High Power Triggering Systems for Switches:
Ignitrons, Thyratrons & Spark Gaps
High power switches
such as ignitrons, thyratrons, and spark gaps require unique high
power triggering systems. Our triggers can all operate from 5 mA/5
V sources and/or fiber optic inputs.
Thyratrons
Our thyratron drivers are designed to trigger almost all thyratrons with a G2 output of 2 - 2.5 kV peak. For tubes with a G1 electrode we
provide drivers with DC pre-ionization and or pulsed pre-ionization.
We also provide complete thyratron chassis including heater power,
reservoir, and a thyratron driver built-in.
TT-G1/G2 Thyratron Driver
| G2 Open Circuit Voltage |
2 kV |
| G1 Open Circuit Voltage |
1 kV |
| G1 Current |
>40 A |
| Max Rep Rate |
1 kHz |
Ignitrons
The IG5-F driver is designed to trigger all ignitrons presently
available. It comes in a rugged package with isolation on the output
of up to 25 kV for floating cathode applications. The unit can also
be operated with power from an external resistor when required so
that it can operate in a floating configuration.
IG5-F Ignitron
Driver Specifications
| Open
Circuit Voltage: |
2 kV |
| Short
Circuit Current: |
400 A |
| Pulse
Duration: |
10 usec
base width |
| Max Rep
Rate: |
2 Hz.
(With AC drive) |
Spark Gap Driver Specifications
| Peak Voltage: |
>35 kV into 15 pf |
| Risetime: |
<200 ns into 15 pf |
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