Present and Future of Semiconductor Pulsed Power Generator ˜Role of Power Semiconductor Devices in Plasma Research˜ 5.High-Repetition-Rate Marx Generator Using Thyristor Switches

Abstract

The Static Marx Generatoris a high-voltage impulse generator using semiconductor switches that borrow their simple trigger operation from the conventional Marx Generator. This commentary presents the principle of successive trigger operation, the high-speed and high-efficiency charging mechanism used in this Static Marx Generator circuit system, and the typical properties of the voltage amplification ratio, i.e. the rise time and charging efficiency.