--- title: "PVX-4141 | 3.5kV Pulse Output Bipolar Pulse Generator" date: 2024-12-17T04:04:00Z modified: 2026-06-12T19:22:46Z permalink: "https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/pvx-4141-35kv-pulse-output/" type: page status: publish excerpt: "" wpid: 18726 --- [ ![](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/banner_configurator_pulsers.png) ](/high-voltage-pulse-generators-standard-and-custom-versions-available) [![Pulse Output Bipolar Pulse Generator PVX-4141](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/ps_4141_tilt3.png) ](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/ps_4141_tilt3.png) [![Pulse Output Bipolar Pulse Generator PVX-4141](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/ps_4141_front.png) ](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/ps_4141_front.png) [![Pulse Output Bipolar Pulse Generator PVX-4141](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/ps_4141_side.png) ](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/ps_4141_side.png) [![Pulse Output Bipolar Pulse Generator PVX-4141](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/ps_4141_back.png) ](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/ps_4141_back.png) - [ Quote ](/get-quote/?interested_product=PVX-4141%20|%203.5kV%20Pulse%20Output) - [ Contact ](/contact-us/) - [ Datasheet ](#bnc-tab-technical-resources) - [ Price List ](/access-pricelist/) - [ RF Selection Guide ](/ProductSelection/) #### PVX-4141 | 3.5kV Pulse Output Bipolar Pulse Generator The PVX-4141 is a fully integrated, direct-coupled high-voltage pulse generator that combines control, protection, power, energy storage, and output circuitry in a single chassis—optimized for reliability, protection, and ease of integration. - Direct-coupled, solid-state half-bridge (totem pole) design - Symmetrical fast rise and fall times - Low power dissipation - Virtually no undershoot or ringing - Built-in overcurrent detection and automatic shutdown (protects against arcs, shorts in load or cables) - All-in-one integration: control logic, protection, support power, energy storage, output stage ##### Chassis enhancements: - Integrated rack mounting - Brighter, high-visibility front-panel LEDs - Modern industrial design and aesthetics For high-voltage pulsing into capacitive or complex loads where clean edges, fast transitions, and robust fault protection are critical (e.g., beam deflection, optical modulators, plasma, HV switching). [ ![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1105 100'%2F%3E) ](https://academy.berkeleynucleonics.com/) Overview Specifications Technical Resources Downloadable Resources Media Price Lists ##### Applications - Driving extraction grids and deflection plates for electrostatic modulation of particle beams in time-of-flight mass spectrometers and accelerators - Pulsing or gating power tube grids, Pocket cells and Q Switches, acoustic transducers, microchannel plates, photomultiplier tubes, and image intensifiers. ##### Features - 0 to ±3,500 V Pulse Output - <25 ns Rise and Fall Times, 30 kHz Pulse Repetition Frequency - Protected Against Arcs, Shorts and Load Transients - Voltage and Current Monitor Outputs Max Voltage Amplitude 3,500V **Pulse Polarity** Bipolar (+/-) **Max Frequency** 30kHz **Rise/Fall Time** 25ns **Pulse Engineer (Trigger)** External **Remote Control** N/A **Form Factor** Benchtop, Rackmount **Pulse Width** 60ns to DC, controlled by input gate **Maximum Average Power** 100W ![](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/pvx-4141_product_page_graphs-01-1024x830.png) [ PVX-4141 Datasheet](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/download/22249/?tmstv=1781292166) [ PVX-4141 User Manual](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/download/22257/?tmstv=1781292166) [ Application Note – Measuring HV Pulse](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/download/22268/?tmstv=1781292166) [ Application Note – Slowing Down Rise Time](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/download/22273/?tmstv=1781292166) [ Application Note – Choosing HV Power Supply](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/download/22282/?tmstv=1781292166) [ App Note – How Do I Connect My HV Pulser to a Load?](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/download/27670/?tmstv=1781292166) Downloadable resources such as datasheets, firmware, software, drivers and products manuals. Alternatively, you can browse resources directly by visiting our [downloads page](/downloads). - [Product Datasheets](/downloads#tm-datasheets) - [Product Firmware](/downloads#ddg-firmware) - [Product Software and Drivers](/downloads#tm-softwaredrivers) - [Product Manuals](/downloads#tm-manuals) ## Playlist ![BNC | High Voltage Webinar! Introducing Pulsed Power](https://img.youtube.com/vi/8OcFVux2tsQ/maxresdefault.jpg) #### BNC | High Voltage Webinar! Introducing Pulsed Power 59:03 ![DEI Quick Tip Defining Pulse Width and Rise Time Rev 2019](https://img.youtube.com/vi/PP9Ryse8I2U/maxresdefault.jpg) #### DEI Quick Tip Defining Pulse Width and Rise Time Rev 2019 3:10 ![DEI Quick Tip Using the PVX-4100 Series With a Single HV Input](https://img.youtube.com/vi/uD6CLN-AEpc/maxresdefault.jpg) #### DEI Quick Tip Using the PVX-4100 Series With a Single HV Input 2:17 ![High Voltage Power Supply & Pulse Generator Webinar! What You Need to Know](https://img.youtube.com/vi/E8cJDr2VDRM/maxresdefault.jpg) #### High Voltage Power Supply & Pulse Generator Webinar! What You Need to Know 44:38 ![Lessons from the Lab: PVX Bias](https://img.youtube.com/vi/nx2aWyoPJkI/maxresdefault.jpg) #### Lessons from the Lab: PVX Bias 4:17 [ Berkeley Nucleonics Price List 2026](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/download/19881/?tmstv=1781292166) [ ![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1105 130'%2F%3E) ](/products/microwave-rf-signal-generators)