| Modular High Voltage Pulse Generators
Mini Marx™ Generators MMM-Series
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Fast Risetime, Long Life
The Mini Marx™ generators provide fast risetime
and exponentially decaying pulses. The generators
are housed in a compact, moveable, aluminum tank
and constructed in standardized modular stages
designed to provide lifetimes in excess of 100,000
shots.
Variable Pulse Amplitude
Pulse characteristics include a continuously variable pulse amplitude over a 3:1
range. This is accomplished by controlling the charging voltage and tank pressure.
Pulse width depends on capacity and load. For a four-stage Mini Marx™ with
four capacitors per stage and a 50 ohm load the pulse width is approximately 100nsec.
Many Applications
Typical applications of these Mini Marx™ generators are as trigger generators
for high voltage pulse power systems, as laser drivers, and for many other applications
requiring a compact and reliable source of high voltage pulses.
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Repetitive Mode
With minor modifications, the Mini Marx™ generators can operate in a
repetitive mode with frequencies up to several pulses per second.
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Mini Marx™ Series Performance Characteristics*
INPUTS REQUIRED: 115 VAC 50 - 60Hz, 10V pulse trigger into 50Ω
OUTPUTS AVAILABLE:
One to eight parallel
50Ωcables (specify).
PULSE SHAPE (fast rise and exponential decay):
Polarity: |
Plus or Minus |
Amplitude: |
Continuously variable over 3:1 range up to a maximum specified |
Width: |
Hundred nanosecond typical, depending upon capacity and load, with exponential
decay |
Risetime: |
For one 50Ω load: 15 nanoseconds, typical
For eight parallel 50Ω loads: 30 nanoseconds, typical |
DELAY: Load independent and measured to 80% SBV or higher: < 100 nanoseconds
JITTER: < 5 nanoseconds rms
CONNECTORS (pressurized):
Triggering: |
A-PFT-380 complete with RG014/U cable |
Charging: |
A-PFT-380 complete with RG014/U cable |
Outputs: |
A-PFT-690 complete with RG-17/U cable |
Monitor: |
BNC |
PRESSURIZING MEDIUM: Nitrogen or dry air at up to 40 psig. Pressure gauge and
safety valve included.
*Machines with variations in these specifications are available. Prices will
be quoted upon request.
Portable Dolly is available as an accessory item.
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Ordering Information
To specify a Mini Marx™ generator, select the number of stages from the
desired output voltage and known output load with the help of this graph:
Then refer to the model number nomenclature below. When you're ready to order,
contact IPC at 800-233-0466 or
603-895-5100. Fax: 603-895-5101. Email: sales@ionphysics.com.
Model Number Nomenclature
MMM 3 4 4 Plus(Minus)
In the above model number:
• "MMM" indicates the product: IPC
Modular Mini Marx™
• The first number indicates the number of
capacitors per stage, in this case three.
• The second number indicates the number of
stages, in this case four.
• The third number indicates the number of
50Ω output cables, in this case four.
• "Plus(Minus)" indicates the output
polarity.
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