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Falco Systems WMA-200 User Manual

Falco Systems WMA-200 User Manual

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● Ultra-low output noise: ~50µV
~20µV
with DC – 500Hz using the optional capacitive load box
rms
● High voltage: 20.0x precision amplification up to +175V and -175V output
voltage with respect to ground
● Short-circuit protected output with 150mA output current capability
● No overshoot with capacitive loads: bandwidth changes automatically to ensure
stability
● 2 inputs: a standard BNC connector, and a differential connector to reject
interference
● BNC monitor out connector provides 1:100 replica of the output signal
● Capacitive load box, differential cables and connectors accessories available
About this manual
This user manual is an integral part of the
Falco Systems WMA-200 high voltage
amplifier product. Please read it carefully
and pay attention to the recommendations
and instructions for safe use.
The
WMA-200
high
amplifier: getting started
The Falco Systems WMA-200 model is a
high quality, high voltage, linear laboratory
amplifier
optimized
for
requiring
world-class,
noise. The excellent noise performance,
combined with the wide bandwidth and
large voltage range make this amplifier the
WMA-200 Low Noise HV Amplifier
USER MANUAL
with DC – 100kHz large signal bandwidth;
rms
preferred choice for the most demanding
precision
amplifier will routinely enable sub-atomic
positioning
positioning systems and MEMS devices,
and is the ultimate ultra low noise driver
for
steering, ultrasonics, dielectric studies,
and many other loads requiring a high
voltage drive. The WMA-200 amplifier is
voltage
available in a 115V mains voltage version
and a 230V version.
The output noise level of the high voltage
amplifier is only ~50µV
large signal bandwidth of DC – 100kHz.
experiments
For even lower noise in experiments
ultra-low
output
where this large bandwidth is not required,
a capacitive load box can be ordered
separately from Falco Systems for use
50/20μV
positioning
systems.
resolution
with
EO-modulators,
(particle)
with its standard
rms
rms
The
piezo
beam

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  • Page 1 115V mains voltage version amplifier: getting started and a 230V version. The output noise level of the high voltage The Falco Systems WMA-200 model is a amplifier is only ~50µV with its standard high quality, high voltage, linear laboratory large signal bandwidth of DC –...
  • Page 2 For more information on accessible. how to connect the amplifier for the lowest - The airflow to and from the WMA-200 possible noise level, please read the amplifier should blocked ‘Noise’...
  • Page 3 Inverting (-) Non-inverting (+) Ground Figure 1. Signals to be supplied to the BNC and differential connector A low noise amplifier like the WMA-200 fully stable with all capacitive loads. It has model can never be made fully insensitive been...
  • Page 4 Fig. 3. measurements, coaxial or shielded twisted Figure 2. Assessment of the ultimate attainable output noise level of the WMA-200 high voltage amplifier requires care not to beak the coaxiality of the connection. Cables should be as short as possible (or even absent, as in this example) not to pick up any interference, which will appear directly across the load.
  • Page 5 1µF 400V capacitive Capacitor box Amplifier Load Figure 4. The bandwidth- and noise reducing Falco Systems capacitive load is connected to the load, the noise reduces to ~20µV , while the bandwidth is simultaneously reduced to DC – 500Hz.
  • Page 6: Transmitter Mode

    Transmitter mode Amplifier characteristics This amplifier can generate a significant In the following pages, several amplifier amount of power at frequencies used for characteristics are illustrated: radio transmission and reception. The - Frequency response as a function of amplifier should used capacitive load (Fig.
  • Page 7 -0.8 -0.9 Time (ms) Figure 8. Noise without output loading, and with the 1μF Falco Systems capacitive load box connected, plus typical offset. The noise, as measured with a true rms voltmeter in a 1MHz bandwidth, is 48µV with no load, and 18µV with the 1μF load connected.
  • Page 8 -100 -150 Time (ms) Figure 10. Triangle wave 300V 1kHz -100 -150 Time (ms) Figure 11. Square wave 300V 1kHz -100 -150 Time (μs) Figure 12. Square wave 300V 20kHz...
  • Page 9 -0.2 -0.4 Time (μs) Figure 13. Square wave 1V 20kHz (small signal response) -100 -150 Time (μs) Figure 14a. 300V step response 10-90%: up in 4.4μs -100 -150 Time (μs) Figure 14b. 300V step response 10-90%: down in 4.2μs...
  • Page 10 Time (μs) Figure 14c. 0 to 150V step response 10-90%: up in 3.5μs Time (μs) Figure 14d. 150 - 0V step response 10-90%: down in 3.8μs Figure 14. Unipolar and bipolar step response -100 -150 Time (μs) Figure 15a. 0pF load...
  • Page 11 -100 -150 Time (μs) Figure 15b. 100pF load -100 -150 Time (μs) Figure 15c. 1nF load -100 -150 Time (μs) Figure 15d. 10nF load...
  • Page 12 -100 -150 Time (ms) Figure 15e. 100nF load -100 -150 Time (ms) Figure 15f. 1μF load -100 -150 Time (ms) Figure 15g. 10μF load Figure 15. 300V square wave response under different capacitive loading conditions. The 150mA current limit limits the speed at which the capacitor can be charged. The bandwidth adjustments of the amplifier with different capacitive loads preventing overshoot are clearly visible.
  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    Falco Systems. WEEE and RoHS To obtain warranty service, inform Falco Do not dispose of the WMA-200 amplifier Systems via info@falco-systems.com as standard waste, but bring it to a WEEE You will receive support and further electronic waste collection point.
  • Page 14 User manual version User manual version: 1.6 Date: February 24, 2022 Falco Systems Falco Systems BV Remisestraat 1 2225 TH Katwijk aan Zee Phone: +31 (0)6 21840996 Email: info@falco-systems.com Website: www.falco-systems.com...