title: High performance avalanche transistor switchout for external pulse selection at 1.06 microm.
abstract: The design and performance of an avalanche transistor switchout are described. The device selects a single pulse from a train of cw or Q-switched mode-locked pulses and introduces less than +/-1% amplitude variation in the selected pulse. The prepulse rejection ratio exceeds 10(7), and a lifetime of greater than 10(7) shots has been achieved.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Murray
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Downs
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Lowdermilk