you could get a $120 signal/function generator and use that instead of Stans frequency generator, the use it to pulse your power electronics and then your coils
have you read all the patents yet? its easy to spend hundreds without a clear goal...
i would also say start with 8xa, or rather start with much study
Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated.
I know this is a very difficult realm of investigation, but before embarking I want to ensure that I can reproduce and measure all variables consistently and with confidence. So for me a professionally made, purpose built piece of equipment will be needed to achieve this (I know where my limitations lie) I have seen the Courtiestown Kits and Pre-assembled reproductions of D Lawtons PWM and PLL etc and after looking at the comercially avialable models the the extra cash spent now may be more cost effective long term.
I would really appreciate if you could venture your opinion on what i was looking at:
Output parameters
Period range 100ns to 10s (10MHz to 0.1Hz)
Period jitter <0.1%
Pulse width range 50ns to 5s
Pulse width jitter <0.1%
Delay range 50ns to 5s
Operation modes Run Continuous generation 0.1Hz to 10MHz
Triggered DC to 10MHz triggered pulse train
Gated 0.1Hz to 10MHz set pulse train
Pulse modes Normal 1 pulse/period
Squarewave 0.1Hz to 10MHz with mark/space ratio 1:1
Double pulse 2nd pulse generated according to delay control
Delayed pulse Pulse generated according to delay control
Outputs
50Ω output Amplitude 0.1–1V or 1–10V switchable
Rise/fall time 10ns typ.
Aux output 50Ω output at TTL/CMOS level
Sync output Amplitude Positive going pulse at TTL/CMOS level
Timing Leading edge starts >20ns before output transition
Duration 30ns typ.
Complement switch Inverts AUX and 50Ω outputs
Inputs
Gate/trig input Frequency range DC – 10MHz
Signal range TTl threshold: max. input ±10V
Min. pulse width >30ns
Input impedance 10kΩ typ.
General
AC Input 115 or 230V AC 50/60Hz
Dimensions L x W x H (mm) 230 x 220 x 140
Weight (kg) 1.6
Operating temperature +5°C to +40°C @20-80% RH
Storage temperature -40°C to +70°C
Will this do the job???
Im looking at this as a long term project and hope to be working and sharing with all the members here.