Modeling and Analysis of Thyristor and Diode Reverse Recovery In Railgun Pulsed Power Circuits

Abstract

As pulsed-power systems used to drive EM launchers evolve from laboratory to operational environments, high-power solid-state devices are emerging as the leading switch technology for these systems. These devices, specifically high-power thyristors and diodes, offer the advantages of improved energy efficiency, reduced volume, and reduced auxiliaries over spark-gaps and ignitrons. Proper application of these devices requires understanding of their behavior both during forward conduction and during reverse recovery.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA611146

Entities

People

  • J. Bernardes
  • S. Swindler

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Circuit Analysis
  • Circuits
  • Diodes
  • Electronics
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Energy
  • Power
  • Power Electronics
  • Pulsed Power
  • Recovery
  • Rectifiers
  • Resistance
  • Semiconductors
  • Simulations
  • Solid State Electronics
  • Thyristors

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering