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.

The MG30-1C-100NF coaxial Marx Generator is a 30-stage generator with 100 nF of capacitance per stage. Its applications include material breakdown studies and high-power microwaves (HPM). The maximum charge voltage is 20 kV per stage, which corresponds to a matched-impedance load voltage of 300 kV onto 45 Ohms.

Feb 26, 2021 · A compact and modular pulse forming network (PFN)-Marx generator with output parameters of 5 GW, 500 kV, and 30 Hz repetition is designed and constructed to produce intense electron beams for the purpose of high-power microwave (HPM) generation in the paper.

May 19, 2021 · OBJECTIVE: Develop a sub-10 nanosecond rise time, GW-class Marx generator with long-lifetime insulated spark gap switches with preferred air (or other gas) as the primary insulation medium to support the deployment of next-generation HPM weapons.

All solid state, ultra-fast turn-on time, compact Marx generator Abstract: This paper presents a High Power Microwave (HPM) modulator. In general, HPM driver based on PFL or capacitor source coupled to the HPM device by high voltage transformer.

High power microwave (HPM) systems require high voltage, high current, nanosecond duration pulses to generate radio frequency (RF) signals. These sources have seen a great deal of advancement in recent years, allowing for the deployment of next generation HPM weapons.

Abstract: Recent technological advancements in the field of directed energy have led to increased demand for sources capable of driving high-power RF and high-power microwave (HPM) radiators. APELC's line of Marx generators are uniquely qualified for use in various directed energy applications.

Oct 22, 2009 · First experimental results of a 4-stage Marx generator in repetitive operation, driven by a 4 kW capacitor charging power supply up to a maximum voltage of 40 kV, are presented. (a) PSpice model...

The APELC MG20-1C-100NF was designed to be incorporated into the world’s first fully-integrated, compact, portable High Power Microwave (HPM) source developed in a collaboration with Texas Tech University. Applications include HPM and high-voltage insulation studies.

We focus on high-power and high-voltage pulse generators in low inductance configurations for faster rise times, higher peak voltages, and increased load voltage efficiencies. These 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.