A Solid State Marx Modulator that can drive a magnetron in a remote location

Most modulators designs can be configured as stand alone or in the hybrid configuration using a pulse transformer to increase its output voltage. The Solid State Marx is no exception. By combining a standard pulse transformer with a Solid State Marx Modulator, the result is a lower cost flexible modulator. The unique features of the Solid State Marx, of variable pulse width, fast adjustable rise times, dynamically controlled amplitude, low output impedance and high reputation rate makes it ideally suitable for most modulator applications. The low output impedance of a Solid State Marx can drive cables that are impedance matched to the load using a pulse transformer. The cables allow the operation of a magnetron or klystron at a considerable distances from the modulator and power source. The unique properties of the Solid State Marx enable the core bias of the pulse transformer and heater supply to be located and controlled at the modulator without additional interconnecting wiring to the pulse transformer and load. The paper will delineate this unique design of the Solid State Hybrid Marx Modulator and its performance for a remotely located magnetron or klystron.