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The Pulsatron is a Cold Cathode Hard Vacuum Triode Switch tube
family. These tubes are all
"three lead devices". This
means no bulky filament transformers or associated circuitry.
This is a
significant advantage for system that operate at voltage
in the MegaVolt range. While still a vacuum tube, the
Pulsatron can be treated in the same way as a solid state device.
In many ways, it resembles an SCR in its performance and operational
characteristics, except it is a lot faster and more powerful than
any SCR in existence. Unlike other devices, these tubes
operate as either Closing or Opening Switch.
Typical specifications are:
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Maximum
Voltage: >
1 MegaVolt
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Maximum
Current: ~ 250
KiloAmps
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Minimum
Risetime:
80 - 100 pS (using Low Inductance Socket)
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Minimum
Pulse Width: ~ 2 nS
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Maximum
Pulse Width: ~ 12 μS
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Maximum
Rep Rate:
5 KHz
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Size:
12" Long x 5" Diameter; 5 pounds (Low-Z socket increases
diameter by 3")
* Note: Not
all parameters may be achieved simultaneously unless extremely
large power supplies are available.
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We are currently manufacturing
three versions:
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3275 HV High Current Ultra-fast
switch
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2750 Avalanche Voltage Sensor
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1818 Low Voltage Interface
We have the capability to increase any of
the specifications as required. Higher voltages,
currents, and rep rates can be readily
accomplished using our current production capability. |
Contact
us to discuss your requirements |
