Abstract: A line type modulator for modulating an RF power device in a medical linear accelerator is described. The modulator employs a low voltage DC power source and a flyback transformer. Current sensing circuitry senses current in the primary winding of the flyback transformer and generates a current sense signal indicative thereof. A solid-state switching stage is coupled between the DC power source and the flyback transformer which electrically connects and disconnects the DC power source and the primary winding in response to a control signal. Control circuitry coupled to the current sensing circuitry and the switching stage generates the control signal in response to the current sense signal. The anode of a charge diode assembly is coupled to the secondary winding of the flyback transformer. A delay element is coupled to the cathode of the charge diode assembly. A pulse forming network is coupled to the delay element and generates an energy pulse.

Abstract: A high voltage pulse generating circuit for powering klystrons, and the like. The circuit includes a source of D.C. power having positive and negative terminals, a flyback transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding, the primary winding having first and second terminals for connection to the source of D.C. power, a sensor for generating a signal indicating the amplitude of the current in the primary winding, and a solid state switching circuit for coupling the source of D.C. power to the primary winding of the flyback transformer. The primary winding is coupled to the power source in response to a control signal, and decoupled from the power source when a predetermined level of current is detected in the primary winding.