A High-Precision Flat-Top Pulsed Power Supply Topology Based on SFPFN and Active Coupled Inductor Filter

Abstract

This study presents a power supply topology capable of generating a large current pulse with a long flat-top duration and a high output voltage. The proposed topology is based on the sequentially fired pulse forming network (SFPFN) and the active coupled inductor filter. The SFPFN generates the primary inaccurate current pulse, and the filter then shapes the current to achieve accurate output. In order to achieve the required accuracy, a novel active coupled inductor filter is proposed which consists of a switched-mode compensator, an auxiliary thyristor pair, a DC bias capacitor, and a coupled inductor. It is designed to deviate most of the voltage and current stress to the coupled inductor, the auxiliary thyristor pair, and the DC bias capacitor, thus reducing the semiconductor devices requirements of the switched-mode compensator. Experimental results based on a 335 A low-power prototype verified the capability of the proposed topology to produce high-precision current pulses and the potential to be generalized to high-power scenarios.