Title :
Investigation into Carbon-Trigger Vacuum Switches for High-Voltage, High-Current Switch Applications
Author :
Bunch, K.J. ; Roesler, A. ; Friedman, T. ; Walker, C. ; Wroblewski, B. ; Hodges, V.C. ; Baginski, T.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs.
Abstract :
We present results of research into the operation of triggered vacuum switches. These switches find use in applications requiring high standoff voltages as well as high discharge currents
Keywords :
vacuum switches; plasma discharge devices; triggered vacuum switches; Application software; Chemical elements; Laboratories; Plasma applications; Plasma devices; Plasma displays; Switches; USA Councils; Vacuum breakdown; Voltage; TVS; plasma discharge devices; triggered vacuum switches;
Conference_Titel :
Vacuum Electronics Conference, 2006 held Jointly with 2006 IEEE International Vacuum Electron Sources., IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0108-9
DOI :
10.1109/IVELEC.2006.1666340