RF and DC Desensitized Electroexplosive Device.

Abstract

This patent application relates to electroexplosive devices ( EEDs) such as detonators, blasting caps and squibs, in particular to a method and device for desensitizing EEDs to electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic charges with the added ability to desensitize the device to essentially dc currents. An insensitive electroexplosive device to electrically ignite explosive is disclosed. This device is inherently immune to radio frequency (RF) radiation, and also provides protection against DC or very low frequency RF induced by arcing. A central feature is use of zeners and capacitors to form a reactively balanced bridge circuit. When constructed in semiconductor form, as described in this application , the device is capable of incorporation in small caliber ordnance. (EDC)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 24, 1989
Accession Number
ADD014206

Entities

People

  • John W. Krainiak
  • Michael S. Cornett
  • Paul D. Speaks

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Detonators
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Electrostatic Charge
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Frequency
  • Patent Applications
  • Radiation
  • Radio Frequency
  • Semiconductors
  • Very Low Frequency

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics