APELC MG17-1C-940PF Marx Generator

The APELC MG17-1C-940PF is a compact 17-stage generator designed primarily as an Ultra Wide Band radiation source due to its extremely fast rise time (300 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 7 J per pulse and has an impedance of approximately 125 Ohm, giving a maximum peak power of approximately 520 MW.

Waveform

Sample waveform with generator driving RG-220 coaxial cable.

Key Paramaters

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

Suggested Peripherals

• RG-220, 50 ohm coaxial cable 
• Inline, coaxial Current Viewing Resistor 
• Inline, Capacitive Voltage probe 
• Integrated APELC Low Power Support Module 
• External HV Trigger Unit

System Requirements

• 500 psi dry air source 
• High Voltage Power Supply 
• High Voltage Trigger Source