NBU-1012 discharge circuit is designed for simplification of solid-state laser systems development. Module forms flashlamp pulses of quasi-rectangular shape using the energy stored in external capacitors bank. Module includes IGBT, its driver, protective circuits, simmering and triggering circuits, discharge resistors and controls.
Let us emphase, NBU-1012 isn’t a stand-alone solution. For proper operations it requires capacitor charging power supply and capacitor bank as well as some minor parts and controls (see also the picture below).

Input:
Capacitor bank connection
Output:
Max. current
1000 A for pulse width <1 ms
500 A for pulse width >1 ms
Flashlamp pulse width
up to 100 ms (on request)
Simmer parameters:
Open circuit voltage
about 1500 V
Current
300-800 mA (500 mA by default)
Triggering parameters:
Voltage
10kV/~160mJ negative to L- (serial flashlamp triggering)
350V/~20mJ negative to EXT connector (parallel flashlamp triggering)
Restrike rate
a few Hz (automatically adjusted)
Environment:
Operation temperature
0 … +40 °C
Storage temperature
-20 … +60 °C
Humidity
90%, non-condensing
Other:
Size (LxWxH)
225x207x62 mm
On request the next options are available:
- High power / current / voltage IGBT with extended parameters
- Digital RS-232 / RS-485 interface
- Different cables
- Different simmering and/or triggering parameters
Modifications by flashlamp triggering type
NBU-1012 discharge circuit with
capability of both serial and external flashlamp triggering
Example
NBU-1012 discharge circuit with
capability of both serial and external flashlamp triggering