Solid State High Power Pulse Switching

Abstract

In this paper, the structural features and the methods of turning on high power thyristors, reverse blocking diode thyristors and light activated silicon switches are reviewed. The advantages and limitations of these devices are described together with a description of the performance achieved to date by the various devices. Finally, the operation of these devices in series strings to form high power switching modules is described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA637943

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  • D. J. Page
  • P. F. Pittman

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Current Density
  • Diodes
  • Electrodes
  • Fiber Optics
  • Frequency
  • High Voltage
  • P-N Junctions
  • Pulse Transformers
  • Radiation
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Semiconductors
  • Switches
  • Switching
  • Thyristors
  • Transformers
  • Yag Lasers

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design