IntraAction ME Series Modulator Driver
Electronics designed to drive an IntraAction acousto-optic modulator. 30 nsec rise time.
The IntraAction Model ME series Modulator Drivers include a crystal-controlled RF oscillator, fast modulation circuit, and a broadband RF power amplifier in a housing with a power supply, RFI line filter, and line switch. The standard crystal-controlled oscillator has a calibration tolerance of 25 ppm. Crystals at other than the specified frequencies can be factory installed. The standard modulation input configuration is analogue with a digital input option available.
A CW RF output level is adjusted by the front panel level control which inserts a dc offset to the input of the modulation circuit with no modulation input voltage. The class AB broadband amplifier has sufficient bandwidth for pulsed operation. RF output power capability can be up to 10 watts for some models. Configuration options include a front panel user-accessible connection between the oscillator and modulation circuit (N) so that an external source frequency can be used in place of the internal crystal oscillator. Also available is an optional front panel connection between the modulation circuit and the RF power amplifier (H) to give the Model ME drivers capability to be used as a stand-alone RF power amplifier. Drivers with option E provide a CW +10 dBm crystal oscillator reference output.
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SPECIFICATIONS |
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Input Configuration |
Analog (0-1 volt for 0-specified RF power) |
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RF Amplifier Operation |
Class AB |
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Rise/Fall Time |
30 ns |
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Harmonics (at full power) |
-20 dBc |
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Output Mismatch Tolerance |
100% |
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Input / Output Impedance |
50 ohms |
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Extinction Ratio (RF on / RF off) |
40 dB |
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Line Voltage (standard) |
115/230 Vac, 50-60 Hz |
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100 Vac, 50-60 Hz (option J) |
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Size (inches) |
9.0 W x 3.5 H x 13.5 D |
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(cm) |
22.9 W x 8.9 H x 34.3 D |
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MODEL |
ME-40 |
ME-405 |
ME-4010 |
ME-80 |
ME-110 |
ME-2001 |
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Oscillator Frequency1 40 MHz |
40 MHz |
40 MHz |
80 MHz |
110 MHz |
200 MHz |
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RF Output Power2 |
2 Watts |
5 Watts |
10 Watts |
2 Watts |
2 Watts |
1 Watt |
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OPTIONS:
D Inverse digital, input<0.8 volts for RF/on, input>2 volts to 5 volts for RF off, 50 ohm input impedance.
E Low level oscillator RF output, +10 dBm level.
H Front panel access between modulator circuit and RF power amplifier.
J 100 Vac line voltage for Japan.
N Front panel access between oscillator and modulator circuit.
P Internal pulse generator for q-switch applications with triggered, gated, and free running capability.
T Digital input, input<0.8 volts for RF/off, input>2 volts to 5 volts for RF/on, 50 ohm input impedance.
T7 Same as option T, but with 70 dB extinction ratio.
-6 Analog input plus option T (analog + digital), total extinction ratio is 70 dB.
1Other frequencies available.
2Other RF output power levels available. OEM drivers available - please contact us with your requirements
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