The MVM series can be used to generate either a positive or negative output voltage.
Keeping all things constant, the output voltage decreases as the temperature increases. There is a significant drop-off at temperatures higher than 150C. Other factors effecting output voltage include load current and operating frequency.
Other hyrid families exhibit the same phenomena. The actual output voltage varies depending partly on the number of stages and input voltage. Other factors include operating frequency, output current, and type of load.
No. Most multipliers work best between 25KHz and 150KHz. There are exceptions to the rule, but generally the absolute minimum operating frequency is 10KHz.
Operating frequency directly impacts
Higher operating frequencies have greater efficiency in the multiplier. For a slow 60hz signal, very large capacitances would be required to regulate the voltage
properly and have a consistent high voltage output.
We have manufactured many standard multipliers for space projects. Typically JANTXV level diodes are up-screened to space level, and additional testing and source inspections performed on the final assemblies. View a list of space projects VMI has contributed to.