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Contact Diagnostics
Optical Diagnostics
Micro Thrust Stands
Contact Diagnostics
Directly place probes in plasma to measure core parameters.
XHINS-LP Langmuir Probe Products
Automated I–V scans for core parameters; supports single/double/triple/emissive probes.
XHINS-FP Faraday Probe Products
Measure current density and total current; evaluate plume uniformity and divergence.
XHINS-EBP E×B Probe (Wien Filter) / Ion Charge-State Analyzer
Uses crossed electric and magnetic fields to filter ions by charge-to-mass ratio, precisely measuring charge-state fractions and velocity distributions for plume composition diagnostics.
Retarding Potential Analyzer (RPA / RFEA)
Measure ion energy distribution and ion flux; evaluate plasma processing.
| Probe type | Measurable parameters | Typical application |
|---|---|---|
| Langmuir probes | ||
| Single probe | Ion density (), electron density (), electron temperature (), plasma potential (), floating potential (), | General purpose |
| Double probe | Electron density (), electron temperature () | Atmospheric / high-density plasma |
| Triple probe | Electron density (), electron temperature () | Pulsed/transient discharge |
| Emissive probe | Plasma potential () | Rarefied plasma |
| Other plasma probes | ||
| Magnetic probe | Magnetic field () | Magnetic confinement plasma or thruster field optimization |
| Faraday probe | Ion current density () | Ion beam tests, plume uniformity |
| Particle collection & energy analyzers | ||
| E×B probe | Ion charge states, velocity distribution | Thruster plume charge-state analysis, composition diagnostics |
| RPA / RFEA | Ion energy distribution () | Surface process, thruster ion spectrum optimization |
Probe Bundles
Plasma Plume Analysis Kit
Core value: accurately assess thruster health and plume characteristics—an entry kit for performance testing and optimization.
Typical use: ground-vacuum performance tests and plume characterization of ion thrusters or Hall thrusters.
Includes: one Faraday probe set + one RPA set.
Pain point solved: Faraday alone gives current; RPA alone gives energy. Together they deliver a full plume profile—“how strong and how well-directed.”
- Ion current density spatial distribution (Faraday): plume angular profile, thrust vector direction, beam focusing.
- Ion energy per charge distribution (RPA): effective acceleration voltage, energy utilization, low-energy tail detection.
Comprehensive Plasma Diagnostics Platform
Core value: deep insight into plasma generation, acceleration, and interactions—ideal for mechanism studies and advanced performance analysis.
Typical use: novel EP R&D, spacecraft–plume interaction, contamination assessment.
Includes: Langmuir probe + Faraday probe + RPA.
Pain point solved: adds Langmuir to diagnose background plasma and potential distribution, covering charging/erosion risks beyond plume strength and energy.
- All parameters from Bundle A.
- Background electron temperature and density (Langmuir): neutrality level, surface potential prediction.
- Plasma potential spatial distribution (Langmuir): electric field profile, ion acceleration, electron transport.
Particle Energy Analysis Kit
Core value: focuses on energy dimension for detailed diagnostics of energetic electrons and ions.
Typical use: Hall thruster non-ideal effects, high-energy particle studies, cases needing precise energy distribution functions.
Includes: RPA + EB probe.
Pain point solved: RPA targets ion spectra; EB (electron energy analyzer) yields electron energy distribution to reveal transport and loss mechanisms.
- Ion energy distribution function (RPA).
- Electron energy distribution function (EB): refined electron temperature and high-energy tail identification.
Optical Diagnostics
Remote measurements via spontaneous emission and light–matter interaction with high selectivity and spatiotemporal resolution.
Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES)
Identify species, measure densities, estimate excitation/electron temperature.
Laser-Induced Fluorescence (LIF)
Tunable laser excitation for selective detection of density and velocity.
