Abstract:Solid-state pulsed power driver is essential for realizing compact and high-repetition-rate operation of high-power microwave systems. This paper reviewed the domestic and international research status of solid-state pulsed power driver, focusing on the investigation and review of three mainstream modular superimposed technology routes: solid-state Marx pulse generator, solid-state linear transformer driver, and solid-state stacked Blumlein line pulsed power driver. From the perspective of switches, the current technical challenges were mainly concentrated on three aspects: the constraining factors of switch operating characteristics and frequency enhancement, the energy loss and thermal management, as well as the driving and control. Meanwhile, the future development trend of high-repetition-rate solid-state pulsed power drivers was also discussed, providing a reference and basis for the research and exploration of technical routes related to such driver.