High voltage solutions for mass spectrometry
Polarity switching speeds down to 5ms with low ripple
Mass spectrometers need precision power supplies with stable high voltage, ultra-low ripple, and fast polarity switching to ensure accurate performance.
With dedicated mass spectrometry power platforms, XP Power provides purpose-built high voltage solutions for ion sources and detectors, delivering ripple and noise down to 1PPM, switching speeds down to 5ms or better, excellent regulation, and long-term stability with programmable control and monitoring.
MS Source - high throughput ionization
Precision high voltage for consistent performance
The MS Source power solution is designed for powering the ionization stage of mass spectrometry. It delivers a reversible high voltage up to ±6 kV with fast polarity switching down to 5ms, enabling rapid transitions between positive and negative ion modes.
Engineered for accuracy and flexibility, it provides low ripple, high stability, and a stable output to support a wide range of ionization techniques, including ESI and lens applications.
MS Dectector – integrated high voltage
Two high voltage outputs in a single compact module
The MS Detector power solution replaces multiple discrete power supplies, reducing system size, wiring, and complexity while improving reliability.
Up to ±12kV reversible output for dynode biasing or ion guidance
Up to -5kV adjustable output for electron multipliers
With fast polarity switching down to 5ms, low ripple, and precise regulation, the MS Detector power solution enables faster analysis and higher throughput. Built-in monitoring and protection features ensure safe, stable operation in demanding environments.
Reliable products for mass spectrometry applications
HRF15 Series
15W module with outputs up to 15kV
0 to 100% programmable voltage and current
Line and load regulation <0.001%
Low ripple <0.001%
Stability 10ppm/hr and 25ppm/8hr
Temperature coefficient <25ppm/°C
HRL30 Series
+24VDC input (22 to 30VDC)
Output voltage & current regulated
0 to 100% programmable output & current
Operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C
On-board +5VDC reference
Efficiency > 80%
Custom power
Flexible mechanical packages and options
Filter design to meet noise and ripple standards
Reversible polarity
In-house software/firmware development
Multiple digital control options – I2C, RS232/422/485, DeviceNet and EtherCA
FAQs
Mass spectrometry relies on precise ion control and measurement, where even small fluctuations in voltage can impact accuracy, resolution, and repeatability of results. High ripple or unstable power can introduce noise, reduce sensitivity, and compromise data integrity.
To address these challenges, XP Power’s mass spectrometry power solutions deliver ultra-low ripple down to 1PPM and exceptional stability, enabling more accurate measurements and consistent analytical performance in demanding mass spectrometry applications.
As mass spectrometry systems shrink and operate at higher throughput, accuracy increasingly depends on how precisely power stages switch and stabilize. Fast, well-controlled settling reduces transient errors, minimizes noise, and improves measurement consistency at the ion source and detector.
XP Power’s compact, high performance solutions provide rapid switching that lets systems cycle voltages more quickly and reliably. This enables more samples to be processed in the same amount of time, boosting overall throughput while maintaining the precision and long‑term reliability system designers expect.