Low Loss Voltage Equalization Scheme for Series-Connected BiMOSFETs for Pulsed Power Applications

High-voltage solid state pulse modulators are designed to handle voltage levels, which are several times the order of individual device voltage ratings, necessitating series connection of switches....

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