Low-jitter repetitive pulsed generator based on Tesla transformer and Blumlein pulse forming line

This paper proposes a new structure of a low-jitter repetitive pulse power generator based on Tesla transformer and Blumlein pulse forming line(PFL). The parameters of the Tesla transformer and the Blumlein PFL are designed. To reduce the jitter, a low-jitter repetitive multi-stage corona-stabilized switch is developed, while the electrical field distribution of the switch is analyzed. New transformer oil named MIDEL 7131 is used by insulation medium of Blumlein PFL. The experimental results show that the output pulse on a match resistive load is about 130 kV and the width is 5.5 ns. The generator can operate at a repetitive frequency of 50 Hz over 3000 pulses and the jitter is less than 10 ns.