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Marx generator and spark-gap assembly for such a generator

US4935657A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 1989
Grant dateJun 19, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K3/537
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides a Marx generator comprising: PA1 a sealed case inside which prevails an atmosphere of a dielectric gas, PA1 a plurality of capacitor stages connected by a plurality of electrodes to two annular terminals connected to pairs of associated spark-gap heads. The spark-gap heads of each of said pairs of associated spark-gap heads are mounted on the same insulating support so as to be connected mechanically together.

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