Title :
The linear pseudospark: a high current pseudospark switch
Author :
Lehr, J. ; Benze, J.W. ; Cravey, W.R. ; Pak, H. ; Rodriguez, A.E. ; Young, C.M.
Author_Institution :
Tetra Corp., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
High power switches are important components in virtually all pulsed power systems. Pseudosparks have exhibited most of the desirable properties: high repetition rate, long life, a high voltage standoff, and impressive rates of current rise. Pseudospark switches, however, are limited in their high current capability. A novel pseudospark device, called the linear pseudospark, is being developed as a high performance switch. The research is concentrating on high current and multiple series gap operation.
Keywords :
pulsed power switches; spark gaps; sparks; current capability; current rise; high current operation; high current pseudospark switch; high power switches; high repetition rate; high voltage standoff; linear pseudospark; long life; multiple series gap operation; Cathodes; Geometrical optics; Geometry; Optical devices; Optical switches; Pulse power systems; Spark gaps; Stacking; Thyratrons; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Pulsed Power Conference, 1995. Digest of Technical Papers., Tenth IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Albuquerque, NM, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2791-8
DOI :
10.1109/PPC.1995.599710
