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The principle used to generate HVDC by using Marx generator was introduced by ERWIN OTTO MARX in 1923.The principle is known as Marx principle. This principle is used to generate high voltage by charging capacitors in parallel and taking the output voltage by connecting the capacitor in series at the time of discharging. This project includes 60 stages and each stage consists of one IGBT/MOSFET, one capacitor and two diodes. Additionally IC 555 also used to generate pulses for capacitor charging in parallel during ON time through diodes. And during OFF time the output of capacitors is brought in series with the help of IGBT/MOSFET switches. At last, the number of capacitors used in series adds up the voltage approximately 60 times of applied voltage. This system is advantageous in generation of HVDC for high voltage testing of equipment. Our challenge offers a compact and smooth device from a DC deliver of 18 V to get an approx. (1000) Volts.