Abstract

Several methods for generating the RF sequential waveform have been demonstrated [1,2]. A frozen wave generator, a simple and efficient device [2], consists of many segments of transmission lines connected by switches in series. When the switches in the generator are closed simultaneously, the “frozen waves” which are charged inside the segments of the transmission line will be brought out sequentially. We have demonstrated in the previous paper [3] the generation, using three silicon switches, of a sequential pulse of two and one half cycles (250 MHz) having a rise time in picoseconds region. However, due to the limited high voltage handling capability of the switches, previous experiments [1,2,3] are not easily extended to the kilovolt applications.

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