Systems and method for paralleled identical marx generators

US10855262B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Stangenes Industries, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Christopher Yeckel · Palo Alto, US
• Kelli Noel · Palo Alto, US
• Magne Stangenes · Palo Alto, US
• Paul Holen · Palo Alto, US
• Randy Ross · Kendall, US
• Richard Cassel · Palo Alto, US
• Sherry Hitchcock · Palo Alto, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 19, 2018
• Grant date: Dec 1, 2020
• Expiry date: Dec 15, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H03K3/57
• WIPO field: Basic communication processes
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A parallel Marx generator topology capable of producing high power, high current output pulses is provided. The parallel Marx generator topology can include a plurality of Marx generators that operate in parallel to one another to jointly generate an output pulse. The topology can further include a pulse transformer configured to step up the voltage of the pulse created by the plurality of generators and also ensure that each Marx generator of the plurality of Marx generators is outputting substantially the same amount of current. The system can include a common interface that allows for fault detection and control of all the Marx generators using one common control panel. The parallel Marx generator topology can allow for a high voltage, high current pulse to be generated using import/export compliant switches.