HV Semiconductor Switches

Solid-State High Voltage Switch

HTS 50-12

A fast high-voltage semiconductor switch designed for nanosecond pulse applications. A superior solid-state alternative to cold cathode tubes and thyratrons, offering very low jitter, high reliability, and long service life.

  • Voltage: 5000 VDC (Max)
  • Peak Current: 120 A (Repetitive)
  • Surge Current: 200 A (Non-Repetitive)
  • Rise Time: < 15 ns
  • Isolation: 10 kVDC
  • Control: 5V Logic Level

Technical Parameters

Working Voltage Range 0 – 5000 VDC
Peak Current (Repetitive) 120 A
Surge Current (10ms) 200 A
Turn-on Rise Time < 15 ns (Load Dependent)
Max Frequency 15 kHz (Burst Mode)
Isolation (I/O) > 10,000 VDC
Control Voltage 5.0 V ± 0.5 V
Dimensions 64 x 38 x 25 mm

Typical Applications

The HTS 50-12 is optimized for generating high-voltage pulses with extremely fast rise times.

  • Medical: Laser drivers, Lithotripsy.
  • Scientific: Particle accelerators, Plasma generators.
  • Industrial: EMC testing, Radar modulators.
  • Defense: Pockels cell drivers, Crowbar circuits.
Note: Requires no trigger transformer. Direct TTL drive compatible.