A Magnetic Thyratron Grid Control Circuit

A new compact magnetic method for driving thyratron grids has recently simplified high-power fast response servos and regulated power supplies. Since large power gain is available in the thyratron, power amplification can be sacrificed in the magnetic circuit to gain speed of response comparable to the thyratron inverse cycle. The new grid circuit provides a rapid rate of rise of thyratron firing voltage, widecontrol range and high-voltage amplification. It eliminates from the grid circuit most of the usual interference and "noise" pick-up. Dc or ac input signals to the magnetic circuit work equally well, and the signal voltage source can be isolated from the power circuit.