@inproceedings{2ca95882bb09474f99b62f5031035829,
title = "The Reliability Analysis of High Power Switches Composed of Series and Parallel Branches",
abstract = "This paper contains an analytical method for the failure analysis of a matrix configuration of switches in series and parallel. The concept is to use lower voltage and current rating switches in series and parallel to attain the higher ratings needed in power engineering applications. The analysis is based on probability state transition. A discussion of voltage and current snubbing is given. Representative results are illustrated and applications are suggested.",
keywords = "Circuit breaker, Failure modes, Reliability, Switches",
author = "Heydt, {Gerald Thomas} and James, {Daniel Scott} and Esma Gel and Albu, {Mihaela Marilena} and Hubele, {Norma F.}",
year = "2003",
doi = "10.1109/pes.2003.1267223",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0780379896",
series = "2003 IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, Conference Proceedings",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "472--479",
booktitle = "2003 IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting, Conference Proceedings",
note = "2003 IEEE Power Engineering Society General Meeting ; Conference date: 13-07-2003 Through 17-07-2003",
}