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This section provides an overview for pulse generators as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 16 pulse generator manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked pulse generator companies as of December, 2024: 1.Active Technologies SRL, 2.Keysight Technologies, 3.Pico Technology Limited.
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A pulse generator is a device that generates rapidly occurring and converging electrical signals called pulses.
Pulse generators can adjust pulse frequency, pulse width, voltage level, and timing delay. Pulse generators include pulse delay generators, burst generators, and gate generators.
Pulse generators are used in a wide range of applications, from industrial to consumer products.
Familiar products include medical pacemakers and automobile engines. These applications take advantage of the pulse generator's ability to input pulses of electrical signals at high speed.
Other applications include strobe control and observation of high-speed moving objects.
Another common use is as a power source for semiconductor lasers (LDs). A semiconductor laser emits light when electricity exceeding a threshold value is input. A pulse generator is necessary when the laser light is pulsed. Pulsed lasers are mainly used for laser processing and signal transmission.
To generate pulses with a pulse generator, a commercial alternating current must be converted to a direct current by a transistor or other means. In addition, the DC current is converted to a higher voltage by means of a capacitor or other storage device.
The most common method for generating pulse current from high-voltage current is to use a concentrated constant circuit. In a concentrated constant circuit, a gap switch is used. The gap switch allows the charge to accumulate in the capacitor until a threshold value is reached and then releases the charge when the threshold value is reached. The repetition of this process generates a pulse.
There are several types of pulse generators depending on their application and function. Therefore, it is necessary to select the appropriate one for each application. The three main types of pulse generators used are pulse delay generators, burst generators, and gate generators.
A time delay can be applied to the pulse oscillation. Also, the timing of the light-receiving device can be matched to the laser oscillation.
The burst trigger is used as the criterion for judging whether the gate is valid or invalid. Therefore, regardless of whether the reference signal is input or not, no pulse is output unless the burst trigger is input to the generator. It is often used for the evaluation of wireless terminals.
A pulse generator whose output pulses can be controlled by a gate trigger. Pulses are output when a reference signal is input during the gate trigger input. In the case of burst triggering, the gate generator will accept all subsequent reference signals that are input once, but will not accept a reference signal if the gate trigger is disabled.
Pulse generators are expensive and are a fixed asset when purchased. Besides, their use is often temporary, unless they are built internally for processing machines.
Therefore, they are often procured through rental or lease.
Prices range widely from 300 to 6000 USD (monthly) depending on performance. Some high-performance pulse generators made by major U.K. manufacturers can cost 7500 to
40,000 USD when purchased.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Vaunix Technology Corporation, founded in 2005, is an American manufacturer based in Newburyport, Massachusetts, producing radio frequency (RF) and microwave test equipment and communications products. Adhering to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the company has developed wireless test products under the Lab Brick line, complemented by graphical user interface (GUI) software. This product line includes attenuator matrix solutions that also serve as wireless handover test systems, offering cost-effectiveness and simplicity for microwave test benches. The company extends technical support to cellular infrastructure, communication, and electronic networking companies. Its services cover radio equipment repair and testing and system integration.
Headquartered in Everett, Washington, Fluke is an American-born company operating since 1948. Fluke offers a variety of testing equipment including digital multimeters, thermal cameras, solar PV testing equipment, thermometers, oscilloscopes, leak detection devices, as well as testing-equipment related accessories. Fluke offers direct online sales.
B&K Precision Corporation, established in 1951 and headquartered in Yorba Linda, California, stands as a manufacturer and supplier of test and measurement instruments. Its offerings span various industries and applications, including power supplies and DC electronic loads for power testing, signal generators for signal creation, component testers for evaluating electronic components, oscilloscopes for signal waveform analysis, and spectrum analyzers for frequency spectrum measurement. These solutions provide more options for electronic system design and development across education, research, engineering, production, and maintenance sectors. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management.
Quantum Composers, founded in September 1993 in Bozeman, Montana, is a manufacturer and supplier of laser systems and pulse generator instrument lines. The company's product portfolio serves different applications, including laser micromachining for semiconductor processes, precision manufacturing, design validation, and repair tasks in the electro-optics and laser industries. Their pulse generators are utilized in laser spectroscopy, time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy, and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS). Quantum Composers' expertise lies in custom electronics, instrumentation, software design, and manufacturing consulting services. Moreover, the company provides customizable solutions that support research, development, and precision tasks across various photonic industries.
Keysight Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1939 and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California. Keysight is a global developer and manufacturer of electronic design and test solutions to communications, networking, aerospace, defense, and government, automotive, energy, semiconductor, electronic, and education industries. Keysight’s communications solutions group solutions include electronic design automation software; radio frequency and microwave test solutions, hardware and virtual network test platforms and software applications, as well as optical laser source solutions. Keysight’s electronic industrial solutions group offers various design tools and verification tools. Keysight offers product support, technical support, and training and consulting services. It sells its products through direct sales force, distributors, resellers, and manufacturer's representatives.
