Pulse Width Control Based on Blumlein Pulse Forming Line and SI-GaAs PCSS

In this paper, the output electrical pulse width of semi-insulating gallium arsenide photoconductive semiconductor switch (SI-GaAs PCSS) is controlled by means of Blumlein pulse formation line. Under the condition that the bias voltage is 28 kV and the laser pulse width is 9.5 ns, the electric pulse width obtained by using high-power pulse system transmission is 10 ns and the output voltage is 23 kV. Based on the Blumlein pulse formation line theory, the output pulse width and transient impedance are analyzed. The results show that the holding time of carriers avalanche multiplication can be controlled.