The design and performance of a low-impedance, self-matched transmission line pulse generator

Describes a self-matched transmission line pulse generator which is capable of producing a single, high voltage output pulse with no subsequent reflections, regardless of the value of the load impedance. The operation of the pulse generator is loosely based on that of the self-matched, single-pulse...

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Published inMeasurement science & technology Vol. 9; no. 12; pp. 1989 - 1993
Main Authors Tuema, F A, MacGregor, S J, Fouracre, R A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bristol IOP Publishing 01.12.1998
Institute of Physics
Subjects
Applied sciences
Circuit properties
Electric, optical and optoelectronic circuits
Electronic circuits
Electronics
Exact sciences and technology
Oscillators, pulse generators, and function generators
Oscillators, resonators, synthetizers
Transmission line
Self-pulsing
Laser pumping
Pulse generator
Flash radiography
Experimental study
ns range
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Summary:Describes a self-matched transmission line pulse generator which is capable of producing a single, high voltage output pulse with no subsequent reflections, regardless of the value of the load impedance. The operation of the pulse generator is loosely based on that of the self-matched, single-pulse generator described by Ishii and Yamada (1985 \+i\Rev. Sci. Instrum.,\-i\ 56 pp.2116-18), but involves an improved charging and inter-component connection scheme which increases the overall efficiency of the generator and maintains a good pulse profile. The generator incorporates a number of individual transmission line modules, each constructed from lengths of URM67 coaxial cable with a transit time of 25 ns. (Original abstract - amended)
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ISSN:0957-0233
1361-6501
DOI:10.1088/0957-0233/9/12/010