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Repetitive semiconductor opening switch and application to short pulse generation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 March 2009

E. A. Chauchard,
C. C. Kung,
Chi H. Lee and
M. J. Rhee
E. A. Chauchard
Affiliation:
Electrical Engineering Department, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742
C. C. Kung
Affiliation:
Electrical Engineering Department, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742
Chi H. Lee
Affiliation:
Electrical Engineering Department, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742
M. J. Rhee
Affiliation:
Electrical Engineering Department, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742
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Abstract

We describe the operation of a repetitive semiconductor opening switch in conjunction with inductive energy storage systems. Different materials and switch configurations are examined. A new method of generating square pulses of nanosecond duration is implemented. It utilizes the opening switch and a current charged transmission line.

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Laser and Particle Beams , Volume 7 , Issue 3 , August 1989, pp. 615 - 626
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1989

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