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Bird BDS2 System Inline Voltage & Current Probe

Bird BDS2 System Inline Voltage & Current Probe.Using sophisticated parallel signal processing, the BDS2 simultaneously measures and reports voltage, current, and phase angle at multiple fundamental, harmonic and intermodulation frequencies.A robust frequency tracking algorithm guarantees accurate measurements under dynamic signal conditions. With this data, power and impedance are calculated at each frequency, giving users the ability to identify small discrepancies that may make the difference between a successful and a failed process.The optional Time-Domain mode allows exceptional visibility into the shape of pulsed RF waveforms in the non-50 ohm environment. Similar to an oscilloscope, the BDS2 will display a one-shot, triggered view of the pulse envelope. Uniquely, however, the BDS2 will display the waveform in voltage, current, phase, power, or impedance to the fullyspecified accuracy of the system.
Bird BDS2

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • 1% accurate measurement of RF voltage and current with a locked system
  • Calculated impedance, RF power
  • Multi-level pulse or CW waveforms
  • 1-3 fundamental frequencies
  • 4 harmonics per fundamental frequency
  • 6 intermodulation products per fundamental pair
  • Time-domain mode
  • Tracking & Spectral search mode
  • Ethernet enabled

APPLICATIONS

  • Chamber to chamber matching
  • RF process monitoring
  • Impedance matching
  • Troubleshooting RF delivery system
  • Identify process drifts
  • Harmonic levels up to 252 MHz are available for analysis
  • Voltage, current, phase and delivered power comparison

CONNECTION OPTIONS*

Input Connector (xx) Output Connector (yy)
01 = N(f) 01 = N(f)
02 = N(m) 02 = N(m)
12 = HN(f) 12 = HN(f)
13 = HN(m) 13 = HN(m)
14 = 7/16(f) 14 = 7/16(f)
15 = 7/16(m) 15 = 7/16(m)
34 = LC(f)  34 = LC(f) 
35 = LC(m)   35 = LC(m) 

* Custom designs can be developed to fit specific connections/applications.

Bird BDS2 System Inline Voltage & Current Probe

Product Specifications: Item Number: Bird BDS2 System Item Name: Inline Voltage & Current Probe SYSTEM Components - Unlocked System

  • Receiver: Model 7001A900-2, BDS2 Single Channel Receiver with Ethernet connectivity
  • Calibrated Data Cable: Model 7001B040-5M, RF/Data Cable Set, Straight, 5 meters long

Sensor Options (For custom-designed sensors and custom frequency combinations, please contact the factory directly)

  • Model 7001A550-1-xx yy, Sensor, BDS2, with QC Connectors (Select xx yy options from the Connection Options table provided)
  • Model 7001A550-2, Sensor, BDS2, with Protruding Dielectric Connection

System Kits - Locked System

  • Model 7001A500-1-xxyy, BDS2 Kit (includes Receiver, Cable, and Sensor Kit), with QC Connectors (Select xx yy options from the Connection Options table provided)
  • Model 7001A500-1-2, BDS2 Kit (includes Receiver, Cable, and Sensor Kit), with Protruding Dielectric Connection

System Profiles

  • Refer to the datasheet for complete details

Time Domain Measurement Options

  • Factory Install License: Model 7001A993-1
  • Field Install License: Model 7001A993F-1

Time Domain Measurement Mode Features

  • Time Resolution: 500 nanoseconds (ns)
  • Configurable Time Scale: 0.1 to 10 milliseconds (ms)
  • Average: Trace Average

Triggering Capabilities

  • Voltage or current waveform trigger
  • Rising or falling edge trigger
  • External triggering
  • Upper and lower threshold triggers
  • Holdoff

Pre- and Post-Trigger Buffer Range: 5% to 95%

Measurements

  • Parameters measured: Voltage, current, phase, frequency, impedance, and power at user-selected frequencies
  • Frequency Range: 307 kHz to 252 MHz (dependent on the sensor used)
  • Resolution: 100 Hz
  • Accuracy: ± 1 kHz

Fundamental Frequencies

  • Up to 3 simultaneous fundamentals; for more than 1 fundamental, select from the predefined combinations:
    • 0.4, 13.56, 160 MHz
    • 0.4, 60 MHz
    • 1, 13.56 MHz
    • 2, 27.12, 60 MHz
    • 3.2, 40.68 MHz
    • 3.2, 60 MHz
    • 12.88, 40.68 MHz
    • 13.56, 100 MHz
  • Custom combinations can be requested via the factory

Tracking Performance

  • Frequency Slew Rate: 2 Gigahertz per second (GHz/sec)
  • Minimum Pulse Width: 5 microseconds (μsec)

Harmonics and Intermodulation Products

  • 4 harmonics per fundamental
  • 6 intermodulation products per fundamental pair, up to 252 MHz (limited by the maximum number of measurement channels)

Modes

  • Tracking mode
  • Spectral Search mode (standard mode supports 12 harmonics, time domain mode supports 6 harmonics)

Update Rates

  • Typically 100 Hz

Network Protocol

  • Ethernet

Maximum RF Power

  • Determined by the RF sensor (typically ≥ 10 kW)

RF Connector

  • Custom or QC connectors available

Operating Modes

  • Tracking mode
  • Spectral Search mode

Environmental Conditions

  • Receiver Temperature:
    • Operating: 20 to 40 degrees Celsius (°C) (68 to 104°F)
    • Storage: -20 to 80°C (-4 to 176°F)
  • Cable Temperature:
    • Operating: 0 to 100°C (32 to 212°F)
    • Storage: -20 to 100°C (-4 to 212°F)
  • Sensor Operating/Storage Temperature: Refer to the sensor's specific datasheet
  • Humidity: Maximum 85% (non-condensing)
  • Air Pressure: 745 millibars (equivalent to a maximum altitude of 2,500 meters / 8,200 feet)
  • Power Supply: 15 Volts DC, 2.5 Amperes nominal
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