Title :
A High-Voltage, Medium-Power Rectifier
Author :
Rouault, C.L. ; Hall, G.N.
Author_Institution :
General Electric Co., Electronics Park, Syracuse, N.Y.
Abstract :
A high-voltage germanium p-n junction rectifier resulting from improved materials and techniques is described. Its characteristics are briefly delineated. A method of rating based upon distribution of internal losses emphasizes versatility of this rectifier.
Keywords :
Electronics industry; Forward contracts; Germanium; Impurities; P-n junctions; Power generation economics; Power system economics; Rectifiers; Temperature; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IRE
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1952.273991
