MODEL PCD-3-20 Pockels Cell Driver

• 2 to 3.2kV peak voltage
• >500ns pulsewidth (capacitive load)
• Rise-time <20ns into 30pF, 15ns typical
• Single-shot to 30Hz
• Less than 2” square and only 20 grams
• 25ns propagation delay (typ.)
• 12 volt input

The PCD-3-20 is a compact, all solid-state, high voltage Pockels Cell driver. The rise time is <20ns and the voltage can be adjusted with an on-board potentiometer from 2.0 to 3.2kV. An opto-coupler is used on the input trigger signal to provide for galvanic isolation and to eliminate ground loops. The driver can survive a shorted output and it is stable into any load. 
The PCD-3-20 has an insertion delay of 20ns (typical). Novel circuitry eliminates the need for avalanche transistors and external damping resistors. The output holes can accept either 20AWG wire or a small coaxial cable. 
Trigger Requirements :Type Opto-coupled, 10-15 mA (+5 V), 20ns minimum pulse width