Compact Marx Generator Triggering

Abstract

We present SPICE analysis for optimal triggering of a compact Marx generator. SPICE simulations are performed for a variety of trigger schemes, and the results depict anode, cathode, and trigger electrode voltage evolutions during Marx erection. A discussion of the SPICE modeling results is provided and concludes with a recommended trigger resistors configuration: a dual-branch resistive back-coupling topology. The simulations presented here demonstrate how the dual-branch resistiveback-coupling topology yields strong trigger drives throughout the Marx. These findings will serve to increase the reliability of AFRLs compact Marx generators.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 10, 2022
Accession Number
AD1188306

Entities

People

  • Bud Denny
  • James Schrock
  • Jerald Parker
  • Susan Heidger

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Capacitance
  • Capacitors
  • Circuits
  • Contracts
  • Couplings
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Electrodes
  • Energy
  • Generators
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • High Voltage
  • Military Research
  • Power
  • Power Supplies
  • Reliability
  • Spark Gaps
  • Standards
  • Trigger Circuits

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy/Astrophysics
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
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