Status of Protogen: The first integration of genesis technologies

Abstract

Development of solid dielectric insulation concepts has enabled an ultra-low impedance high current driver concept called Genesis. A prototype demonstration called Protogen includes interfaces for up to twelve modules and can be operated in a repetitive mode to generate reliability data. Initial operation of Protogen is focusing on the integration of key solid dielectric concepts, dielectric lifetime, and integrated system performance. Multiple configurations of Protogen have already been tested demonstrating the flexibility of Genesis technology. This paper expands on previously published results paying particular attention to versatility, reliability, and modeling of the Protogen system.