APELC MG10-1C-2700PF Marx Generator

The APELC MG10-1C-2700PF is an ultra-compact 10-stage generator designed primarily as a high voltage trigger unit, but has been demonstrated for high-power RF and Ultra Wide Band radiation. This generator is characterized by a sub-ns risetime and GW peak power levels due to its low inductance design. The generator is capable of delivering 150 kV into a matched load, or as much as 300 kV into an open circuit. The generator is designed to deliver 12 J per pulse and has an impedance of approximately 20 Ohm, giving a maximum peak power of approximately 1 GW.

Waveform

Measured output pulse waveform into a 50-Ohm cable load at full Marx charge voltage.

Key Paramaters

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

Suggested Peripherals

• APELC High Voltage Trigger Unit 
• Inline, coaxial Current Viewing Resistor 
• APELC integrated pressurized load module 
• Suitable high voltage trigger source 

System Requirements

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