[ ISV.F-20 ]

Multicusp Negative Ion Source

High-Current Negative Ion Source • Filament-Driven Multicusp • TRIUMF Licensed

[ Ion Sources ]

ISV.F-20

Multicusp Negative Ion Source

Permanent multicusp magnets provide effective plasma confinement, while user-friendly tuning, long filament life, and straightforward maintenance make the source especially well suited for cyclotron and other accelerator applications. The D-Pace Multicusp Negative Ion Source is based on TRIUMF licensed technology and provides reliable high current negative hydrogen ion production in a compact, proven design.

Beam Intensities

Ion Species Beam Current (mA) Beam Energy (keV) Notes
0-15 20-30
0-5 20-30

Ion Source Characteristics

Particle Types H¯, D¯ and more
Beam Kinetic Energy 30 keV
Normalized Emittance < 1 mm·mrad
Beam Purity > 99% (for H¯)
Beam Current Stability ±1% over 24 hours

Vacuum System

Turbo Pump Speed 2200 L/s
Turbo Pump Flange ISO250
Roughing Pump Capacity 36 m3/h

Gas Flow

Mass Flow Controller 11-30

Controls

Control PLC Allen-Bradley
User Interface Options Custom web-based interface, EPICS compatible
HV Interlocks Safeguards designed in accordance with ISO 13849

Power Supplies

Supply Current Voltage / Power
Max Bias Supply 40 mA -30 kV
Arc Supply 50 A 300 V
Filament Supply 400 A 10 V
Plasma Electrode 60 A 20 V
Extraction Electrode 220 mA 10 kV
X & Y steering magnet (2 per system) 60 A 20 V

Key Features

Compact Platform Small-footprint due to integrated volume-cusp magnets
Precise Control User-friendly tuning, easy beam adjustment
Reliable beam production Repeatable, consistent DC H- beams
Dr. Anand George
Dr. Anand George
Ph.D
Lead Physicist

Included

  • Ion source & vacuum box

Optional

  • Turnkey ion source system or any sub-components
  • LEBT components
  • Diagnostic devices

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