Fig. 1. Schematic diagram of electrode support structure

Fig. 2. Metal and ceramic packaging structures

Fig. 3. Ceramic packaged multi-gap gas switch

Fig. 4. Electric field distribution of the switch

Fig. 5. Electric field distribution along inner and outer surface

Fig. 6. Switch test circuit and test platform

Fig. 7. Typical waveform of load current and triggering pulse

Fig. 8. Self-breakdown characteristics of the switch

Fig. 9. Change of trigger delay of 5 000 discharges

Fig. 10. Average time delay and jitter of 50 consecutive discharges after every 1 000 discharges