Title :
Kilovolt square pulse generation by a dual of the Blumlein line with a photoconductive semiconductor opening switch
Author :
Kung, C.C. ; Chauchard, E.A. ; Lee, Chi H. ; Rhee, M.J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Maryland Univ., College Park, MD, USA
fDate :
6/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The generation of a kilovolt square pulse by a dual of the Blumlein line with a fast photoconductive semiconductor opening switch is demonstrated. A simple method of pulsed current charging by a charged capacitor is employed, and the resultant staircase-like charging current waveform is observed. The experimental results are in good agreement with the theoretical expectations.<>
Keywords :
inductive energy storage; photoconducting devices; power supplies to apparatus; pulsed power technology; semiconductor switches; DBL; charged capacitor; dual of Blumlein line; inductive energy storage; kilovolt square pulse; photoconductive semiconductor opening switch; pulsed current charging; pulsed power system; staircase-like charging current waveform; Capacitors; Impedance; Optical pulses; P-i-n diodes; Photoconducting devices; Pulse generation; Resistors; Switches; Transmission line theory; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
