ECCN 3A229
NPATFiring sets and equivalent high-current pulse generators for detonators controlled by 3A232 .
Items Covered
- a.Detonator firing sets (initiation systems, firesets), including electronically-charged, explosively-driven and optically-driven firing sets designed to drive multiple controlled detonators controlled by 3A232;
- b.Modular electrical pulse generators (pulsers) having all of the following characteristics:
- 1. Designed for portable, mobile, or ruggedized use;
- 2. Capable of delivering their energy in less than 15 µs into loads of less than 40 Ω (ohms);
- 3. Having an output greater than 100 A;
- 4. No dimension greater than 30 cm;
- 5. Weight less than 30 kg; and
- 6. Specified for use over an extended temperature range 223 K (−50 °C) to 373 K (100 °C) or specified as suitable for aerospace applications.
- c.Micro-firing units having all of the following characteristics:
- 1. No dimension greater than 35 mm;
- 2. Voltage rating of equal to or greater than 1 kV; and
- 3. Capacitance of equal to or greater than 100 nF.
Control Reasons
NPNuclear Nonproliferation
Items controlled for nuclear nonproliferation reasons.
Column 1: YesColumn 2: No
ATAnti-Terrorism
Items controlled for anti-terrorism reasons. Most items on the CCL have AT controls.
Column 1: YesColumn 2: No
Disclaimer
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