Internal Triggering Marx Generator Using Hydrogen Thyratrons.
Abstract
Operation of a Marx generator using hydrogen thyratrons as switches, with the switches in the upper stages of the Marx being triggered by a signal derived from the lower stages (internal triggering) was investigated. The Marx was in a negative output configuration and utilized pulse forming networks (PFN's) as the energy storage elements. Triode, 8613, thyratrons were used along with 175 nanosecond risetime, five section, E-star (E*) configured PFN's. Timing requirements and erection diagnostics were determined using a two-stage Marx, with both stages triggered from separate external sources (manual triggering). It was found improper timing led to large voltage spikes on the last stage anode and a poor output pulse shape. An attempt to trigger the second (N+1) stage from a signal in the first (Nth) stage was unsuccessful because of long tube turn-on times. A three-stage Marx was examined, with all stages triggered manually, to confirm timing requirements. Triggering the third (N+2) stage from a signal in the first (Nth) stage, with stages one and two externally triggered, was successful. Triggering the N+2 stage from the Nth stage using a four-stage Marx (four from two and three from one) was very successful.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA115580
Entities
People
- Craig Lee Kimberlin
- Randy Lee Lundberg
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology