Patent ID: 8023296
Filing Date: 2011-09-20
Classification: H03K

Abstract:
1. A pulse generator comprising: an inverter configured to convert a DC voltage to a high frequency AC voltage; a converter comprising a series output inductor and configured to operate as an AC current source to a load connected directly to the converter series output inductor in response to the AC voltage; and a voltage shaping portion connected in parallel with and directly to both the current source and the load and configured to generate a high voltage, high speed, high repetition rate voltage pulse across the load in response to an AC input current generated by the converter configured to operate as an AC current source, wherein the inverter, converter and voltage shaping portion together continue to generate a high speed, high repetition rate voltage pulse across the load during changing load conditions ranging between substantially short circuit load conditions and open circuit load conditions, wherein the frequency of the high speed, high repetition rate voltage pulse across the load is identical to the frequency of the AC input current.