A Compact High Voltage Pulse Generator

Abstract

voltage is controlled by tile PFN charge voltage which, in a uni-polar PFN configuration, is 30 KV and, in a bipolar configuration, + 30 KV. Inputs to the generator include DC power, compressed air for the primary spark gap and a low voltage trigger pulse. The system can be A compact, easily transportable, pulse generator has been developed operated in a single pulse mode or repetitively in bursts to 50 H, or for a variety of applications that require a pulse duration in the range continuously at 10 H,. For the present pulser modules, pulse repetition rates and duty cycle are limited by the primary spark gap. With a of 11,t see., voltages from 150 to 300 KV and current levels from 2,000 to 3,000 amps. The generator has a simple cylindrical configuration heavier duty spark gap, continuous rep rates to at least 50 Hz would be and modularconstructionto facilitate assembly and service. The possible. generatormaybe operatedsihgle-pulseor repetitivelyat pulse repetitionratesto 50 Hz in a burstmode.