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Optically coupled high-voltage isolation amplifier.

J W Pearce1

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Area of Science:

  • Instrumentation and Measurement
  • High-Voltage Engineering
  • Plasma Physics Instrumentation

Background:

  • Observing small signal waveforms at high voltages presents significant instrumentation challenges.
  • Applications include neutral particle injectors in thermonuclear research and safety systems for toroidal devices.
  • Existing methods struggle with accurate signal acquisition under extreme voltage differentials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and develop a high-voltage isolation amplifier capable of accurately measuring small signal waveforms.
  • To provide a robust solution for instrumentation in environments with extreme ground potential differences.
  • To enable reliable data acquisition in controlled thermonuclear fusion research.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel high-voltage isolation amplifier.
  • Implementation of analog-to-digital conversion for signal processing.
  • Utilizing serial data transmission over a fiber optic cable for enhanced isolation.

Main Results:

  • The designed amplifier successfully overcomes the challenge of measuring small signals at very high voltages.
  • Fiber optic transmission ensures signal integrity and safety in high-voltage environments.
  • The device provides a practical solution for instrumentation in specialized research areas.

Conclusions:

  • The developed high-voltage isolation amplifier is effective for acquiring small signal waveforms in extreme electrical conditions.
  • This technology enhances safety and data accuracy in controlled thermonuclear research and related fields.
  • The amplifier represents a significant advancement in high-voltage instrumentation design.