[TCML] Permanent Magnet GDT(?)

[Christopher Karr <chriskarr4@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Good day, Everyone,

I've been pondering this topic for some time, now, and I've been wondering if it were reasonable to use a ferrite permanent magnet (in toroidal shape) as a core for a GDT.

My thinking is based on the fact that transformer action is based on changing magnetic flux, so if the primary of such a GDT were driven in a single-ended configuration with the magnetizing current opposing the natural flux of the magnet, during the 'dead time' of the signal, a full flux-reversal would be made, naturally, by the magnetic material. This would - in my mind - give rise to an extremely simple push-pull gate signal. 

The only problem I see, prior to receiving your answers, is the complete lack of control over one half of the waveform, since it would be determined solely by the properties of the magnetic material.

Feel free to make corrections, or even tell me I'm *way* off-base. If I knew for sure, I wouldn't be asking. *wink*

Thank you for your time,

Best wishes,

 - Christopher
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