Abstract
This work discusses our ongoing development of a 100-kV, 130-kW modulator for use in high-power microwave research. This modulator is designed to deliver 1 microsecond pulses at a 1-KHz repetition rate into a 70 Ω load. The pulser utilizes an ITT F-316 four-gap thyratron to switch two 5-section E*-type pulse-forming lines connected in a Blumlein configuration. The pulser is relatively compact, and can be moved from testbed to testbed. We will review our pulser design and present data demonstrating the operation of the pulser, showing output voltage and current waveforms. 1-kHz PRF operation as yet can not be demonstrated due to power supply limitations, although submillisecond recharge times have been observed indicating the pulser is 1-kHz capable.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 95-98 |
Number of pages | 4 |
State | Published - 1993 |
Event | Proceedings of the 1993 9th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference. Part 2 (of 2) - Albuquerque, NM, USA Duration: 21 Jun 1993 → 23 Jun 1993 |
Conference
Conference | Proceedings of the 1993 9th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference. Part 2 (of 2) |
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City | Albuquerque, NM, USA |
Period | 21/06/93 → 23/06/93 |