Green pulsed power achieved by efficient solid state pulsed power technology

A unique solid-state pulsed power modulator technology has been developed, manufactured and refined by ScandiNova Systems during the past decade. There are now many systems installed world-wide for use in Medical, Industrial, Defense and Research applications. All these applications have in common the need for improved power efficiency - defined as output pulsed power divided by input wall-plug AC-power. The power efficiency of the traditional (old-technology) Thyratron switched PFN1-technology is in the range of 40–60%. The new Solid State pulsed power technology provided by ScandiNova has recorded efficiency in the range 75%–85%. The improved efficiency means a reduced operational cost because of saving in power consumption, plus savings in the need for external cooling and saving in space for installation because the system can be made more compact. This means a smaller investment because of reduced cooling system and reduced size of premises.