Advanced Energy
MDX 500
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What it is
The Advanced Energy MDX 500 is a DC power supply, specifically a DC sputtering power supply, produced by Advanced Energy.[1][2][4]
The MDX 500 supplies DC power for precision applications including DC sputtering processes, a physical vapor deposition technique used to deposit thin films.[2][4]
The model MDX 500 provides a maximum output power of 500 W, with selectable output voltage taps and output current ranges.[2]
The power supply operates from an AC input of 115/230 V at 50/60 Hz and is designed as a compact unit for industrial and laboratory use.[2]
The MDX 500 is a 19-inch rack-mount style unit with dimensions of 381 x 89 x 216 mm and a weight of 6.5 kg.[2]
How it works
The MDX 500 is a DC power supply designed to deliver controlled DC power to a sputtering load.[2]
The unit offers selectable output taps: a low tap providing 0 to 600 V with ignition voltage of 900 V, and a high tap providing 0 to 1200 V with ignition voltage of 1200 V.[2]
The output current on the low tap ranges from 0 to 1 A, while the high tap ranges from 0 to 0.5 A.[2]
A selectable ramp timer offers ramp times of 0.1, 1.0, or 10 seconds, selectable at the rear panel, to control the rate at which power ramps up.[2]
The power output connector is a UHF-style "N" type, with an optional SHV-style connector available.[2]
Applications
The MDX 500 is designed for DC sputtering applications, including precision thin-film deposition in industrial and laboratory settings.[2]
Why won't it start?
Documented failure modes, common issues, and field considerations.
- Setpoint readout is unstable
What do the numbers mean?
Power & electrical7
Dimensions & facilities2
Configuration & options13
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
Parts & consumables
Tracked replaceable assemblies, spares criticality, and availability status across all major subsystems. Each entry cites its source.
- Advanced Energy MDX 500 DC Power SupplyIn Productionsource[3]
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Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the equipment model?
The equipment model is MDX 500, made by Advanced Energy.[1]
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the MDX 500 are on record.
Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement
No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the MDX 500 are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool
The control-system platform and OS era of the MDX 500 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
The process node or technology generation of the MDX 500 is not on record.
Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report
No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the MDX 500 are on record.
Answerable by: university cleanroom staff or an OEM application specialist
Sources & citations
Sources (4)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]Inventory photo
- [2]platinum-international.store — platinum-international.storeplatinum-international.store
- [3]Equipment inventory listing
- [4]Advanced Energy MDX 500 DC sputter power s — dometekshop.comdometekshop.com
Last updated Oct 11, 2026.