Optical Modulators
Pockels Cell Driver, 4000 V
High-voltage solid-state driver engineered for electro-optic Pockels cells, delivering up to 4000 V (4 kV) pulse amplitude with fast pulse transitions and TTL-compatible trigger input for high-speed laser cavity dumping, Q-switching, and optical shutter applications.

Specifications
Pockels Cell Driver, 4000 V
| Driver type | High-voltage solid-state Pockels cell driver |
| Output pulse voltage | 4000 V (4 kV) |
| Compatible devices | KD*P and RTP electro-optic Pockels cells |
| Application | Laser Q-switching, pulse slicing, and cavity dumping |
| Control mode | High-voltage pulse modulation |
System integration
Integration and compatibility
Use these checks to connect Pockels Cell Driver, 4000 V to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.
- Control interface
- Driver type: High-voltage solid-state Pockels cell driver · Output pulse voltage: 4000 V (4 kV)
- Match supply voltage, analog or digital command range, connector pinout and default optical state to the instrument interlock. Confirm the unpowered state explicitly — it decides what happens to the link on a power failure.
Technical FAQ
Integration questions for Pockels Cell Driver, 4000 V
Does the Pockels Cell Driver, 4000 V require a controller?
Driver type: High-voltage solid-state Pockels cell driver · Output pulse voltage: 4000 V (4 kV). Match supply voltage, analog or digital command range, connector pinout and default optical state to the instrument interlock. Confirm the unpowered state explicitly — it decides what happens to the link on a power failure.
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