THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF TWO CORE SELF-SATURATING MAGNETIC AMPLIFIERS
Abstract
The analysis is based on piecewise linearization of the saturable reactor and semiconductor diode, and the principle of zero average magnetic flux change in a saturable reactor for a cycle which begins and ends with saturation. This allows a purely mathematic analysis in terms of half cycle average values. The consideration of circuit topology leads to a set of eight realizable output configurations and six basic control configurations for two core amplifiers. The nontrivial combinations of control and output circuits are considered, leading to three classes of two core self-saturating magnetic amplifiers. The analysis of each class of amplifiers provides terminal relations in the form of finite difference equations. These relations show the inherent limitations of the amplifiers and the optimum control configurations. General design considerations are developed. The theoretical results are compared with the characteristics of actual circuits, showing the limitations of the analysis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0482277
Entities
People
- Raymond B. Yarbrough
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School