A comparison based digital waveform generator for high resolution duty cycle

Abstract

A comparison-based digital waveform generator has been developed that directly enables purely duty cycle controlled digital mass filters. This waveform generator operates by the comparison of a periodic waveform and a DC level to produce a digital waveform. The improved duty cycle realized by this method of waveform generation is demonstrated by producing a mass spectrum of electrosprayed lysozyme by varying the duty cycle of a digital waveform applied to a quadrupole rod set. Operation and control of the waveform generator using an inexpensive open-source microcontroller is discussed.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2018
Source ID
10.1063/1.5004798

Entities

People

  • Bojana Opačić
  • Brian H Clowers
  • Nathan M. Hoffman
  • Peter T A Reilly
  • Zachary P. Gotlib

Organizations

  • Defense Threat Reduction Agency
  • National Science Foundation
  • Washington State University

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Radar Systems Engineering.