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USER MANUAL 

 

 
 

 

 
 

  Double  the  output  voltage  by  driving  2  high  voltage  amplifiers  in  bridge 

mode

 

 

 Switchable 50

Ω

 /100k

Ω

 input: buffer low-current signal sources to drive 

high-speed 50

Ω

 amplifier inputs 

 

 High speed: DC – 20MHz @ -3dB full power bandwidth 

 

 ±10V maximum output voltage 

 

 
 
 

About this manual 

 
This user manual is an integral part of the 
Falco Systems WMA-IB-HS phase inverter 
-  buffer  product.  Please  read  it  carefully 
and pay attention to the recommendations 
and instructions for safe use. 
 

Operation of the phase inverter  

 

The  WMA-IB-HS  is  a  low  noise,  high 
speed DC - 20MHz phase inverter - buffer 
designed  to  drive  one  or  two  high  voltage 
amplifiers. It can be used: 

Ÿ

 

To drive two amplifiers in bridge mode 

by  using  both  the  buffered  output  and  the 
inverting output, or 

Ÿ

 

As a high impedance buffer between a 

signal source and the amplifier 
  
The input of the WMA-IB-HS is switchable 
to 100k

Ω

 input impedance and to 50

Ω

:  

Ÿ

  The  50

Ω

  setting  is  used  with  50

Ω

 

sources  such  as  function-  or  arbitrary 
waveform generators, to ensure waveform 

integrity 

even 

at 

high 

operating 

frequencies.  

Ÿ

  The  100k

Ω

  setting  is  used  to  buffer 

current  limited  signal  sources  such  as 
typical  computer  controlled  DAQ  (data 
acquisition) cards.  
Internal  gain  switching  circuitry  makes 
sure that the output signal amplitude does 
not  change  with  the  setting  of  the  switch 
when  the  input  impedance  switch  is 
toggled (when driven from a 50

Ω

 source). 

 
The  outputs  of  the  WMA-IB-HS  can  drive 
both  high  impedance  and  50

Ω

  high 

voltage  amplifier  inputs.  The  WMA-IB-HS 
can  also  be  used  as  a  high  quality  stand-
alone phase inverter - buffer in a variety of 
other applications. 
 
The  WMA-IB-HS  ships  with  a  customized 
Mean  Well  GS25B28-P1J  power  supply. 
The  power  supply  connector,  315mAT 
fuse  and  on-off  switch  are  on  the  rear 
panel of the WMA-IB-HS enclosure. A blue 
led  indicates  that  the  WMA-IB-HS  is  on. 

Falco Systems WMA-IB-HS          20MHz High Speed Phase Inverter -

 Buffer 

Summary of Contents for WMA-IB-HS

Page 1: ...IB HS is switchable to 100k input impedance and to 50 The 50 setting is used with 50 sources such as function or arbitrary waveform generators to ensure waveform integrity even at high operating frequ...

Page 2: ...with the high speed phase inverter buffer connected to two high voltage amplifiers to drive them in bridge mode When two amplifiers are driven in bridge mode the high voltage output signal with twice...

Page 3: ...ther cable to the outer ring which is normally associated with the 0V shield This functionality is very different from a normal BNC tee adapter which is only used to connect the inner conductor of a B...

Page 4: ...ypical 50 source such as a function or arbitrary waveform generator has a 50 output and will form a 1 2 voltage divider with the 50 input resistance of the WMA IB HS To prevent the loss in signal ampl...

Page 5: ...antenna This product should only be cleaned with a soft slightly moist cloth Disconnect the phase inverter buffer from the power supply and all equipment before cleaning Safety The WMA IB HS high spe...

Page 6: ...litude is restored by the 2x gain of the WMA IB HS 9c Corresponding inverted output signal Figure 9 1MHz 20Vpp square wave output signal at the buffered and inverted outputs 50 input impedance setting...

Page 7: ...11b Noise at the inverted output Figure 11 Output noise AC coupled with a 50 shielded BNC dummy load on the input with the input switched to 50 impedance Frequency Hz Gain 1 2 1 0 0 8 0 6 0 4 0 2 0 0...

Page 8: ...to indicate compliance of this equipment with the European Union safety and EMC regulations while the mark has been added to indicate compliance with the United States FCC regulations WEEE and RoHS D...

Page 9: ...User manual version 1 5 Date October 29 2018 Falco Systems Falco Systems Remisestraat 1 2225 TH Katwijk aan Zee The Netherlands Tel 31 0 6 21840996 Fax 31 0 20 2031445 Email info falco systems com ww...

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