Marx Generator
MG20-22C-2000PF
Part Number: MG20-22C-2000PF
The APELC MG20-22C-2000PF is a megavolt-class Marx Generator specifically designed to drive low-impedance loads. It uses a low impedance, parallel-switched topology, making it well-suited for a wide variety of High Power Microwave (HPM) and flash X-Ray applications.
With a maximum 50 kV charge voltage, and an 18 Ohm source impedance, this generator will deliver a 500 kV, 1.1 kJ pulse into a matched load with a peak power of more than 12 GW.
CHARACTERISTICS
With a 600 kV open circuit voltage, the MG15-3C-940PF is capable of delivering 300 kV into a 50 Ohm load, with a peak power of approximately 1.7 GW. The generator is also capable of operating with very high repetition rates for short durations.
- Maximum open-circuit voltage: 1 MV
- Peak voltage into matched load: 500 kV
- Source impedance: 18 Ohm
- Maximum repetition rate: 20 Hz
- Energy per pulse: 1.1 kJ
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The following items are included with this Marx Generator:
- Marx Generator
- High-voltage power supply cable with quick connect
- High-voltage trigger cable with quick connect
- Two additional stages
The following item is required for proper implementation of this Marx Generator:
- High-voltage power supply
- High-voltage trigger unit
- Pressurized breathable dry air source
| Parameter | Description | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | Number of Marx Generator stages | 20 | – |
| Epulse | Maximum Marx energy per pulse | 1.1 | kJ |
| Pmax | Peak power to a matched load | 12 | GW |
| Vch | Marx maximum charge voltage | 50 | kV |
| VE | Peak Erected voltage | 1000 | kV |
| Cstage | Capacitance per Marx stage | 44 | nF |
| CE | Erected capacitance | 2.2 | nF |
| Le | Series Inductance | 712 | nH |
| Zm | Marx Impedance | 18 | Ohm |
| L | Length | 60 | in |
| D | Diameter | 20 | in |
| PRFmax | Maximum Burst-Mode PRF | 20 | Hz |
HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENT ADD-ONS
APELC’s selection of add-on features for high-voltage components are designed to increase safety and usability.
CONNECTORS
Rugged high-voltage quick disconnect cable connectors for voltages up to 700 kV.
DIAGNOSTICS
Integrated high-speed current diagnostics in high-voltage quick disconnects.
SOFTWARE
Software to increase user safety and reduce time spent in testing.
TERMINATION
Termination and monitoring capability for a high-voltage, high-power pulse without radiating equipment.
TRIGGER GENERATORS
Providing the trigger pulse to a Marx Generator through a pulse forming circuit.
POWER & CONTROL RACKS
Fully integrated power and control units to deliver a turnkey package for our pulsed power systems.
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