TUNNEL DIODE STATIC INVERTER

Abstract

A simple static inverter circuit of 2 tunnel diodes and a transformer wound on a square loop magnetic core is described. Its characteristics make it particularly applicable for use with the new low-voltage, high-current unconventional dc power sources such as thermoelectric, thermionic, and fuel cell generators. In operation, the tunnel diode static inverter is reliable and stable. It is static, simple, and relatively small with no short-circuit protection needed. The output is a high-quality ac square wave at any desired design voltage. The power output is limited only by the current capabilities of the tunnel diode. The high quality of the square wave output may recommend the use of this device as a low-frequency square-wave signal generator. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 25, 1962
Accession Number
AD0268835

Entities

People

  • Joseph M. Marzolf

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circuits
  • Diodes
  • Frequency
  • Fuel Cells
  • Generators
  • Inverter Circuits
  • Inverters
  • Low Voltage
  • Magnetic Cores
  • Short Circuits
  • Signal Generators
  • Square Waves
  • Tunnel Diodes
  • Voltage
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology