Problems arising during the development and operation of a 100 kV multiple-arc solid-dielectric closing switch for use in fast low-inductance switching applications are discussed. The switch has been operated at peak currents up to 2.0 MA and for a pulse length of 70 μs. The arc voltage is about 200 V and the switch inductance is 5 nH. Breakdown is achieved at any voltage using a high-current trig...