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Diamond switches for high temperature electronics

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OSTI ID:481917

This paper presents the results of switching voltages of 500 V and currents of 10 A using chemical vapor deposited (CVD) diamond as a switching material. The switching is performed by using an electron beam that penetrates the diamond, creates electron hole pairs, and lowers its resistivity to about 20 {Omega}-cm and its resistance to about 4 {Omega}. Tests were performed at room temperature but in a configuration that allows for 250 C.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Department of the Air Force, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
481917
Report Number(s):
SAND--97-1232C; CONF-970701--1; ON: DE97006363; CNN: Contract F33615-96-C-2689
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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