APELC MG17-1C-500PF Marx Generator

The APELC MG17-1C-500PF is a compact 17-stage generator designed primarily as an Ultra Wide Band radiation source due to its extremely fast rise time (200 ps). The generator is capable of delivering 255 kV into a matched load, or as much as 510 kV into an open circuit. The generator is designed to deliver 4 J per pulse and has an impedance of approximately 160 Ohm, resulting in a maximum peak power of approximately 400 MW.

Waveform

Output waveforms for normal operating pressure (left) and high-pressure operation (right).

Key Paramaters

• 510 kV open-circuit output voltage 
• 200 ps risetime 
• Requires only pressurized air, high voltage power supply, and suitable trigger source 
• 400 MW peak power to matched load

Suggested Peripherals

• APELC High Voltage Trigger Unit 
• Inline, coaxial Current Viewing Resistor 
• APELC integrated pressurized load module

System Requirements

• 0 – 50 kV dc charge voltage 
• 200 psi dry air source
• Suitable high voltage trigger source