Efficiency Potential of Solid-State Pulse Modulators using SiC Devices

Abstract

In this paper, the efficiency of the CLIC solid-state pulse modulator developed for the CERN research center and the long-pulse modulator system built for the ESS facility is investigated in detail. The analysis shows the current efficiency status of the modulators and how their performance could be improved by using SiC devices.

Optimal Design of a Transformer-based Solid-State Pulse Modulator with a Damping Network for Ultra-Fast Rise Times

“…A possible modulator concept, which meets these requirements, are solid-state pulse modulators based on pulse transformers. These have been proven to be able to produce high voltage pulses at high power levels [1][2][3][4][5] and achieve a high efficiency [6].…”