Beam Imaging Solutions Ion Sources

            Beam Imaging Solutions, RF and DC Ion Sources


Beam Imaging Solutions now offers two new ion sources for the standard Colutron^®model G-1 and G-2 ion gun accelerator systems. The RF ion source operates with a RF power supply at 13.56 MHz with manual adjust match network to produce an inductively coupled plasma (ICP). The DC ion source is of the Colutron type hot cathode DC discharge source. Customers that do not already own a Colutron ion gun can purchase the new sources to fit to their own ion accelerator systems. Please contact Beam Imaging Solutions technical support at technical@beamimaging.com for assistance.

     Model RFIS-100 Ion Source

   The model RF-100 is an alternative ion    source to the standard Colutron type    filament source. It can be adapted to the    Colutron ion gun platform. The source    includes match network and a RF Power    supply is also available. Compared to the    standard DC filament source, benefits of    the RF source include longer operating    times between maintance, operation with    reactive gasses like oxygen, and higher    beam currents.

Model DC-100 Ion Source Assembly

The model DC-100 is of the standard Colutron type filament source. It is a direct plug in replacement with alumina (Al₂O₃) construction. Compared to the RF source, benefits of the DC source include low energy spread and the ability to run a wider range of solid materials from an insertable charge holder.