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

The low ripple, stability and consistency you need from your power supply

Our standard and custom high voltage solutions give you all the functionality you need in an industry-leading footprint with programmable solutions and monitoring capabilities to ensure consistent performance.

We offer low ripple output down to 2 PPM and long-term output stability so you can design higher specification tools and get more accurate, repeatable results.

MS Dectector – integrated high voltage

Reliable products for mass spectrometry applications

HRC05 Series

  • +24VDC input (22 to 30V)

  • Output voltages up to 6kV

  • 0 to 100% programmable output voltage

  • On-board +5V reference

  • Load and line regulation <0.01%

  • Low ripple <0.01%

HRL30 Series

  • +24VDC input (22 to 30V)

  • Output voltage & current regulated

  • 0 to 100% programmable output & current

  • Operating temperature: -40°C to +70°C

  • On-board +5V 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.