Spark gap with low breakdown voltage jitter

Patent · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1996

OSTI ID:870387

Rohwein, Gerald J ^[1]; Roose, Lars D ^[1]

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1. Albuquerque, NM

Novel spark gap devices and electrodes are disclosed. The novel spark gap devices and electrodes are suitable for use in a variety of spark gap device applications. The shape of the electrodes gives rise to local field enhancements and reduces breakdown voltage jitter. Breakdown voltage jitter of approximately 5% has been measured in spark gaps according the invention. Novel electrode geometries and materials are disclosed.

• Research Organization: AT & T CORP
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• Assignee: Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
• Patent Number(s): US 5510668
• OSTI ID: 870387
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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