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Parameter identification for the electrical modeling of semiconductor bridges.

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/922775· OSTI ID:922775

Semiconductor bridges (SCBs) are commonly used as initiators for explosive and pyrotechnic devices. Their advantages include reduced voltage and energy requirements and exceptional safety features. Moreover, the design of systems which implement SCBs can be expedited using electrical simulation software. Successful use of this software requires that certain parameters be correctly chosen. In this paper, we explain how these parameters can be identified using optimization. We describe the problem focusing on the application of a direct optimization method for its solution, and present some numerical results.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
922775
Report Number(s):
SAND2005-0940
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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