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A novel compact high voltage triggerable switch

Atkinson, D.·2000·IEE Symposium Pulsed Power 2000
DOI 10.1049/ic:20000307
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A compact triggerable single-shot high voltage switch has been developed using a pyromechanical piston as the actuator for use at voltage levels up to 50 kV. This paper outlines the design of the switch, its electrical performance and some observations regarding the switching behaviour. Pyromechanisms are devices in which fast acting mechanical action is obtained from rapid burning of explosive propellant. Examples include gas generators for car air bags, explosive bolts and cable cutters. In order to develop a low cost switch the pyromechanism used was a small standard commercial product. The pyromechanism is fired by applying a current of 0.9 amps or greater to the initiator. The pyromechanisms used here are classified as nonexplosive by the HSE.

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Authors
Atkinson, D.
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Atkinson, D.
Venue
IEE Symposium Pulsed Power 2000
Publisher
IEE
Published
2000
Volume
2000
Pages
38-38
DOI
10.1049/ic:20000307
OpenAlex
W2015567007
Cited by
3
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0
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2025: 1
FWCI
0.94
Type
conference paper
Language
en
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closed
Locations
IEE Symposium on Pulsed Power (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Control and Systems Engineering › Pulsed Power Technology Applications
  • Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics › Vacuum and Plasma Arcs
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Aerospace Engineering › Electromagnetic Launch and Propulsion Technology
Keywords
high-voltage switch, switching behavior, electrical performance

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