High energy gas discharge switching device
US3939379A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 1975 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2893/0068
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
High energy switching device utilizing a gas discharge tube with input and output electrodes connected electrically in series with a source and a load. A control element is connected to the input electrode, and a trigger signal is applied to the control element to initiate firing of the tube to pass energy from the source to the load. An electrostatic shield is disposed about the output electrode to prevent the tube from self firing in the absence of a trigger signal when the potential between the electrodes is below a predetermined level.
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