DEVELOPMENTS IN SOLID-STATE MODULATOR TECHNOLOGY TOWARDS HIGH AVAILABILITY *

Solid-state based high-power modulators utilize new technology yet must meet the operational needs of a high reliability facility. This modulator technology is in use at the SNS, and is under consideration and development for future machines, such as the PEFP. Through operational experience and a sustained development effort, a number of improvements have been deployed in the SNS modulator system to meet the high availability demands of operating facilities. The operating experience and development efforts of the world-wide community will also be reviewed.

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