Light-Activated Solid-State Opening Switch

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Abstract:

Light-activated solid-state opening switches are shown to be a viable approach for switching inductive circuits. Measured photoswitch performance indicates that light-activated opening switches have the power density ratings needed to develop compact inductive power systems.... High current opening switch, Solid state switches, Cryogenic silicon switches, Photoconductor switches.

Author(s):
Heyse, Mark W. ; Petr, Rodney A. ; Kachen, George I. ; Reilly, James P. ; Schaefer, Raymond B.
Author Organization(s):
SCHAFER (W J) ASSOCIATES INC CHELMSFORD MA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Apr 1990-Mar 1992
Supplementary Note:
Presented at the Electromagnetic Launcher Conference (6th) held in Austin, TX on 28 Apr-1 May 1992. Published in the Proceedings of the Electromagnetic Launcher Conference (6th), 1992.
Pagination:
0010

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
WL-TP-92-011
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F08635-90-C-0243
Task Number(s):
03
Project Number(s):
1203
Monitor Series:
TP-92-011, WL/EGLIN
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*SOLID STATE ELECTRONICS, *SWITCHES, DENSITY, LIGHT, SILICON, RATINGS, APPROACH, OPENINGS, POWER, CIRCUITS, PHOTOCONDUCTORS, CRYOGENICS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Keyword(s):
HIGH CURRENT OPENING SWITCH, SOLID STATE SWITCHES, CRYOGENIC SILICON SWITCHES, PHOTOCONDUCTOR SWITCHES, PE63217C, WUWL12030305
Report Date:
1992 Jan 01