OWON - Fujian Lilliput Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd is based in China since 1990 as a manufacturer and supplier of test and measurement equipment. The company produces Digital Oscilloscopes available as handheld, virtual, tablet, and benchtop types as well as probes. They have Single Channel and Dual Channel Waveform Generators, along with Digital Multimeters and Programmable DC series Power Suppliers. There are also different types of Thermal Imagers, Spectrum Analyzers, and Anenmo Meters that can provide more than one kind of measurement.
Qingdao ZRT Software & Control Technology Co. Ltd. was established in 2012 and is located in the High-Tech District of Qingdao City is a manufacturer of mechanical and electrical products. The company offers a diverse product portfolio, including special equipment for repairing oil pipes, a comprehensive performance evaluation device for rubber and plastic materials, special equipment for oil field tools, and special oil field testing instruments. These products have applications in research laboratories, oil and gas refineries, waste and sewage treatments, and plumbing.
Elsys AG is a Swiss manufacturer of data acquisition instruments, data acquisition software, and signal conditioning. Established in 1980, the company's products are used in various industries including automation, process engineering, quality assurance, and research. Elsys' data acquisition instruments come in various models. One product model is the TraNET EPC, which is a data acquisition system that can be used to measure various parameters. Moreover, the company offers signal-conditioning products, including amplifiers, filters, and multiplexers. These products are used to condition signals from various sensors, including temperature sensors, pressure sensors, and vibration sensors. The company is CE certified.
Festo Corporation, established in 1925 and headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, is a supplier of automation technology and technical education and is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO14001 certified. It has around 33,000 catalog products, customized components, and ready-to-install solutions, including grippers, motors, and sensors used in industrial and process automation. The company won the German Future Award in 2010 and serves 300,000 customers worldwide, while its education division provides training solutions for 56,000 industrial companies and educational institutions. It registered €3.81 billion in the 2022 financial year and is available in around 60 countries, with 2,600 patents worldwide.
TEKTRONIX, INC., founded in 1946, is a manufacturer of measurement solutions used in 3D sensing, EMI/ EMC testing, high-speed serial communication, material science engineering, and Wireless & RF testing. The products include oscilloscopes & probes, signal generators, margin testers, multimeters, and analyzers. The company's products are used in advanced research, aerospace & defense, automotive, power semiconductor, and medical industries. The Bracknell Berkshire company offers calibration, repair, asset management, package assembling, and testing services following NEMA, HAlT & HASS, environmental, and shock-vibration testing.
Omicron, established in 1984 and based in Texas, United States, is a manufacturer of a large range of electrical power systems. The company fabricates universal relay test sets and commissioning tools, PC software suites for advanced secondary testing, and universal primary injection test sets for substation assets. It also creates primary test managers, universal partial discharge measurement and analysis systems, and CT analyzers. Its universal relay test sets and commissioning tools have six current sources with a great dynamic range. The company holds various certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 covering quality assurance, environmental management, and health and safety.
Kimo Electronic Pvt. Ltd., established in 1997 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, operates as a manufacturer, supplier, and distributor of industrial and electronic components. Its product line includes electronic motor soft starters from 0.25kW to 50,000 kW (50 mW) and up to 15,000Volts or 15kV for motor acceleration control, industrial brake systems for machinery deceleration and safety, as well as power transmissions for efficient power transfer, and motor control solutions for regulating industrial electric motors. The company is ISO 9000 certified, emphasizing effective quality management.
Pico Technology was established in 1991 and is headquartered in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom where it designs, manufactures, and supplies PC-based test and measurement instruments. The company deals in data acquisition, oscilloscopes, and automotive diagnostics with various test and measurement instruments, including oscilloscopes, data loggers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and automotive diagnostics tools. The products help engineers, scientists, researchers, and technicians capture, analyze, and interpret signals and data in various applications. The company also collaborates with academic and research organizations besides aerospace, telecommunications, electronics, and manufacturing industries.
Tabor Electronics Ltd., founded in Nesher, in 1971 is a supplier of test and measurement equipment. The company's product portfolio includes Waveform Generators, Signal Generators, Pulse Generators, Arbitrary Waveforms Generators, and Pulse Waveforms Generators. Their products are used in markets such as Automotive and Transportation, Telecommunications, Industrial Automation, Healthcare and Medical Devices, and Aerospace and Defense. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and customer service.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active Technologies SRL |
16.0%
|
| 2 | Keysight Technologies |
14.3%
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| 3 | Pico Technology Limited |
10.9%
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| 4 | B&K Precision Corporation |
9.1%
|
| 5 | OMICRON |
6.3%
|
| 6 | Vaunix Technology Corporation |
6.3%
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| 7 | Quantum Composers |
6.3%
|
| 8 | TEKTRONIX, INC. |
6.3%
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| 9 | Tabor Electronics Ltd. |
4.6%
|
| 10 | FLUKE Corporation |
4.6%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the pulse generator page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
5 | 38.5% |
|
China
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2 | 15.4% |
Japan
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1 | 7.7% |
|
Switzerland
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1 | 7.7% |
|
India
|
1 | 7.7% |
|
United Kingdom
|
1 | 7.7% |
Italy
|
1 | 7.7% |
|
Israel
|
1 | 7.7% |
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