Modules
PDu150 - Three Channel Ultra-Low Noise 150V Piezo Driver
The PDu150 is a complete miniaturized power supply and ultra-low noise driver for up to three 100V, 120V or 150V piezoelectric stack actuators. Output currents up to 100mA per channel are developed at frequencies up to 80 kHz with exceptionally low noise. The noise level of 26uV is typically an order of magnitude better than the best full-size instruments even though the output power is similar. With a peak-to-peak resolution exceeding one part-per-million or 20-bit, the PDu150 exceeds the most demanding requirements in semiconductor machinery, scanning probe microscopy, optics, vibration control, and nanopositioning.
Key features include:
- Ultra-low Noise: 26uV (1uF Load, 0.03 Hz to 1 MHz)
- Output Voltage -30 V to +150 V
- Output Current: 100 mA per channel
- Signal Bandwidth: 180 kHz
- Power Bandwidth: 80 kHz (150 Vp-p)
- Comprehensive overload protection
- Dimensions: 76 x 40 x 44 mm (L x W x H)
- Weight: 80 g
PDu150CL - 150V Piezo Controller with Strain Gauge Feedback
The PDu150CL combines a high-voltage power supply, precision strain conditioning circuit, feedback controller, and ultra-low noise amplifier (26uV RMS) into a package the size of a credit card. It provides all of the necessary functions for high-resolution open-loop or closed-loop control of piezoelectric actuators with or without integrated strain sensors. The PDu150CL produces up to 300mA of output current at frequencies up to 80 kHz and is protected against short-circuit, average current overload, and excessive temperature. The strain conditioning circuit utilizes a novel bridge driver and amplifier circuit to provide a closed-loop positioning resolution of 0.02% full-scale.
Key features include:
- Ultra-low Noise: 26uV (1uF Load, 0.03 Hz to 1 MHz)
- Output Voltage -30 V to +150 V
- Output Current: 300 mA peak
- Signal Bandwidth: 180 kHz
- Power Bandwidth: 80 kHz (150 Vp-p)
- Comprehensive overload protection
- Dimensions: 89 x 40 x 44 mm (L x W x H)
- Weight: 80 g
BD Family of Dual Channel Drivers for Piezo Bender Actuators
The BD family of miniature driver modules contain a high-voltage power supply and two linear amplifier channels. The individual channels can drive piezoelectric actuators up to +300V, or can be combined for a single output up to +/-300V. An inverting option also allows these modules to drive two and three wire piezoelectric bender actuators.
Key features include:
- Dual channels, ideal for piezo bender actuators
- Output Voltage: 150 V to 300 V
- Output Current: up to 95 mA peak
- Signal Bandwidth: 20 kHz
- Comprehensive overload and thermal protection
- Dimensions: 60 x 25.4 x 8 mm (L x W x H)
- Weight: 11 g
PDm200 - Miniature High Voltage Amplifier
The PDm200 is a complete high-performance power supply and linear amplifier module for driving piezoelectric actuators. The output voltage range can be switched between bipolar or unipolar modes with a range of 100V, 150V, or 200V. In the unipolar mode, the negative output range is fixed at -30V for use with stack actuators. Applications include: electro-optics, ultrasound, vibration control, nanopositioning systems, and piezoelectric motors.
Key features include:
- Selectable voltage range from +100V to +/-200V
- Bipolar or unipolar output
- Bias supply for 200V bender actuators
- Signal Bandwidth: 200kHz
- Power Bandwidth: 63kHz (100Vp-p)
- Noise: <1mV (1uF load)
- Peak output current: 300mA
- Dimensions: 71x38mm (2.8×1.5in)
MX200 - High Performance Piezo Driver
The MX200 is a complete power supply and high-performance linear amplifier module for driving piezoelectric actuators. The MX200 can drive large stack actuators; standard piezoelectric actuators; two wire benders; and three-wire piezoelectric benders requiring a bias voltage. Up to +\-200 V can be achieved in the bridged configuration. Applications include: electro-optics, ultrasound, vibration control, nanopositioning systems, and piezoelectric motors.
Key features include:
- Selectable output voltage from +100 V to +/-200 V
- Peak output current: 1 Amp
- Bias supply for bender actuators
- Signal Bandwidth: 200kHz
- Power Bandwidth: 106kHz (180Vp-p)
- Noise: <1mV (1uF Load)
- Comprehensive overload protection
- Supply voltage from +18 V to +36 V
- Dimensions: 80 x 46 x 40 mm (L x W x H)
- Weight: 95 g
PDu100B - Miniature Piezo Driver
The PDu100B is a complete miniaturized power supply and linear amplifier for driving piezoelectric actuators. The PDu100B provides variable gain and offset, switchable voltage ranges, and the choice between ground referenced or differential inputs and outputs. The PDu100B can drive two-wire piezoelectric actuators and benders up to +/-100V and three-wire piezoelectric benders and stack actuators up to +100V. Applications include piezoelectric valves, motors, pumps and low-power positioning and manipulation systems.
Key features include:
- Selectable output voltage range 100V, 90V, or 60V
- Bipolar or unipolar output
- Bias supply for three-wire bender actuators
- Peak output current: 100mA
- Supply voltage: 3V to 5.5V
- Dimensions: 25x40mm (1×1.5in)
- Mass: 5.5 grams (0.2oz)
PDu100 - Micro Piezo Driver
The PDu100 is the industry’s smallest and lightest driver for piezoelectric actuators. The PDu100 can drive two-wire piezoelectric actuators and benders up to +/-100 V. The PDu100 can also drive three-wire piezoelectric benders and stack actuators up to +100 V. Applications include battery powered robotics, piezoelectric motors, and ultra low-power positioning and manipulation systems.
Key features include:
- +/-100V Output voltage range for piezo actuators and two-wire benders
- +100V Output voltage range for stack actuators
- Bias supply for three-wire bender actuators
- Peak output current: 100mA
- Supply voltage: 3V to 5.5V
- Dimensions: 12x13mm (0.5×0.5in)
- Mass: 0.5 grams (0.018oz)