Characterization of EMP Protection Devices

Abstract

IVE DEVICES HAS BEEN USED. This technique allows the devices to be characterized in their actual working condition--inserted in the cable line-- without the perturbing influence of voltage and current probes. The report starts with the basic line theory and develops an understanding of the effect of shunt devices and the measurement of such effects using TDR. This section is fairly lengthy; however, a good background is essential for the understanding of measurements made with this technique. In addition to the measurement technique itself, a special pulse generator was developed to provide the necessary pulse into 50 ohm lines. This pulse source is described along with the basic measurement procedure. Specific techniques and data are shown for a variety of shunt protective devices.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0763886

Entities

People

  • E. T. Hunter
  • G. G. Davidson

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Capacitance
  • Capacitors
  • Conductive Polymers
  • Convolution
  • Diodes
  • Frequency
  • Generators
  • High Voltage
  • Impedance
  • Measurement
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Resistance
  • Silicon Controlled Rectifiers
  • Spark Gaps
  • Transmission Lines
  • Waveforms
  • Zener Diodes

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Systems Analysis and Design