Pulse Modulators for use in a variety of applications including flashlamp pumped lasers, Klystron drive, Magnetron drive, and plasma implantation are built on a custom basis. Depending on the specifications required, pulse modulators using thyratron switching, tube switching, FET switching, and IGBT switching can be supplied. In order to receive a quote or advice on procurement of a pulse modulator, please provide us with the following information:
Output Voltage, Current and Pulse Length
Type of Waveform (square, half-sine, etc.)
Pulse Repetition Frequency, Risetime and Falltime
Burst Mode requirements, if any
Input Power Available
Type of Trigger Input Required (TTL, Pulse Width Amplified etc.)
Controls and Monitors Required
Marx Generators
Marx generators have been supplied from 50 - 1,500 kV (1.5 MV) in both conventional and Marx/PFN configurations. Please specify voltage, current, pulse risetime and pulse duration to receive a quotation.
EMP Generators
North Star has built a variety of Electro-Magnetic Pulse simulators with nanosecond and subnanosecond risetimes. All units are custom items which can be supplied with or without antennas.
