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ILC Marx Modulator Development Program G.E. Leyh, Stanford Linear Accelerator Center Baseline 10MW TTF Modulator Developed in the early 90’s at FermiLab for use with the TTF. Currently in use at FNAL and on the XFEL at DESY. Uses a passive ‘bouncer’ circuit to compensate for capacitor droop. Advantages: Simple circuit topology Proven design; 10+ years of operation Disadvantages: Mechanically complex Massive pulse transformer – 6.5 tons Requires large floor area Insulating oil – 100’s of gallons ILC Marx Modulator Layout Marx Advantages – Efficiency Marx Advantages – Site Installation Costs Marx Advantages – Modular Design Schematic – Marx Stack Minimizing Voltage Overshoot by Staggering Prompt Cells 12kV Solid-State IGBT Switch 5-section modular PC-board design, using 4500V Single-Die IGBTs Each section has independent gate drivers, delay stabilization circuitry, overvoltage protection and snubbing networks Switch designed to operate at full spec with one failed section Overcurrent protection with multiple threshold/delay setpoints 12kV Marx Cell on Test Stand Sparkdown Test Waveform Response to Hard Fault at Cell Modulator Test Chamber Timing Control for Ground Station End Shield, 1st two Test Positions PRIME POWER – ONE-LINE DIAGRAM ILC Marx Prototype Development 25 August 2006 * ILC Modulator Requirements 120 kV 140 A 1370 uS 192 mC 23,520 J 5 Hz 125 kW 576 Klystron Pulse Voltage Klystron Pulse Current Pulse Length [flat-top] Total Pulse Charge Total Pulse Energy Repetition Rate Average AC Input Power Total # of Stations Much lower switch currents (140A vs 1600A) Switches operate only once per pulse Highest efficiency – avoids switching losses Improves reliability – switching events are high risk No core losses or reset circuitry Higher waveform efficiency 96-98% stack efficiency, based on measurements of switch losses under full pulse width and current Compact size – requires 1/3 the floor space No oil required Saves 100’s of gallons per modulator Av