BE1200 Laser Driver

The BE1200 Laser Driver is a 1200Wpk, 500W average laser driver designed to be used with a standard DC power supply in the development and testing of laser systems. The unit is self-contained, air-cooled, and has protection against excessive VSWR and temperature. Full forward power is developed during VSWR fault conditions providing enhanced striking. Forward and reflected power monitoring is automatically returned to normal when the fault is removed.

The BE1200 output power is varied with the DC power supply voltage and varies, approximately, as the square of the input voltage. The duty cycle is automatically limited to 500W of the average power above a B+ voltage of 32V. The input control voltage is TTL. The unit is housed in a standard 19" rack mount package, 3.5" high, and is ideally suited for burn-in stations. Multiple outputs are also available.

Output Power: 500W average, 1200W peak*

Frequencies available: 100 Mhz, 81.36 MHz, 40.68 MHz (other on request)

Frequency Tolerance: +/- .005% or external input option +/- 5% at +10dbm

Operating VSWR: 1.6:1 at 100 MHz and 81.36 MHz; 2:1 at 40.68 MHz

Pulsed Performance: DC to 50 kHz

Pulse Width at +48V: 1 msec. max.

Forward and Reflected Detected Outputs: Forward is 10 Vpk for 1200Wpk, Reflected depends on VSWR.

TTL Input Connector: BNC or 9 pin SubD

RF Output Connector: Type N

Efficiency: 60% min.

DCPS Voltage: +20V to +48V at 30A max. Output varies approximately as B+ squared. 0 to +48V option is available for low power.

Size: 19" rack-mount, W = 17", H = 3.5", D = 13"

Weight: 15 lbs.

Cooling: Internal fans with vents.

Cost: $3,500.00

Delivery: 60 days ARO

*Multiple units can be stacked for power levels of 2X, 3X, and 4X.