Re: Westcode Devices

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• Subject: Re: Westcode Devices
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• Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 22:43:10 -0600
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From: 	Greg Leyh[SMTP:lod-at-pacbell-dot-net]
Sent: 	Tuesday, November 18, 1997 4:29 AM
To: 	Tesla List
Subject: 	Re: Westcode Devices

Scott Stephens wrote:


> >The repetitive dI/dt limit of 180A/us is the limiting factor for this
> >device.  Exceeding this value will produce a puncture on the die next
> >to the gate structure, caused by secondary breakdown.  Otherwise, the
> >SCR looks great, provided that the primary dI/dt (2*pi*Fpri*Ipeak) is
> >comfortably less than 180A/us.
> > -GL
>
> Sorry for a dumb question, but how will this device be used? As an
> oscillating component in place of a spark gap?

Yes, along with a diode that conducts in the opposite direction.\


-GL

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