A Critical Analysis and Assessment of High Power Switches

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This work represents an evaluation and summary of the current state- of-the-art in pulsed power switching. Specifically, tube type switches (thyratrons, ignitrons, etc.), thyristors, transistors, spark gaps, mechanical switches and various other switches are described. The emphasis is on single element devices and switch performance achieved by series-parallel combinations of small devices is not included. A comparison of the capabilities of commercially available switches is made. Switch characterization and evaluation of those parameters responsible for switching performance, including standoff voltage, peak current di/dt, pulse width, and pulse repetition rate, are presented.

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