CERAMIC SUBSTRATE ELECTRIC IGNITER WITH NITRIDED TANTALUM BRIDGE

摘要

A device for igniting explosive and energetic material comprising an electrically non-conductive substrate, first and second conductive arms located on the substrate, and a tantalum nitride bridge element electrically interconnecting the conductive arms. Igniters constructed according to the present invention have a fast response time, can operate from low voltage power supplies, and are able to withstand unintended currents.