Low impedance switch
A low inductance switch is described. A pair of spaced apart, annularly shaped, plate members of conducting material are supported in a substantially parallel, insulated relationship, the plate members being provided with radially extending, spoke-like extensions whereby the members may be connected into electrical circuits. An electrical discharge device is connected across the spaced plate members for effecting the simultaneous closing of the electrical circuits. The electrical discharge means includes an elongated, sealed envelope which contains an ionizable gas and which is supported on one of the plate members with the major axis of the envelope extending generally perpendicular to the plane of the plate members. A pair of elongated, spaced apart, insulated electrodes are supported within the envelope and extend axially, one of the electrodes being connected to each of the plate members, and a third, firing or trigger electrode supported within the envelope intermediate to the main electrodes and being insulated from the main electrodes.
- Assignee:
- Energy Research and Development Administration
- Patent Number(s):
- US 3956658
- OSTI ID:
- 7342953
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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