TX Series
Triggered Spark Gaps
Features
• Rugged ceramic-metal construction
• Short delay times
• Miniature size
• High reliability
Applications
• High current surge generators
• Military ordnance
- Exploding bridge wires
- Exploding foil initiators
- Slapper detonators
- Electronic safe and arm
• Crowbars
• Flashlamp triggers
• Rocket motor ignitions
• Missile stage separation
• Furnace ignitions
Standard Voltages
Series
Main Static Breakdown
Voltage (Nom)
Unit
TX
2.5
kV
4.5
kV
7.5
kV
10.0
kV
Devices in the TX Series with other main static breakdown voltages in the
2.0-10.0kV range are available upon request.
Description
The TX is a series of miniature triggered spark gaps
designed for high reliability switching with Main Static
Breakdown’s between 2.0 and 10.0kVdc and are
available at relatively low cost. This series of gaps is
capable of switching stored energy in a fraction of a
microsecond upon command. Trigger gaps use no
standby power, are extremely rugged and require only
a low energy high voltage trigger pulse. They are
hermetically sealed at high braze temperatures and
will withstand rugged environmental conditions.
Ordering Information
A complete part number is represented by the digits
below. Main static breakdown voltages are expressed
in kV. For example, TX4.5L-01 is a 4.5kV TX series
device with outline 01 and standard energy rating
while TX10.0L-05M is a 10kV TX series device with
outline 05 and high energy rating.
Product Series /
Part Numbers
TXX.XL-XXX
TXXX.XL-XXX
Main Static
Breakdown
Voltage
2.0-9.0kV
10.0kV
Outline
01, 02, 05, S
01, 02, 05, S
Energy Rating
Options*
M
M
*Energy Rating Options
Blank: Standard
M:
High (This option is only available with outline 05)
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