MG17-1C-500PF
4 J 510 kV
Key Parameters
• 510 kV open-circuit output voltage
• 200 ps risetime
• Requires only pressurized air, high voltage power supply, and suitable trigger source
• 400 MW peak power to matched load
APELC MG17-1C-500PF General Specifications
Symbol Parameter Value Units
L
Length
1
m
D
Diameter
7.6
cm
Wt
Total Weight
9
kg
N
Number of Stages
17
-
Ve
Erected Voltage
510
kV
Vch
Maximum Charge Voltage
30
kV
Pmax
Maximum Peak Power
(matched load)
400
MW
Cstage
Capacitance Per Stage
500
pF
Ce
Erected Capacitance
30
pF
Zsource
Source Impedance
160
Ohms
Technology Summary
The APELC MG17-1C-500PF is a compact 17-stage generator designed primarily as an Ultra Wide Band radiation source due to its extremely fast rise time (200 ps). The generator is capable of delivering 255 kV into a matched load, or as much as 510 kV into an open circuit. The generator is designed to deliver 4 J per pulse and has an impedance of approximately 160 Ohm, resulting in a maximum peak power of approximately 400 MW.

Measured voltage pulse with MG17-1C-940PF driving a section of RG-220 coaxial cable.
Suggested Peripherals
System Requirements
Contact APELC
RG-220, 50 ohm coaxial cable
150 psi dry air source
Phone: 512.264.1804
Inline, coaxial Current Viewing Resistor
High Voltage Power Supply
Fax: 512.264.1784
Inline, Capacitive Voltage probe
High Voltage Trigger Source
Integrated APELC Low Power Support Module
External HV Trigger Unit