Marx Generators
PRODUCING DEPENDABLE WAVEFORMS
The leading name in compact Marx Generators since 1998, APELC focuses on high-power and high-voltage pulse generators in low inductance configurations for faster rise times, higher peak voltages, and increased load voltage efficiencies.
APELC’s Marx Generators operate in a variety of pulsed power applications, from flash X-ray, HPRF, and HPM, to test and evaluation (T&E), triggering, and material studies.
KEY BENEFITS
APELC Marx Generators
- Erected voltages up to 1 Megavolt (MV), with low source impedance, resulting in high system efficiency
- Energy storage from millijoules (mJ) up to kilojoules (kJ)
- Ultrafast rise times as low as 200 picoseconds (ps)
- Compact, portable versions for easy transport and durable field testing
- Unique geometric configurations tailored to customer preferences and requirements
APELC’s Line of Specialized Marx Generators
Marx Generator Part Number Description
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| Model (Click to view product page) |
Waveform (Click to expand image) |
Typical Application | Maximum Open Circuit Voltage (kV) | Erected Capacitance | Approx. Rise Time(ns) | Approx. Pulse Width FWHM (ns) | Source Impedance(Ohm) | Energy Per Pulse(J) | Peak Power | Max Rep Rate(Hz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG17-1C-500PF |  |
Direct RF | 510 | 29 pF | 0.2 | 8 | 160 | 3.8 | 400 MW | 20 |
| MG17-1C-940PF |  |
Direct RF | 510 | 55 pF | 0.3 | 13 | 125 | 7.2 | 520 MW | 20 |
| MG10-1C-2700PF |  |
RF, Triggering |
300 | 270 pF | 5 | 35 | 40 | 12.2 | 560 MW | 20 |
| MG15-3C-940PF |  |
RF, Triggering, Flash X-ray, MIL STD Testing | 600 | 188 pF | 3 | 25 | 50 | 33.8 | 1.8 GW | 100 |
| MG16-3C-2700PF |  |
HPM, Pulse-charging, Flash X-ray | 600 | 540 pF | 15 | 50 | 23 | 97.2 | 4 GW | 100 |
| MG40-3C-2700PF |  |
Flash X-ray | 1600 | 200 pF | 20 | 50 | 70 | 259.2 | 9 GW | 20 |
| MG20-22C-2000PF |  |
HPM, Pulse charging | 800 | 2.2 nF | 20 | 80 | 18 | 704 | 9 GW | 20 |
| MG20-1C-100NF |  |
HPM, Pulse charging | 400 | 5 nF | 20 | 200 | 23 | 400 | 1.7 GW | 20 |
| MG30-3C-100NF |  |
HPM, Pulse charging | 600 | 10 nF | 90 | 400 | 33 | 1800 | 2.7 GW | 20 |
| MG30-1C-100NF |  |
HPM, Pulse charging | 600 | 3.3 nF | 25 | 150 | 40 | 600 | 2.2 GW | 20 |
| MG83-1C-150NF |  |
HPM, Pulse charging, MIL STD Testing | 4150 | 1.8 nF | 180 | 270 | 70 | 15000 | 61.5 GW | 0.2 |
| MG10-1C-150NF |  |
HPM, Pulse-charging, MIL STD Testing | 300 | 15 nF | 15 | 525 | 60 | 675 | 1.5 GW | 0.2 |
| MG24-20C-2700PF-PFN |  |
MIL STD Testing | 840 | 2.25 nF | 70 | 800 | 100 | 800 | 1.78 GW | 30 |
| MG18-9C-2600PF-PFN |  |
MIL STD Testing | 900 | 1.3 nF | 10 | 526 | 54 | 526 | 3.75 GW | 20 |
Marx System Components
APELC offers rackmount high-voltage power supplies and trigger-pulse generators to support Marx Generators and pulsed-RF systems. We also build high-voltage quick disconnect coaxial fittings for high-voltage connections, and custom high-speed diagnostics for a variety of pulse measurement applications.
