Title :
A new high power RSR solid state switch
Author :
Gardenghi, R.A. ; Hooper, E.H. ; Zimmermann, F.S.
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Baltimore, Maryland 21203, USA
Abstract :
Solid state switch stack assemblies capable of switching 5,000 V and 5,000 A were demonstrated using new high current Reverse Switching Rectifier (RSR) switch elements. Device characteristics, circuit applications, and test results describe this breakthrough in high power switch technology.
Keywords :
Assembly; Modulation; Rectifiers; Solids; Switches; Thyristors; Weapons;
Conference_Titel :
Power Electronics Specialists Conference, 1975 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Culver City, California, USA
DOI :
10.1109/PESC.1975.7085597
