Solid-State Kicker Pulser for DARHT-2
Abstract
To replace a hard tube design, a solid-state kicker pulser for the Dual-Axis Radiographic Hydrodynamic Test facility (DARHT-2) has been designed and tested. This kicker modulator uses multiple solid-state modules stacked in an inductive-adder configuration where the energy is switched into each section of the adder by a parallel array of MOSFETs. The modulator features very fast rise and fall times, pulse width agility and a high pulse-repetition rate in burst mode. The modulator can drive a 50 load with voltages up to 20 kV and can be easily configured for either positive or negative polarity. The presentation will include test and operational data.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA638588
Entities
People
- B. C. Hickman
- B. S. Lee
- C. A. Brooksby
- E. G. Cook
- E. M. Anaya
- F. V. Allen
- J. S. Sullivan
- S. A. Hawkins
Organizations
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory