摘要:
An induction plasma system comprises a torch (10) and an induction coil (14). A sample substance is injected into the plasma at an axial position that is adjustable while the plasma is being energized. The plasma-forming gas flows through the induction coil prior to passing through the plasma torch. A piezoelectric crystal (98) is used for initiating the plasma. An osciallator network generates radio frequency power at a first frequency, and an output LC network (206) that includes the induction coil is tuned to a second frequency higher than the first frequency. Means for maintaining constant power to the plasma includes an AC circuit for duty cycling AC power input to a DC power supply in response to a feedback signal relative to the rectified voltage. Thus a change in the rectified voltage effects an inverse change in the duty cycling such as to nullify the change in the rectified voltage.
摘要:
In a high frequency oscillator system a series oscillator circuit includes a load coil inductively coupled with a plasma generator. A capacitance is in series with the coil between the drain and source terminals of a transistor. A capacitive or inductive feedback responsive to the oscillation is connected to the gate terminal of the transistor. In another embodiment two sections of a series circuit are connected by the load coil, each section including a separate transistor. A first capacitance is connected between the coil and the first transistor drain, and a second capacitance is connected between the coil and the second transistor drain. A first capacitive feedback is connected between the second section and the first transistor gate, and a second capacitive feedback is connected between the first section and the second transistor gate. For alternative inductive feedback, one feedback is connected between the first section and the first transistor gate, and the other is connected between the second section and the second transistor gate.
摘要:
An inductively coupled plasma generator wherein actual power delivered to the load is measured and used to control output power. Means are provided for detecting generated RF voltage and current and multiplying these together to produce a continuous signal representative of actual RF power. Microprocessor means provides a signal representative of commanded power. These signals are compared to provide an error signal for controlling power delivered by the generator. Generator parameters are further monitored and plasma potential is maintained at zero potential with respect to ground to eliminate damage to the circuitry and instruments connected thereto.
摘要:
An impedance matching network for continuously and automatically maximizing RF power transfer to a plasma emission torch includes a dual phase detector network. Signals from the detector network control, via a control unit, a variable impedance network.
摘要:
An impedance matching network for continuously and automatically maximizing RF power transfer to a plasma emission torch includes a dual phase detector network. Signals from the detector network control, via a control unit, a variable impedance network.
摘要:
An induction plasma system comprises a torch (10) and an induction coil (14). A sample substance is injected into the plasma at an axial position that is adjustable while the plasma is being energized. The plasma-forming gas flows through the induction coil prior to passing through the plasma torch. A piezoelectric crystal (98) is used for initiating the plasma. An oscillator network generates radio frequency power at a first frequency, and an output LC network (206) that includes the induction coil is tuned to a second frequency higher than the first frequency. Means for maintaining constant power to the plasma includes an AC circuit for duty cycling AC power input to a DC power supply in response to a feedback signal relative to the rectified voltage. Thus a change in the rectified voltage effects an inverse change in the duty cycling such as to nullify the change in the rectified voltage.
摘要:
An induction plasma system comprises a torch (10) and an induction coil (14). A sample substance is injected into the plasma at an axial position that is adjustable while the plasma is being energized. The plasma-forming gas flows through the induction coil prior to passing through the plasma torch. A piezoelectric crystal (98) is used for initiating the plasma. An oscillator network generates radio frequency power at a first frequency, and an output LC network (206) that includes the induction coil is tuned to a second frequency higher than the first frequency. Means for maintaining constant power to the plasma includes an AC circuit for duty cycling AC power input to a DC power supply in response to a feedback signal relative to the rectified voltage. Thus a change in the rectified voltage effects an inverse change in the duty cycling such as to nullify the change in the rectified voltage.