Thyratron Switch for Narrow Pulses

Abstract

Narrow pulse modulation (less than four nanoseconds) of millimeter wave tubes will enable radar systems to achieve improved pattern recognition. The modulator has an outer cylindrical return shield surrounding a tetrode thyratron. An inner cylindrical shield connected to the anode provides capacitive energy storage for generating the output pulse when the control grid is triggered. The anode is connected via only a resistance to the direct current supply. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 12, 1981
Accession Number
ADD008184

Entities

People

  • Maurice Weiner
  • William Beattie

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Direct Current
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Millimeter Waves
  • Modulation
  • Modulators
  • Nanosecond Time
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Pulse Modulation
  • Radar
  • Recognition
  • Resistance
  • Thyratrons

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering

Technology Areas

  • 5G
  • 5G - Internet of Things
  • AI & ML