Subnanosecond Rise Time, Low Impedance Pulse Generator
Abstract
This paper describes a fast rise, low impedance pulse generator that has been developed at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The design specifications of this generator are: 50 kV operating voltage, l ohm output impedance, subnanosecond rise time, and a 2-10 nanosecond pulse length. High repetition rate is not required. The design chosen is a parallel plate, folded Blumlein generator. A tack switch is utilized for its simple construction and high performance. The primary diagnostic is a capacitive voltage divider with a B probe used to measure the current waveform.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA638450
Entities
People
- G. Vogtlin
- R. Druce
Organizations
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory