Integrated Marx generator

U.S. Patent Number: 5382835

Abstract: An integrated Marx generator circuit is constructed in one assembly from a housing with two oil-filled cavities. First and second capacitors each include two sets of spaced apart capacitor plates. The first and second capacitors are formed in the separate cavities. The space between the capacitor plates are filled with oil and insulating material. A set of four spark gap switches control the charging and discharging of the generator circuit.

Inventors: Brandt; Everett G. (Peoria, IL), Codina; George (North Hollywood, CA), Richards; Thomas J. (Peoria, IL)

Assignee: Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL)

Application Number: 08/152,641

Issued: 1995-01-17

Expired: 2007-01-17

Classes: 307/106 ; 250/551; 307/110; 363/59; 376/105

Field of search: 361/298 307/110,106 376/105 250/550,551 363/59,60 204/298.28,298.08

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