Excelitas' Mini-Triggered Spark Gaps are designed for high reliabilty switching up to 4 kV and 10 KA. Constructed of hermetically sealed ceramic-metal, filled with pressurized gas, 

they are typically used for activating electro-explosive devices such as exploding bridgewires, electronic safe and arm systems, and detonators.Excelitas' Trigger Transformers are matched to the requirements of the Mini-Triggered Spark Gaps to provide a high voltage pulse with a fast rise time and low current. Excelitas' Trigger Transformers are designed 

to be the most durable and reliable transformers available.

Miniature Triggered Spark Gaps

The triggered spark gap is a three element, gas-filled, ceramic-to-metal, hermetically sealed, pressurized switch that operates in an arc discharge mode, conducting moderately 

high peak currents for short durations. Commutation between two main electrodes is initiated by a trigger pulse. 

 * Applications

   - Exploding bridgewire (EBW)

   - Exploding foil-initiator (EFI)

   - Electronic safe and arm (ESA)

   - Slapper/detonator