SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING HIGH VOLTAGE PULSES

摘要

A high voltage pulse generating system has a latching element coupled in between a ferroelectric generator (FEG) and a load, such as a vector inversion generator. Such a latching element prevents the return of current to the FEG when the FEG undergoes mechanical destruction after depolarization, thereby increasing the useful amount of energy extracted from the FEG. In some embodiments, multiple FEGs are configured with multiple latching elements to deliver multiple high-voltage, high-current pulses.

主权项

1. A pulse generating system, comprising:
a latching element coupled to a load; at least one ferroelectric generator (FEG) for generating a pulse to the load; and explosive material for generating an explosion for fracturing the FEG, wherein the latching element is coupled between the FEG and the load for preventing energy of the pulse from being returned to the FEG.