Thomson Scattering
Measure elastic scattering spectra of electrons to obtain temperature and density.
| Method | Measured parameters | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Spectroscopy & laser diagnostics | ||
| Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) | Species, excitation/electron temperature | Discharge uniformity monitoring, process endpoint detection |
| Laser-Induced Fluorescence (LIF) | Particle velocity distribution () | Thruster plume velocity field, propellant mixing ratio studies |
| Thomson Scattering | Electron temperature (), Electron density () | High-precision laboratory plasma, magnetically confined device diagnostics |
Plasma Sources
Stable, controllable ion beam assemblies for labs, EP ground systems, and etch/material lines; includes beam conditioning, grid optics, and neutralizer options.
XHINS-KF Kaufman Ion Source Systems
Ionization chamber with porous anode, neutralizer included; wide energy tuning for ground EP systems and beam research.
XHINS-HS Hall Ion Source Systems
E×B drift discharge, compact form; supports EP lifetime tests and lab prototypes.
XHINS-CA Cathodic Arc Plasma Source Systems
Evaporates and ionizes cathode material to deliver high-current metal ion beams for materials and surface engineering.
XHINS-RF RF/ICP Plasma Source Systems
RF-coupled, electrode-free, clean low-damage source for etch/clean lines and research.
| Type | Operating principle | Ion energy (eV) | Suitable propellants | Neutralizer | Main applications | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufman ion source | Hot cathode / DC discharge | 50 – 1500 (widely tunable) | Ar, Xe, N₂ (inert/reactive) | Required (hot cathode) | Ion beam sputtering, materials modification | Ground EP, etch/coating |
| Hall source | E×B closed-loop discharge | 150 – 600 (medium) | Xe, Kr, Ar | Required (hollow cathode) | Space propulsion, surface treatment | EP lifetime/performance tests |
| Cathodic arc source | Vacuum arc discharge | ~50 – 200 (multiply charged) | Metals (Ti, C, Cu, etc.) | Self-neutralized (plasma) | Hard coatings (TiN), thin film deposition | Materials, surface engineering |
| products.table.ion.rf.title | Inductively coupled discharge | < 100 (low) | Ar, O₂, N₂, H₂ | Optional (grid extraction) | Semiconductor etching, cleaning, assisted deposition | products.table.ion.rf.use |
| XHINS-ECR ECR Plasma Source Systems | Electron cyclotron resonance | 10 – 2000+ (wide range) | Ar, O₂, N₂, multiply charged ions | Optional (grid extraction) | Multiply charged plasma source, space propulsion, injection | Multiply charged beams for fundamental research facilities, specialty ion excitation in propulsion/etching experiments |
Micro Thrust Stands
Deliverable thrust stands for low-thrust thrusters and plasma sources, including platform, calibration tools, and test software for vacuum and long-duration runs.
XHINS-TTS Torsional Thrust Stand
High-sensitivity torsion structure for steady and slowly varying thrust.
XHINS-ETS Electromagnetic Thrust Stand
Electromagnetic/electrostatic balance with closed-loop control and rapid calibration; covers mN-class long-duration thrust.
Calibration, Damping, Compensation, Feedback & Sensing Modules
DAQ, processing software, and uncertainty tools for thrust stand delivery.
| Product | Features | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Thrust Stand Platforms | ||
| Torsion balance thrust stand | Range 1 μN – 100 mN, resolution < 0.5 μN | For drag-free thruster development tasks, suitable for extremely low thrust scenarios like electrospray |
| Electromagnetic balance stand | Range 10 μN – 1 N, closed-loop negative feedback vibration suppression | Hall/ion thruster long-duration steady-state testing, pulsed thrust integration |
| Supporting Hardware & Software | ||
| Displacement/force readout module | Laser interferometer/grating displacement + low-noise instrumentation amplifier | Output high-frequency displacement and net thrust waveforms for post-processing |
| Automated operation software | Filtering, thermal drift compensation, pulse integration, GUM uncertainty | Generate research-grade thrust curves and performance metric reports |
| Experimental Environment & Adaptation | ||
| Vacuum & propellant support | 10^-4 Pa class vacuum system, Xe/Ar/Kr storage and supply module | Thruster ground performance evaluation, plasma source application experiments |
| Mounting & flange adaptation | Custom fixtures, interface adapters, interlock linkage | Rapid deployment to existing vacuum chambers or plasma test platforms |