Sub-Nanosecond Jitter, Repetitive Impulse Generators for High Reliability Applications
Abstract
Low jitter, high reliability impulse generator development has recently become of ever increasing importance for developing nuclear physics and weapons applications. This paper describes the research and development of very low jitter (<30 ps), multi-kilovolt generators for high reliability, minimum maintenance trigger applications utilizing a new class of high-pressure tetrode thyratrons now commercially available. The overall system design philosophy will be described followed by a detailed analysis of the subsystem component elements. A multi-variable experimental analysis of this new tetrode thyratron was undertaken, in a low-inductance configuration, as a function of externally available parameters. For specific thyratron trigger conditions, rise times of 18 ns into 6.0 - omega loads were achieved at jitters as low as 24 ps. Using this database, an integrated trigger generator system with solid-state front-end will be described in some detail.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA638056
Entities
People
- G. J. Krausse
- W. J. Sarjeant
Organizations
- Los Alamos National Laboratory