High peak power and high average power subnanosecond modulator operating at a repetition frequency of 3.5 kHz

Abstract

This paper presents results of tests of a hybrid subnanosecond modulator with an output resistance of 45 /spl Omega/. The modulator comprises an all-solid-state nanosecond charger, which is equipped with an inductive energy store and a semiconductor opening switch, and a pulse peaker with hydrogen spark gaps. The modulator generates stable pulses-(180 to 200) kV in amplitude and 400 to 700 ps long at a pulse repetition rate of up to 3.5 kHz. An average output power of 1.5 kW was achieved under the pulse burst mode.