Fast Delivery on High Demand Spark Gap

TA Series Triggered Spark Gaps

Main Static Breakdown from 1.0 to 15.0kVdc

High Energy Devices, LLC, announces fast delivery with lead times of 4-6 weeks on one of the most highly demanded spark gaps utilized by the military and industrial markets.

The TA Series of ceramic-to-metal triggered spark gaps has been designed to fill the need for low and medium voltage, medium energy and small size applications. These gaps, available with main static breakdown voltages of 1kV through 15kV, permit an expanded choice by the design engineer to accommodate advanced circuit designs beyond the constrained operating voltage of some existing components such as the GL-7964.

In addition to being small and extremely rugged, these units have excellent time delay, low jitter characteristics, long life relative to their size, and a good resistance to nuclear radiation. The gaps are also capable of high levels of current conduction. The electrodes consist of pure Molybdenum in a dome shaped configuration for high reliable applications in which holdoff voltages as high as 80% of the main static breakdown may be maintained for extended periods without occurrence of premature breakdown. Flexible manufacturing methods at High Energy Devices permit the product for each application to be optimized for breakdown voltage selection as well as required breakdown tolerance.

The mechanical features of the TA Series include a tight main static breakdown with a standard voltage tolerance of ±10%, rugged ceramic-metal construction, refractory metal electrodes with gold plated exterior contacts for easy soldering of contact leads. The design allows the gaps to withstand high shock and vibration level and reliable operation over a temperature range from -55ºC to +125ºC. The minimum interelectrode resistance is 1000 Megohms. The gaps are insensitive to mounting position.

For detailed information on this extremely popular spark gap, be sure to check out our Application Note.