TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: M-Resistor

Scope

M-Resistor, developed by Los Alamos National Laboratory, offers pulsed power operators a more protective and more inspectable way to manage reflected energy in high-voltage systems. Unlike prior resistor designs that could fail internally without obvious signs and could return damaging energy to the power supply, M-Resistor adds an adjustable spark-gap path to isolated ground, improving protection across different voltage conditions while also giving personnel a clear visual view of the internal assembly and adjustment process. That combination supports longer equipment life, lower risk of surprise failures and greater operator confidence in demanding test and research environments. How it Works M-Resistor works by serving as a charge resistor for a MARX generator while also providing a controlled path for unwanted reflected energy. During normal operation, low-voltage current can…

Documents, amendments and submission instructions are on the agency's own posting.