Title :
Multi-filament triggering of PCSS for high current utilizing VCSEL triggers
Author :
Mar, Alan ; Serkland, D.K. ; Keeler, G.A. ; Roose, L.D. ; Geib, K.M. ; Loubriel, G.M. ; Zutavern, F.J.
Author_Institution :
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM 87185 USA
Abstract :
We are developing advanced optically-activated solid-state switch technology for Firing Sets. Advanced switch development at Sandia has demonstrated multikA/ kV switching and the path for scalability to even higher current/power, resulting in good prospects for sprytron replacement and other even higher current pulsed power switching applications. Realization of this potential requires development of new optical sources/switches based on key Sandia photonic device technologies: vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) and photoconductive semiconductor switch (PCSS) devices.
Keywords :
Optical devices; Optical pulses; Optical switches; Photonics; Power semiconductor switches; Scalability; Semiconductor lasers; Solid state circuits; Surface emitting lasers; Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Pulsed Power Conference, 2007 16th IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Albuquerque, NM
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0913-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0914-3
DOI :
10.1109/PPPS.2007.4652358
