Calex Releases New High Voltage Multiplier

Calex Mfg. Co., Inc. announced the availability of high voltage multipliers customized to meet each system’s unique requirements. Well suited for applications such as gas chromatography, lithography, microchip electrophoresis, photomultiplier tubes, X-ray, DNA analysis, etc., Calex states that it has the design blocks and manufacturing capability to quickly provide the system designer with a robust, cost effective solution tailored for each application.

Current production includes devices that are capable of handling ac inputs up to 5kV peak to peak. AC input frequencies can range from 5 up to 100kHz. The dc output voltage can be set between 500 and 15,000V. Up to 25W of output power is available with an operating case temperature range of -40 to +100°C. A variety of packaging options are available to suit each application’s requirements.

To facilitate the design process, Calex offers a Voltage Multiplier Worksheet. Once the Worksheet is submitted to the factory, typical response times are 1 to 3 days for design feasibility, budgetary cost, and estimated timeframe for first articles. Calex can also accommodate unique test requirements such as temperature cycling and burn-in.