Title :
DC Breakdown of C3F8/Ar and C3F8/N2 Mixtures
Author :
Kunhardt, E.E. ; Sutton, C. ; Danner, D.
Abstract :
Paschen curves are presented for C3F8/Ar and C3F8/N2 mixtures in the range of 500 torr · cm ¿ pds ¿ 1000 torr · cm. The dielectric strength and dynamic characteristics of these mixtures make them suitable candidates for diffuse discharge switches.
Keywords :
Anodes; Argon; Breakdown voltage; Cathodes; Charge carrier processes; Dielectric breakdown; Electric breakdown; Electrodes; Electron microscopy; Switches;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.1984.4316325
