Coaxial, Closed-system Marx Models and Mini Marx

All the above Generators are compact systems coaxially housed & more universally called “pulsers.” These require a power connector & a gas container using dry Nitrogen. These generators come in a hard metallic cylinder with two flanges, one each for input & output. The output flange contains a peaking-gap to achieve faster rise times waveforms as well as to provide high impedance path during discharge. 

Typical rise time of these generators is in the range of 1.2 to 2.8 nano seconds. Pulse width depends on load characteristics, etc. 

Open Form Execution Marx Models

Typical rise time of these generators is around 50 nano seconds. Pulse width depends on load characteristics, etc.

General Information About 

Coaxial, Closed-system Marx Models and Mini Marx and Open Form Execution Marx Models

All Impulse Generators are compact models using high dielectric constant capacitors for large current densities. They also have a specially designed Spark Gap arrangement with a starter Trigatron. The Impulse Generators are so designed that they are rugged and very reliable in field service.  

Impulse Generator models are all fully functional with no other equipment needed. They have an input voltage of 230 volts/50 Hz / 60 Hz & can be smoothly varied in voltage. The operating voltage is only dependent on the Spark Gap selection & firing system. A manual button as well as a +5 volts command input is provided to fire the generator. This can also be used to synchronize it with scientific events that will give a +5 volts output pulse.

 The Trigger required shall be approximately of the order of 1 to 5 microseconds width & a voltage of 5 to 7 volts amplitude.

 All these Impulse Generators are made on the basic principle of parallel charge & series discharge of very low inductance capacitors through suitable Spark Gap systems that can handle these types of peak currents & electrical stresses.

 Note: The waveform generated by the system is reproducible using the same specific components & the waveform depends on the type of load capacitive, resistive, inductive, the impedance & the overall electrical characteristics.