A System and Method for Improving the Efficiency and Reliability of a Broadband Transistor Switch for Periodic Switching Applications
Abstract
A driver circuit is provided for enabling a transistor collector--emitter path to be used as a broadband periodic switch. The broadband driver circuit controls the magnitude of the transistor base-emitter current in order to enable a CLOSED switch state and to simultaneously control the magnitude of the transistor base-emitter reverse-bias voltage in order to enable the OPEN-switch state. The precise control of these parameters minimizes base-charge storage and prevents reverse-breakdown failure.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 03, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADD020385
Entities
People
- Donald H. Steinbrecher
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy