The High Current linear current source is an analog stimulus isolator that is optimized for the stimulation of extracellular and electrically excitable tissues. The output is capable of both source and sink the current, giving a full four-quadrant performance. Its high input impedance and high common-mode voltage prevent a ground loop. With high bandwidth and high voltage slew rate, it can be used for high-frequency stimulations or sharp waveforms. The LCI High Current has a best in class DC accuracy. Optional charge-balanced stimulation compensates the DC offset of function generators. The LCI High Current is designed to deliver high currents to low impedance loads like coils. The LCI High Current is easy to use and has a simple user interface and requires minimal maintenance due to an error detection system, internal calibration, and advanced power management.

Caputron High Current Linear Current Isolator Overview

High Current Linear Current Isolator Features

Isolator Input

Input signal range is ±10 V with overvoltage protection. If the input exceeded this range, the indicator LED on the panel lights up. While the device is on, the input section is designed to show a very high impedance to output (10 GΩ || 220 pF) to prevent a ground loop. A BNC connector carries the signal inside the device.

Isolator Output

The output compliance voltage of the device is ±30 V. The output impedance of the device is more than 60 MΩ. The circuit is floating and the impedance between input and output is more than 1 GΩ. The maximum drivable load at 1 V input, is 1.2 kΩ for 25 mA/V and 12 kΩ for 2.5 mA/V gains.

DC Transfer Characteristics

DC transfer characteristics describe the conversion of input voltage to the output current and the precision of the conversion in steady-state.

AC Transfer Characteristics

AC characteristics describe the process of output following the input. The bode plot is a good tool to show the accuracy of the input-output conversion. The following plots show the output gain and the output phase with a 1 Vpp sinusoid as the input signal.

Battery and Charging

• Battery capacity of 10 Ah with fresh batteries
• 4 level battery indicator
• 15 V DC 2 A wall adapter
• Charging status LED (Red: Charging, Green: Charged)

Caputron Linear Current Isolator High Current uses high capacity Li-ion batteries. Lifetime of these batteries is around 1200 periods of charging and discharging, and they need the least amount of maintenance. Batteries can power the device on for more than 4 hours of continuous stimulation with 1mA output current. Beyond the rated lifespan of the battery, the capacity of them fall and the device needs to be charged more frequently. It is recommended to not use batteries beyond their rated lifespan. Batteries can be easily replaced by opening the device and inserting new batteries with the same specifications.

Selectable Gain

• High current and Low current modes with a conversion ratio of 25 mA/V and 2.5 mA/V respectively
• Surge free switching between gains

The device is equipped with two different feedback networks, one provides 25 mA at output per 1 V of input command, and the other converts 1 V of input command to 2.5 mA of current at the output. Changing current gain does not cause any surge at the output. The following figure shows the absolute error of output in -25 mA to 25 mA range, with both conversion ratios.

Isolator Device Comparison Table and Specifications

This device comparison table provides an overview of the specifications and features between the Caputron High Precision Linear Current Isolator, Caputron High Current Linear Current Isolator, Caputron High Voltage Linear Current Isolator, Stanford Research Systems Model CS580 Voltage Controlled Current Source, A-M Systems Model 2200 Analog Stimulus Isolator and World Precision Instruments A395RC Linear Stimulus Isolator.

Below is a table containing detailed data of different parameters that can be useful for the assessment of each product. All products were new, calibrated and tested under the same exact conditions.

Device comparison highlights (1)

Scaled performance of highlighted parameters

1. Device ranges were set to 1 mA/v in all tests (LCI HC output is scaled down by 2.5)
2. Percentage of Full Scale Range error
3. CS580 is powered by main power (unlimited power)
4. Measurements are normalized to the best performance

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Caputron Isolator Overview and Spectifications

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