Pulse charging device

This paper describes a device for pulse charging of capacitor storage devices of high-power nanosecond generators. The charging voltage reaches 30 kV, the charged capacitance is 2-100 nF, the charging time is 5-10 usec, the pulse frequency reaches 10 kHz, and the average power of the device is 15 kW. The device uses two-section oscillatory charging of the capacitors from a dc supply through high-speed thyristors and a pulse transformer. The described device is intended for use as part of a test bench for high-power nanosecond pulse generators for pumping gas lasers and their components.