RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF A MAGNETIC MODULATOR
Abstract
The investigation of problems associated with magnetic modulators which produce a very short pulse and in building and testing a prototype modulator under extreme conditions is discussed. The major areas of investigation were: circuit configuration study, including distributive constants approach; solid state switching; low-loss dielectric capacitors; minimizing core volume vs. pulse compression; saturable reactor winding techniques; saturable reactor impregnants; minimizing losses in the bias supply; minimizing leakage inductance; jitter and pulse position control; pulse forming network study; and, magnetic and conventional modulator comparison. The results of the investigations were used to determine the design of a specified prototype modulator. From the information obtained from the tests of this prototype unit, it is now feasible to construct a modulator which will actually meet all of the original design goals. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 03, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0284843
Entities
Organizations
- Westinghouse Electric Corporation