Title :
Two-site Marx switch with graphite electrodes
Author :
Roth, I.S. ; Lam, S.K. ; Sincerny, P.S.
Author_Institution :
Primex Phys. Int., San Leandro, CA, USA
Abstract :
Summary form only given, as follows. We are developing a Marx switch which will have an extended lifetime. The switch uses graphite electrodes, and has two sites to prevent the graphite from spalling. To ensure that both sites carry current, the switch uses a mixture of 80% Ar and 20% SF/sub 6/, and is illuminated with UV. We are presently testing a prototype.
Keywords :
electrodes; graphite; plasma devices; plasma switches; switches; Ar-SF/sub 6/ mixture; UV illumination; extended lifetime; graphite electrodes; two-site Marx switch; Argon; Electrodes; Physics; Prototypes; Switches; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Plasma Science, 1997. IEEE Conference Record - Abstracts., 1997 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3990-8
DOI :
10.1109/PLASMA.1997.605025
