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QBX-16 Pockels Cell Driver with Adjustable Pulse Form

The QBX-16 Pockels cell driver is an innovative solution crafted for scenarios that demand a continuously adjustable voltage on a Pockels cell. This Pockels Cell Driver is engineered using voltage amplifier schematics, delivering a maximum output voltage of 1600V with an impressive amplification factor of 300:1.

This makes it an ideal choice for precision applications that require fine-tuned voltage control. Designed with practicality in mind, the QBX-16 Pockels Cell Driver is air-cooled, featuring built-in fans to ensure optimal performance and longevity. It is available exclusively in a PCB version, making it a compact and efficient component for integration into various systems.

The QBX-16 Pockels Cell Driver with Adjustable Pulse Form is engineered to deliver high voltage signals that accurately replicate the shape of the low voltage input signal, offering bipolar output polarity. This driver supports a wide amplitude range from 0 to 1600V, with a nominal performance repetition rate of 50kHz at 1600V and 60pF. It is capable of reaching a maximum repetition rate of up to 300kHz, depending on load and voltage conditions. With a rapid rise and fall time of less than 1 microsecond and a delay time under 1.5 microseconds, the QBX-16 Pockels Cell Driver ensures swift response times that are critical for high-speed applications.

Voltage Amplifier, QBX-16 Pockels Cell Driver with Adjustable Pulse Form, 1600V Output

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Specifications

Maximum Output Voltage: 1600 V
Amplification Factor: 300:1
Input Power: 24 VDC, 3.5 A typ.
Analog Signal Input: 5.33 V
Input Impedance: 50 Ohm
Output Polarity: Bipolar
Amplitude: 0-1600 V
Repetition Rate (nominal Performance): 50 kHz @ 1600 V and 60 pF
Maximum Repetition Rate: Up to 300 kHz
Average Power Limitation: fMAX*C*U^2=8 W
Rise/fall Time: <1 us
Delay Time: <1.5 us
Load Capacitance: <60 pF
Operating Temperature: +10…+40 °C
Size (LxWxH): 220x170x45 mm
Weight: Approx. 1.2 kg

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Features

  • Continuously Adjustable Voltage: The QBX-16 Pockels cell driver allows for continuous voltage adjustment, making it ideal for precise applications.
  • High Voltage Output: A low-voltage input analog signal (0-5.33 V) with an arbitrary waveform is amplified with 300:1 factor and delivered to a Pockels cell..
  • Analog Signal Input: Accepts an analog signal of 5.33V with a 50 Ohm input impedance, ensuring compatibility with various systems.
  • Bipolar Output Polarity: The high voltage output signal replicates the shape of the low voltage input signal with bipolar polarity.
  • High Repetition Rate: Nominal performance at 50kHz and 1600V with a 60pF load, capable of reaching up to 300kHz at smaller loads and voltages.
  • Capacitive Load Support: Designed to support capacitive loads with a load capacitance of less than 60pF, other types available on request.

Applications

  • Electro-optics (light modulation, beam deflection, beam steering)
  • Piezo actuators, MEMS actuators
  • Ultrasonic devices
  • As single channel signal amplifier
  • For double-pulse LIBS with one resonator Nd:YAG laser

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the QBX-16 Pockels cell driver?
The QBX-16 is a dedicated Pockels cell driver designed for applications where the voltage on a Pockels cell should be continuously adjustable. It is based on voltage amplifier schematics with a maximum output voltage of 1600V and an amplification factor of 300:1.
What are the power requirements for the QBX-16 Pockels Cell Driver?
The QBX-16 requires a power input of 24VDC and typically 3.5A.
What is the maximum output voltage of the QBX-16 Pockels Cell Driver?
The maximum output voltage of the QBX-16 is 1600V.
What is the repetition rate capability of the QBX-16 Pockels Cell Driver?
The nominal performance repetition rate is 50kHz at 1600V and 60pF, with a maximum repetition rate of up to 300kHz at smaller loads and voltages.
What are the cooling requirements for the QBX-16?
The QBX-16 is air-cooled with built-in fans to ensure proper operation.
What is the size and weight of the QBX-16 Pockels Cell Driver?
The QBX-16 measures 220x170x45 mm and weighs approximately 1.2 kg.
What are the load requirements for the QBX-16?
The QBX-16 is designed for capacitive loads with a load capacitance of less than 60pF, though other types of loads can be requested.

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