Abstract
High-current high-voltage closing switches are the key components of pulsed power systems based on high-energy capacitor banks. Spark-gap switches are the most used today due to their relatively simple design, reliability, and ease of maintenance and repair. The main disadvantage of spark gaps is their limited service life, which is directly or indirectly related to electrode erosion. To prevent this erosion, multichannel switches and switches with the movement of the discharge channel were proposed. In this review, both types of switches are considered and in both cases, the Department of pulsed technology of the Institute of High Current Electronics occupies a leading position in the world in their development.
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