Patent ID: 8487506

Claim:
An energy generating system comprising: a pair of output terminals to which a load is connected; a power generator configured to generate a pulse of electrical energy, the power generator including a ferromagnetic generator comprising: a pulse generating coil, an explosive charge, and a ferromagnetic element configured to generate a magnetic field, the ferromagnetic element positioned within the pulse generating coil and in proximity to the explosive charge, such that detonation of the explosive charge decreases the magnetic field and induces electrical energy in the pulse generating coil; and a voltage-controlled switch coupled to the power generator, wherein the voltage-controlled switch closes when the generated electrical energy pulse reaches a breakdown level and the switch transfers electrical energy to the output terminals, the voltage-controlled switch including: a first output terminal and a second output terminal configured to couple the voltage-controlled switch to at least one component, a first electrode and a second electrode coupled to the first output terminal and the second output terminal, respectively, and configured to possess a voltage therebetween, and a dielectric film positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode and configured to become electrically conductive when the voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode reaches the breakdown level.