Compact monolithic capacitive discharge unit
Abstract
A compact monolithic capacitive discharge unit (CDU) is disclosed in which a thyristor switch and a flyback charging circuit are both sandwiched about a ceramic energy storage capacitor. The result is a compact rugged assembly which provides a low-inductance current discharge path. The flyback charging circuit preferably includes a low-temperature co-fired ceramic transformer. The CDU can further include one or more ceramic substrates for enclosing the thyristor switch and for holding various passive components used in the flyback charging circuit. A load such as a detonator can also be attached directly to the CDU.
- Inventors:
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- Tijeras, NM
- Rio Rancho, NM
- Albuquerque, NM
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 909717
- Patent Number(s):
- 7236345
- Application Number:
- 10/729,614
- Assignee:
- Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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F - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING F42 - AMMUNITION F42B - EXPLOSIVE CHARGES, e.g. FOR BLASTING, FIREWORKS, AMMUNITION
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION
Citation Formats
Roesler, Alexander W, Vernon, George E, Hoke, Darren A, De Marquis, Virginia K, and Harris, Steven M. Compact monolithic capacitive discharge unit. United States: N. p., 2007.
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Roesler, Alexander W, Vernon, George E, Hoke, Darren A, De Marquis, Virginia K, & Harris, Steven M. Compact monolithic capacitive discharge unit. United States.
Roesler, Alexander W, Vernon, George E, Hoke, Darren A, De Marquis, Virginia K, and Harris, Steven M. Tue .
"Compact monolithic capacitive discharge unit". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/909717.
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author = {Roesler, Alexander W and Vernon, George E and Hoke, Darren A and De Marquis, Virginia K and Harris, Steven M},
abstractNote = {A compact monolithic capacitive discharge unit (CDU) is disclosed in which a thyristor switch and a flyback charging circuit are both sandwiched about a ceramic energy storage capacitor. The result is a compact rugged assembly which provides a low-inductance current discharge path. The flyback charging circuit preferably includes a low-temperature co-fired ceramic transformer. The CDU can further include one or more ceramic substrates for enclosing the thyristor switch and for holding various passive components used in the flyback charging circuit. A load such as a detonator can also be attached directly to the CDU.},
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place = {United States},
year = {Tue Jun 26 00:00:00 EDT 2007},
month = {Tue Jun 26 00:00:00 EDT 2007}
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