[Amps] Pin Diode - design needed

jeff millar wa1hco at wa1hco.net
Fri Jan 18 01:58:54 EST 2013


I'm so confused.  Pin diodes are used to switch RF _power_ and have 
breakdown voltages in the Hundreds of volts. That is not similar to your 
mention 10-15 K Volts and a vacuum relay.  Also the G41 has ratings to 
only 5KV on their web site.

What am I missing about your question?

jeff, wa1hco

On 01/15/2013 11:28 PM, Dan Simmonds wrote:
> If anyone could help in providing a pin diode design in an amplifier 
> T/R switching circuit, please contact me direct & off-list.
>
> I'm in need of a DPDT, able to switch approximately 10-15 KV. 
> Something similar (or heavier) to the Gigavac G41, 12VDC model.
>
> Thanks, Dan  KK3AN
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