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Ultra-high-voltage vacuum-semiconductor switches
2016 Volume 85 Issue 1 Pages 43-47
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2016 Volume 85 Issue 1 Pages 43-47
Compact high voltage power switches are highly desirable for intelligent power grids with renewable energy sources. As this infrastructure develops, the requirements for such electronics will increase dramatically. In particular, reliable compact high voltage switches that can operate at over 100kV will be in high demand. This report introduces research to develop a novel semiconductor-vacuum switch utilizing the insulation capability of a vacuum and the unique properties of a diamond semiconductor, which could meet such difficult demands.
