QBU-10kV Pockels Cell Drivers
Product details
QBU-10kV is an extension of QBU-series with up to 10kV operating voltage range. Its parameters and distinctive features are:
- Duplicates at its HV output the external driving TTL signal;
- Up to 10kV output voltage;
- Up to 5 kHz @10 kV pulse repetition rate, much higher performance at lower voltages.
- <20 nsec rise- and <25 nsec fall-time
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qbu-10kv-manual-en.pdf
Download manual (1 MB)
Download manual
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1 MB | March 10, 2026 |
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qbu-10kv-step.zip
Download STEP model (8 MB)
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8 MB | March 10, 2026 |
Product Description
QBU-10kV Pockels cell driver
QBU-10kV Pockels cell driver is an extension of QBU-series with up to 10kV operating voltage range. Due to high output voltage it may be used with Pockels Cells working in λ/2 schemes, as well as those operating at longer wavelengths.
Module has fast transition times in both directions, and repeats at its HV output the external driving TTL signal. As a result, they may be used for Q-switched lasers of push-up scheme, pull-down scheme as well for mixed-type or another user-defined configuration.
Under conditions of appropriate forced air-cooling multi-kilohertz operations are possible even at maximal output voltage.
Performance
| Output voltage, kV | Repetition rate, kHz (*) |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 40-60 |
| 5.0 | 30-40 |
| 6.0 | 20-30 |
| 7.0 | 15-25 |
| 8.0 | 12-18 |
| 9.0 | 10-14 |
| 10.0 | 7-11 |
With proper load (Pockels cell with 5-7 pF capacitance plus 30-50 cm cable) and under condition of appropriate cooling QBU-10kV’s typical performance is presented below:
(*) Values are approximate, exact performance depends on the actual load’s capacitance and cooling conditions.
Applications
- Q-switching, Pulse picking, Pulse Slicing
Technical Specifications
| INPUT | |
|---|---|
| Voltage | +24 VDC |
| OUTPUT | |
| Operational modes | Repetition of the input TTL signal |
| Voltage, high level | Adjustable within 4 – 10kV range |
| Voltage, low level | fixed, 0 V |
| Pulse Duration | 200 nsec – DC |
| Pulse Repetition Rate | >5 kHz at the full load (10.0 kV/11 pF) |
| Rise time (fall time) | <20 nsec (<25 nsec)1 |
| Timing Jitter | ~1.5 nsec |
| Delay Time | ~150 nsec |
| ENVIRONMENT | |
| Operational Temperature | +10°C to +40°C (wider range on request) |
| Storage Temperature | ‐20 °C to +60 °C |
| Humidity | 90%, non-condensing |
| PHYSICAL | |
| Exterior Dimensions (LxWxH) | 132 x 105 x 50 mm |
| Weight | <0.2 kG |
| 1)10-90% level, warranted at load capacitance 11 pF and below. | |
How To Order
Modifications
| Model* | Description* |
|---|---|
| QBU-10 kV | 4.0-10.0 kV high voltage adjustment range |
| (*) Other output voltages are available on request | |
| Example: | |
| QBU-10 kV | 4.0-10.0 kV high voltage adjustment range |