PCP-17 Capacitor Charger, 300-4000V Output

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Specifications

Max Output Voltage: 300 – 4000 V
Max Output Power: 1750 W
Stability: 0.5 %
Input Voltage: 300VDC / rectified 200-240VAC
Maximum Output Voltage (VMAX): 300-4000V
Maximum Output Power: >1750W
Maximum Output Energy: >1500J/s
Stability: 0.5% of VMAX
Pulse To Pulse: 0.5% of VMAX
Efficiency: More than 85%
PFC Coefficient: ~0.90
Cooling: Forced air (external fan required)
Operation Temperature: +10… +40 °C
Storage Temperature: -20 … +60 °C
Humidity: <90%, non-condensing
Dimensions: Approx. 155x142x74mm
Weight: Approx. 1.3kg

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Features

  • 1.75 kW average output power
  • Up to 4000 V output voltage
  • Up to 85% efficiency
  • Parallel operation
  • Reasonable price
  • 2-year guarantee (option)

Applications

  • Pulsed laser systems and flashlamp pumping – Fast charging of energy storage capacitors for Q-switched, pulsed, and flashlamp-pumped solid-state lasers used in materials processing, LIDT testing, and laser research.
  • Industrial pulsed power supplies – General-purpose capacitor charging for high-voltage pulsed power systems requiring >1.5 kJ/s charge rate and stable, repeatable pulses.
  • Flashlamp and strobe excitation – Driving xenon flashlamps, strobe lights, and high-intensity beacons in industrial inspection, photography, and scientific illumination.
  • Pulsed UV curing and photochemical processing – Energy delivery for pulsed UV lamps and excimer-based sources in semiconductor processing, coatings, and inks curing.
  • High-voltage test and measurement systems – Capacitor charging for insulation breakdown tests, dielectric withstand tests, and surge / impulse testing of components and assemblies.
  • EMC, EFT and surge generators – Core charging stage for generators creating standardized surge, EFT/Burst, and pulsed immunity test waveforms for industrial and telecom equipment.
  • Pulsed magnet and coil drivers – High-voltage capacitor charging for pulsed magnetic field generation, inductive load testing, and coil characterization setups.
  • Pulsed electro-optic and Pockels cell drivers – Charging energy storage stages for high-voltage EO switch drivers in laser timing and beam modulation systems.
  • Laser rangefinders and LIDAR transmitters – Rapid recharge of capacitors in pulsed laser transmitters for defense, surveying, industrial LIDAR, and 3D scanning applications.
  • Pulsed power research and university laboratories – Versatile capacitor charger for experiments in pulsed plasmas, high-voltage physics, and advanced power electronics.
  • Electromagnetic forming and welding (EMF/EMW) – Charging of capacitor banks driving high-current pulses for electromagnetic metal forming, crimping, and welding processes.
  • Capacitor discharge welding and stud welding – High-voltage energy storage charging for precision CD welders and stud welding systems in industrial production lines.
  • Pulsed electrolysis and electrochemical processes – Supplying precisely controlled high-voltage pulses for specialized electrochemical treatment, cleaning, and deposition.
  • High-speed imaging and schlieren systems – Driving pulsed light sources and flash units for time-resolved imaging, ballistic research, and flow visualization.
  • Non-destructive testing (NDT) sources – Capacitor charging for pulsed X-ray tubes or other radiation sources used in industrial NDT and materials inspection.
  • Plasma generation and surface treatment – Powering pulsed plasma sources, corona treaters, and dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) systems for surface activation and cleaning.
  • Pulsed ignition and trigger circuits – Fast, repeatable charging of small and medium capacitor banks for high-voltage spark ignition and trigger generators.
  • High-voltage pulse generators for R&D – Building blocks for compact pulse generators where configurable voltage (300–4000 V) and polarity (P/N/F/B) are required.
  • Custom OEM high-voltage systems – Integration as an OEM capacitor charging stage in industrial-grade equipment requiring reliable protections, forced-air cooling, and tailored interfaces.