Active RF pulse compression using electrically controlled semiconductor switches

• Published in: 2007 IEEE Particle Accelerator Conference (PAC) pp. 2433 - 2435
• Main Authors: Jiquan Guo, Tantawi, S.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.06.2007
• Subjects: Laser excitation; Optical control; Optical pulse compression; Optical switches; Power generation; Power lasers; Power semiconductor switches; Pulse compression methods; Radio frequency; Silicon

In this paper, we will present our recent results on the research of the ultra-fast high power RF switches based on silicon. We have developed a switch module at X-band which can use a silicon window as the switch. The switching is realized by generation of carriers in the bulk silicon. The carriers...