Current transformer high voltage probe utilizing copper sulfate water resistor
AssigneeThe United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
InventorCharles R. McClenahan
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Abstract
A current transformer and copper sulfate water resistor are combined to provide a probe capable of measuring very fast, high voltage pulses. The resistor is connected in series with the primary winding of the current transformer and consists of an elongated plastic tube filled with an aqueous solution of copper sulfate. The series arrangement of resistor and current transformer primary winding is applied across the source of voltage to be measured and the current transformer secondary winding output is a function of the measured voltage. The current transformer secondary output is applied to and displayed on an oscilloscope.
Claims2
A device for measuring fast high voltage pulses comprising
- a current transformer having a primary winding and a secondary winding,
- a copper sulfate water resistor connected in series with said primary winding,
- means for connecting the series arrangement of said resistance means and said primary winding across a source of voltage to be measured, the secondary winding output of said current transformer being a function of the voltage at said source of voltage, and
- an oscilloscope, said oscilloscope being connected to receive and display the secondary winding output of said current transformer.
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