50-kV/1-A Sub-Microsecond Power Switch for Gyrotron Modulation

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Program:
Exploratory Topics
Award:
$500,000
Location:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Status:
ACTIVE
Project Term:
10/01/2023 - 09/30/2025

Technology Description:

GaNify will develop a unique power switch for gyrotron modulators in nuclear fusion systems that could switch 50-kV/1-A in less than a microsecond without the need to stack multiple switches in series. Their design would significantly reduce the complexity and shorten the modulation voltage rise time, effectively pushing the voltage limit of solid-state power switches toward the high voltage regime.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Olga Spahn
Project Contact:
Dr. Sangwoo Han
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
swhan@ganifyllc.com

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