Unique Solutions to Pulsed Power Challenges
Founded in 1998, Applied Physical Electronics, L.C. (APELC) develops high-power electronics and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) simulator technology. The practice specializes in pulsed power systems, including Marx generators, high-voltage component add-ons, and test and evaluation systems. It serves defense, testing and evaluation (T&E), and commercial sectors with accurate and repeatable pulse generation solutions to help harden critical assets and infrastructure against electromagnetic threats.
Design and manufacture of high-power and high-voltage pulse generators, including low inductance configurations for fast rise times and high peak voltages.
Development of compact, low-inductance Marx generators offering erected voltages up to 1 Megavolt, ultrafast rise times down to 200 picoseconds, and customizable geometric configurations.
Custom pulse forming network systems engineered to shape electrical pulses for specialized military and research applications.
Fully integrated power and control units to deliver complete turnkey pulsed power solutions based on specific client requirements.
Engineering and installation of electromagnetic pulse simulators to test the vulnerability of critical infrastructure.
Turnkey installation of threat-level RS105 HEMP simulators for naval and national defense infrastructure testing.
Recreation of accurate threat-level electromagnetic waveforms to evaluate systems against nuclear EMP and high-power microwave threats.
Development of high-power RF interference and electromagnetic compatibility testing technologies to identify platform vulnerabilities.
Systems designed for high-power radio frequency interference testing and asset hardening evaluations.
Pulsed power systems tailored for high-power microwave (HPM) generation and pulse-charging applications.
Testing technology and instrumentation supporting electromagnetic interference and compatibility evaluations to meet military standards.
Development of pulsed-RF technologies to shock-excite antenna geometries including TEM horns, monopoles, and dipoles.
Design and production of auxiliary components, diagnostic tools, and control hardware that support pulsed power testing.
Rugged quick-disconnect cable connectors engineered to handle voltages up to 700 kV safely.
Power supplies integrated into racks to support Marx generator operations and pulsed-RF systems.
Pulse-forming trigger generators designed to initiate and control Marx generator output waveforms.
Integrated current diagnostics built into high-voltage connectors for precise pulse measurement and analysis.
Fully integrated power and control units to deliver a complete turnkey package for pulsed power operations.
Consultation and technical services for defense, aerospace, and commercial testing programs.
Technical support to identify weaknesses in critical assets and ensure operational hardening.
Scientific analysis of material behaviors under extreme pulsed high-voltage and high-current stresses.
Custom engineering dialogue to tailor pulsed power system parameters to specific application goals.
Defense · Commercial · Infrastructure
San Diego, CA · Defense · Client: Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific
Design and installation of a 2M RS105 HEMP simulator at the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific in San Diego, advancing electromagnetic pulse testing and ensuring resilience of critical naval subsystems.