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SpikeSafe™ DC / Continuous Pulse Current Source Specifications Copyright © 2019, Vektrex. All rights reserved. SpikeSafe current sources are protected by U.S. and foreign patents. Specifications are subject to change.

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DC / Continuous Pulse Current Sources Mode Descriptions Mode Typical Application Constant current. Any constant current application. LM-85, light measurement, characterization, R&D, production. Continuous Pulse Continuous current pulse train that transitions on and off according to configured pulse parameters. Continuous pulse light measurements to reduce junction heating. Any other continuous pulse application. Modulated Current (MODI) A programmable sequence of DC current steps that define a waveform. Sequences may be finite or run indefinitely. Cell phone flash emulation, rectifier...

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DC / Continuous Pulse Current Sources Model (Max Current) Independent Channels/Module Output Conductor Pairs/Channel Conversion Mode Pulsing Pulse Width Range9 Pulse Width Resolution Pulse Width Accuracy Typical Pulse Width Jitter Timebase Accuracy Pulse Period Range Duty Cycle Range Multi Channel Pulse Synchronization Settable, synchronized (+/-1µs), or staggered (1/N*Period) Low Range Current Max Current Setpoint Resolution Output Current Accuracy High Range Current Max Current Setpoint Resolution Output Current Accuracy Current Measure Accuracy8 DC / Continuous Pulse Current Sources |...

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DC / Continuous Pulse Current Sources Misc. Nominal Current Ripple1 DC Ramp Rate: Low Speed Setting DC Ramp Rate: Default Setting DC Ramp Rate: High Speed Setting Modulated Current5, 10 Sequence Step Amplitude Range Step Width Accuracy Max Number of Step Sequences (Loops) Loop Count Current Rise/Fall Time Each Step3 DC / Continuous Pulse Current Sources | Specifications Specifications subject to change.

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DC / Continuous Pulse Current Sources Specifications Available Packages M-Module Circuit card module compatible with Vektrex systems Rack mount / benchtop chassis 89mmH x 483mmW x 635mmD (including handles) External Interfaces Remote Pause Optoisolated input, pauses output, selectable polarity Remote Disable Optoisolated input, halts output, selectable polarity Output Current Drive Type Differential drive Output Cabling Single or multiconductor twisted pair Recommended Max Output Cable Length Input Power A/C Power Selectable; single and three phase available; 50-60Hz Power Conversion...

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DC / Continuous Pulse Current Sources Notes All specifications at 23C+/-5C, pulsing specifications: outside cable <3m 1 Typical performance with automatic adjustements enabled, compensation settings tuned for best shape, I > 10% Imax, Pulse Width <10s Typical performance with compensation settings tuned for fastest rise and best pulse shape, I > 10% Imax With suitable auxiliary bulk power supply: Vbulk ≥ Compliance Voltage +20V for Buck models, Compliance Voltage/2 for Buck/Boost Models Requires MODI option Output current that guarantees 3% accuracy at calibration limit Typical p-p current...

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