Jesus Arvizu, Nathan David, Pedro Ramirez, Mark Aquino, Ian Busch, Jesse Sanchez
Faculty Advisor(s):
David Wetz
Department:
Electrical Engineering
Project Type:
Senior Design
Title:
Linear Transformer Driver
Abstract:
The Linear Transformer Driver is a pulsed power generator. The LTD is made of multiple modules that use low voltage and current switches to split the total current of a module before it goes to the magnetic core. The modules generate a flux inside their own magnetic core which then generates a current onto a secondary stalk that sits in the interior of the circular module. The modules can be stacked on top of one another multiplying the total output power of the driver. The output pulse is triggered from a transmitted signal going to each of the modules which allows the solid state switches to turn on and carry current from charged capacitors. The pulse transfers over to the secondary stalk via the magnetic core multiplied by the other modules in the stack.