SB/SG Series

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Description

High Energy Devices’ Sparkgap line of two electrode spark gaps excel in applications that require the efficient transfer of high voltage, high energy pulses and DC overvoltage protection for magnetrons, diodes, capacitors, etc. The SB series (.4-5.0kV) can reliably switch pulses having peak currents of several kiloamperes with energy contents as high as 50 joules. The larger SG series (2.0-40.0kV) can reliably switch pulses having peak currents of several kiloamperes and energy contents as high as 100 joules.

Features
  • Tight DC breakdown voltage tolerance (±10%)
  • Long-life tungsten electrodes
  • Rugged glass-to-metal seals

Applications
  • Test equipment
  • Video displays
  • Pulse generators

Application Notes

AN-SG-10   How to Test Spark Gaps
This application note describes how to design and build instruments for performing several of the more common types of spark gap tests.

AN-SG-30   Spark Gaps for Energy Transfer Applications
This application note describes how and when to use spark gaps for energy transfer applications.