PCD-42 Series — Next-generation Pockels Cell Driver
A new modification of the PCD-41 platform featuring higher performance, improved efficiency, and extended functionality.
The PCD-42 series generates high-voltage quasi-rectangular pulses with nanosecond rise and fall times. The HV pulse duration is defined by the trigger input mode. These drivers are intended for ultrafast optical beam modulation and deflection, as well as control of regenerative amplifiers and pulse pickers.
Available versions
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PCD-42 — HV pulse duration equals the duration of a single external trigger pulse
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PCD-42T — HV pulse duration is defined by the delay between the rising edges of two external trigger pulses
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PCD-42P — HV pulse duration (2 to 10 ns) is internally set by a built-in potentiometer
Key features
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Quasi-rectangular high-voltage pulse shape
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Nanosecond-class rise and fall times
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Controlled pulse duration (depending on model)
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Pulse jitter < 200 ps
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Built-in pulsed high-voltage source
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Auxiliary output for HV pulse amplitude monitoring
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Pulse amplitude adjustment via trimmer or external analog control
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Low-voltage supply (12 or 24 V)
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Compact and lightweight OEM design
| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 - 10 | $1,048.80 |
| 11 - 15 | $993.60 |
| 16 - 20 | $938.40 |
| 21 + | $883.20 |
*Quantity discounts will be applied in the cart
Specifications
| Output voltage amplitude: | |
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| ● PCD-42-2000 | 1300 ÷ 2000 V |
| ● PCD-42-2800 | 1800 ÷ 2800 V |
| ● PCD-42-3800 | 2600 ÷ 3800 V |
| ● PCD-42-4800 | 3600 ÷ 4800 V |
| ● PCD-42-5800 | 4400 ÷ 5800 V |
| Unevenness of the amplitude on the plateau | < 5 % |
| Output voltage pulse-to-pulse instability | < 1 % |
| Max pulsed current | 20 A |
| Optimal load capacitance | 4 ÷ 10 pF |
| HV pulse rise time | 2 ± 1 ns |
| HV pulse fall time | 2 ± 1 ns |
| HV pulse duration | 2 ÷ 600 ns |
| Max HV pulse repetition rate | 1000 Hz |
| Trigger voltage (input impedance is 50 Ω) | 5 ± 0.5 V |
| Output pulse delay vs. trigger pulse | 16 ± 3 ns |
| HV pulse jitter | < 0.2 ns |
| External power supply voltage | 10 ÷ 36 VDC |
| External power supply current | 500 mA |
| Operating temperature range | –40 ÷ +60 °C |
| Dimensions | 80 × 50 × 15 mm |
| Mounting hole pattern (Ø 3.2 mm) | 74 × 44 mm |
| Weight (OEM version) | 100 g |
