New avalanche-injection-controlled switch |
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Authors: | Califano F.P. Caruso A. Spirito P. Vitale G.F. |
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Affiliation: | Università di Napoli, Istituto Elettrotecnico, Napoli, Italy; |
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Abstract: | A new 3-terminal switching device, based on the avalanche-injection effect, is proposed. Its working principle is confirmed both by theoretical and experimental results. Experimental switching times of the order of a nanosecond have been observed. |
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