.D.
Author_Institution :
Titan Pulse Sci. Div., San Leandro, CA, USA
Abstract :
In this paper we use three different designs for induction voltage adders to be used in radiographic X-ray sources to illustrate the differences between possible IVA architectures, and between their electrical characteristics as these affect the radiographic diodes that the IVAs drive. The architectures are chosen considering the spaces in which the FVAs must fit, and the electrical characteristics are determined by the approaches chosen for the IVA electrical subsystems. We describe the status of the various IVA technologies. The IVAs, (RITS, the AWE HRF and URSA) are large systems with similar output parameters in the 12-16 MV range.
Keywords :
X-rays; diodes; pulsed power supplies; radiography; 12 to 16 MV; IVA architecture; IVA drive; electrical characteristic; induction voltage adder; radiographic X-ray source; radiographic diode; Conductors; Diodes; Electric variables; Electron emission; Impedance; Laboratories; Radiography; Space technology; Testing; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Pulsed Power Conference, 2003. Digest of Technical Papers. PPC-2003. 14th IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7915-2
DOI :
10.1109/PPC.2003.1277731
