APELC MG40-3C-2700PF Marx Generator

The APELC MG40-3C-2700PF is a mega-volt class Marx generator that was originally designed to drive an integrated flash x-ray diode. With a maximum 40 kV charge voltage, this generator has an open circuit voltage of 1.6 MV. With a source impedance of approximately 70 Ohm, an 850 kV pulse has been measured with a 50 Ohm coaxial cable load. This generator has a maximum pulse energy of 260 J and is capable of delivering more than 10 GW of peak power.

Waveform

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

Key Paramaters

• 1.6 MV open-circuit output voltage 
• 3-4 ns risetime 
• Requires pressurized air, a high-voltage power supply, and a high voltage trigger source 
• 10 GW peak power 

Suggested Peripherals

• Dielectric Sciences Coaxial Cable 
• Inline, Coaxial Current Viewing Resistor 
• Inline, Capacitive Voltage probe 
• Integrated APELC Low Power Support Module 
• External HV Trigger Unit 

System Requirements

• 200 psi Dry Air Source 
• High Voltage Power Supply 
• High Voltage Trigger Source