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Dual power source pulse generator for a triggering system

US7986505B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2008
Grant dateJul 26, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01T2/02
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A dual power source pulse generator in power connection with a pair of electrodes having a first electrode, a second electrode and an air gap therebetween. The dual power source pulse generator includes a first pulse source producing a high voltage low current pulse across the pair of electrodes to allow dielectric breakdown, and a second pulse source electrically connected in parallel with an output of the first pulse source, and producing a low voltage high current pulse to thereby produce a current flow of high-density plasma between the same electrodes of the pair of electrodes in response to the high voltage low current pulse.

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