An Analysis of Co-Axial Pulse Transformers

Abstract

The basic idea of using a co-axial cable as an isolation pulse transformer for triggering spark gaps is not new. However, there are several distinct advantages of driving the braid as the primary as opposed to driving the inner conductor. The fundamental advantage is that the ratio of the output voltage to the input voltage is unaffected by the thickness of insulation between the inner conductor(s) and the braid. Thus, the transformer with the braid as the primary works well for isolating high secondary to primary voltages. This and other advantages are demonstrated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA637922

Entities

People

  • David L. Smith
  • R. Dollinger

Organizations

  • Texas Tech University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Coaxial Cables
  • Diameters
  • Dipole Antennas
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • High Voltage
  • Insulation
  • Pulse Transformers
  • Pulsed Power
  • Radiation
  • Square Waves
  • Transformers
  • Voltage

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics