Advanced Energy
PE-2500
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The Advanced Energy PE-2500 is a 2.5 kW AC plasma power source operating at 40 kHz. The PE-2500 includes an internal load-matching transformer, eliminating the need for a separate matching network in many plasma system setups. The PE-2500 accepts single-phase AC input over a voltage range of 180–230 V and is air-cooled.[1]
What it is
The Advanced Energy PE-2500 is a 2.5-kilowatt AC plasma power source designed to operate at 40 kilohertz. The PE-2500 delivers 2,500 watts at a nominal 550 volts through a dual floating output configuration and incorporates an internal load-matching transformer, which eliminates the need for a separate matching network in many plasma system setups. The unit accepts single-phase AC input over a voltage range of 180 to 230 volts and is air-cooled via an internal fan for continuous operation.[1]
How it works
The PE-2500 produces a 40-kilohertz alternating-current output with a nominal voltage of 550 volts in a dual floating configuration. An internal load-matching transformer is integrated into the unit, providing impedance transformation between the power source and the plasma load without requiring an external matching network. The front panel includes a POWER ON/OFF toggle, an OUTPUT ON/OFF toggle, a DISPLAY toggle for voltage or current monitoring, a LEVEL control knob, and a TAP NUMBER rotary selector with seven positions. Status indicators on the front panel show Setpoint, Plasma, Output, Interlock, Arc, Overtemp, Remote, and Local conditions, and a monitor display shows kilowatts, amperes, and volts.[1]
The unit is air-cooled by a rear-mounted fan and operates from a single-phase input supply. The front-panel controls allow local adjustment of output parameters, and the unit also supports remote control via an external interface.[1]
Where it fits in the process flow
The integrated load-matching transformer simplifies system integration by providing impedance matching internally, making the PE-2500 a common choice for flat-panel display manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, and general plasma research applications.[1]
Applications
The 40-kilohertz operating frequency is particularly suited for processes that involve reactive gases or dielectric targets, where higher radio frequencies would introduce excessive impedance mismatch. The internal load-matching transformer facilitates efficient power transfer to the plasma load without the need for an external matching network.[1]
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No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the PE-2500 are on record.
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- [1]recycledgoods.com — recycledgoods.comrecycledgoods.com
- [2]dealer listingfabsurplus.com
Last updated Sep 24, 2026.