Linear Transformer Driver

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A linear transformer driver (LTD) is a cylindrically shaped parallel connection of switches and capacitors designed to deliver rapid high power pulses. The LTD is capable of producing high current, up to 1 MA, pulses with a risetime of less than 100 ns. This is an improvement over Marx generator based pulsed power devices which require pulse compression to achieve such fast risetimes. It is being considered as a driver for z-pinch based inertial confinement fusion.