Design of a nanosecond high voltage multiple-stage spark gap switch

D.B. Pawelek, P.A.A.F. Wouters, A.J.M. Pemen, A.H. Kemper, G.J.H. Brussaard

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Abstract

Summary form only given. Spark-gap switches are currently extensively used in pulse power systems. High power pulsed applications, however, require fast rise time and low inductance of the switch. The advantage of using a multiple gap switch (several spark gaps in series) is its sharpening effect. If the first gap breaks down, an over-voltage will occur over the remaining ones, resulting in successive breakdowns of the other gaps. The last one determines the instance of the switching. By optimizing the number of gaps and using gas at high pressure, multiple-gap switch/switches can be used for repetitive application. Fast rise times (down to 1 nanosecond) are obtainable because of the short distance of the individual gaps.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 34th International conference on Plasma Science and 16th International Pulsed Power conference (ICOPS 2007) 17-22 June 2007, Albuquerque, USA
Place of PublicationPiscataway, New Jersey, USA
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages347-347
ISBN (Print)978-1-4244-0915-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Event34th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, ICOPS 2007 - Albuquerque, United States
Duration: 17 Jun 200722 Jun 2007
Conference number: 34

Conference

Conference34th IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science, ICOPS 2007
Abbreviated titleICOPS 2007 / PPC 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAlbuquerque
Period17/06/0722/06/07

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