Experimental investigation of gas spark switch features on pulse repetition rate

Gas spark switch has been widely used in repetition rate pulsed power technology. Insulation recovery and repetition rate of gas spark switch are affected by many factors. The influences of gas spark switch energy deposition and pressure on the repetition rate were experimentally studied. The relationships between insulation recovery time of gas spark switch, air pressure and switch power were put forward. The relationships between switch power, repetition rate and pressure were preliminarily analyzed on the condition that the gas switch breakdown channels was cooled in natural convection.