The triggered spark gap is an electrical component that allows stored energy to be switched on command by energy pulses. Triggered spark gaps are used for rocket ignition, oil field exploration, spark plugs on a car, and power supply components. While Mode A is the most commonly used, Mode C is often chosen over Mode A for practical reasons. In Mode A, the direction of the gap field is the same as the trigger field. In Mode C, one side of the pulse transformer secondary can be tied to the ground, along with the adjacent main electrode.
Instructions
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Ground one side of the gap, by tying the ground wire along with the main electrode.
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Raise the voltage on the auxiliary electrode -- located between the main gap electrodes.
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Find the voltage that is above the breakdown voltage. When the raised voltage is reached, the spark gap is triggered.
