Implementation of Four Stage Marx Generator

Implementation of Four Stage Marx Generator

Gaikwad Anuradha H1., Shinde Saurabh.2, Babar Prajwal 3, Jadhav Aniket.4, Baviskar Bhushan.5

1Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Department,

2345Student, Electrical Engineering Department,

Dnyanshree Institute Of Engineering and Technology, Satara, Maharashtra, India
1jadhavanuradha27@gmail.com, 2saurabhshinde0706@gmail.com, 3prajwalbabar100@gmail.com,

Abstract - This research paper presents the implementation of a four-stage Marx generator with PFN (Pulse Forming Network) topology and solid-state switches using a resistive load. The project aims to generate high-voltage output using a cascaded arrangement of stages, with each stage amplifying the voltage obtained from the previous stage. The power supply circuit, trigger pulse generator, and voltage booster circuit are integrated to provide the required input voltages and triggering signals. The results show that the fourth stage, with a voltage booster circuit, achieves an output voltage of up to 170V. The advantages of this project include compact design, solid-state switch reliability, and efficient power conversion. The research paper concludes with a discussion on the potential applications of the implemented four-stage Marx generator and suggests future directions for research.

Index Terms - Marx generator, PFN topology, solid-state switches, voltage booster circuit, resistive load, high-voltage generation