THE SCR AS A HIGH POWER MODULATOR SWITCH.

Abstract

The report is a survey of the current state of the art in the use of silicon controlled rectifiers in high power modulator switch series. A brief description of the device and device characteristics is included. The report describes several contractual efforts which proved the feasibility of applying the devices to high power equipments and in detail describes the device, development of circuitry, triggering techniques and device improvements. The applications discussed in the report show that the silicon controlled rectifier has been used in a 5 megawatt modulator and is capable of operation at power levels of 25 megawatts and beyond. Continued efforts in this area will prove the high power capability of the device in practical applications. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0664331

Entities

People

  • Anthony S. Cardello

Organizations

  • Rome Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Electronic Components
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Modulators
  • Modules (Electronics)
  • Power Converters
  • Power Equipment
  • Power Levels
  • Rectifiers
  • Silicon Controlled Rectifiers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design