Title :
The semiconductor junction igniter: a novel RF and ESD insensitive electro-explosive device
Author :
Baginski, Thomas A. ; Hodel, A. Scottedward
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Auburn Univ., AL, USA
Abstract :
The description and characterization of a monolithic, solid-state electroexplosive device are presented. The structure is inherently immune to radio frequency (RF) radiation and also offers protection from electrostatic discharge (ESD). Interconnection to the device can be accomplished by a variety of techniques, such as soldering, epoxy, etc. Standard microelectronic techniques were utilized for fabrication. The devices can be manufactured very economically and in large quantities
Keywords :
explosions; ignition; military equipment; power electronics; semiconductor devices; ESD immunity; RFI immunity; electro-explosive device; epoxy; fabrication; microelectronic techniques; monolithic device; semiconductor junction igniter; soldering; solid-state; Electromagnetic coupling; Electromagnetic devices; Electromagnetic radiation; Electrostatic discharge; Explosives; Ignition; Military communication; RF signals; Radio frequency; Wire;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
