Frequently Asked Questions

The QBD-BT series Pockels cell driver is a device that produces high voltage pulses with high repetition rates, fast risetimes or falltimes, and adjustable voltage amplitude. It is available in two modifications: QBD-BT-…-DN for pull-down scheme and QBD-BT-…-UP for push-up scheme.

The typical risetime and falltime for the QBD-BT series are less than 20 nanoseconds, measured at the 10-90% level.

The recovery time for the QBD-BT series Pockels cell driver is between 5 to 10 microseconds, depending on the HV pulse amplitude and load capacitance.

The QBD-BT series driver can be synchronized in two modes: internal synchronization mode, where output pulses are initiated by an internal clock, and external synchronization mode, where output pulses are initiated by TTL synchronization pulses applied to the SYNCHRO connector.

The repetition rates for the QBD-BT series range from single shot to 100 kHz and higher, depending on the HV pulse amplitude and load capacitance.

The QBD-BT series driver requires a mains connection of 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, and it includes a 5A fuse.

The performance of the QBD-BT series driver greatly depends on load capacitance. Full performance is achievable with a load capacitance of 23pF or below. Higher load capacitance decreases the maximal allowed repetition rate.

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