Title :
Effects of the Multi-Switch Excitation on the Responsiveness of a Blumlein Line
Author :
Joler, M. ; Christodoulou, C.G. ; Schamiloglu, E. ; Gaudet, J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Univ. of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Abstract :
This paper investigates the effects that multi-switch excitation has on the response of a parallel-plate Blumlein line. In particular, it tests a practical limit on the number of switches beyond which no change is observed. The results are shown in terms of the pulse width, shape, and the maximum electrical field inside the line. Finally, nonuniform switch spacing is studied to determine any further benefit.
Keywords :
pulsed power switches; multi-switch excitation; nonuniform switch spacing; parallel-plate Blumlein line; Concurrent computing; Delay; Inductance; Pulse shaping methods; Robustness; Shape; Space vector pulse width modulation; Switches; Testing; Thermal management;
Conference_Titel :
Pulsed Power Conference, 2005 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Monterey, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9189-6
Electronic_ISBN :
0-7803-9190-x
DOI :
10.1109/PPC.2005.300751
