Products - Marx Generator - MG40-3C-2700PF
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40-Stage Marx Generator
MG40-3C-2700PF
260 J 1.6 MV
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Optional tailbiter module for MG40-3C-2700PF. This addition is used to shape the output pulse and to achieve a desired FWHM and fall time.

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Front Panel of MG40-3C-2700PF illustrating compressed air fittings and high voltage connection bulkheads.

KEY PARAMETERS
• 1.6 MV open-circuit output voltage
• 3-4 ns risetime
• Requires pressurized air, a high-voltage power supply, and a high voltage trigger source
• 10 GW peak power

APELC MG40-3C-2700PF
General Specifications
SymbolParameterValueUnits
L Length 1.83 m
D Diameter 21.6 cm
Wt Weight 115 kg
N Number of Stages 40 -
Ve Erected Voltage 1.6 MV
Vch Maximum Charge Voltage 40 kV
Pmax Maximum Peak Power (matched load) 10 GW
Cstage Capacitance Per Marx Stage 8.1 nF
Ce Erected Capacitance 200 pF
Zsource Source Impedance 70 Ohms
TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

The APELC MG40-3C-2700PF is a mega-volt class Marx generator that was originally designed to drive an integrated flash x-ray diode. With a maximum 40 kV charge voltage, this generator has an open circuit voltage of 1.6 MV. And with a source impedance of approximately 70 Ohm, an 850 kV pulse has been measured with a 50 Ohm coaxial cable load. This generator has a maximum pulse energy of 260 J, and is capable of delivering more than 10 GW of peak power.

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Measured output pulse waveform into a 50-Ohm cable load at full Marx charge voltage.


SUGGESTED PERIPHERALS
Dielectric Sciences Coaxial Cable
Inline, Coaxial Current Viewing Resistor
Inline, Capacitive Voltage probe
Integrated APELC Low Power Support Module
External HV Trigger Unit
 
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
200 psi Dry Air Source
High Voltage Power Supply
High Voltage Trigger Source