High-Voltage Power Supplies for Proton Therapy Systems
USE CASE
Proton therapy systems rely on complex accelerator technologies where high-voltage power supplies support beam generation, acceleration, deflection, extraction and auxiliary functions. Technix HV designs robust and precise high-voltage solutions for advanced medical accelerator environments.
Application context
Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiotherapy that uses cyclotrons or synchrotrons to generate a controlled proton beam. Multiple subsystems require stable high voltage, including ion sources, extraction electrodes, acceleration stages, grids, filaments and pulsed power functions.
CUSTOMER CHALLENGE
• Provide stable high voltage for ion source and beamline-related subsystems.
• Support acceleration, deflection and extraction electrodes.
• Supply grids or filaments that may need to be isolated at high voltage.
• Integrate with strict safety, interlock and control requirements.
• Deliver robust and serviceable systems for high-availability medical technology environments.
• Adapt power supply configuration to accelerator architecture and OEM requirements.
TECHNIX HV SOLUTION
Technix HV power supplies can be configured for the specific high-voltage functions required in proton therapy systems. Depending on the subsystem, this may involve DC power supplies, capacitor chargers, isolated auxiliary supplies, custom interfaces, interlock management and mechanical integration adapted to the equipment architecture.
Key benefits
• Stable high-voltage support for accelerator subsystems.
• Custom configurations for OEM and research medical systems.
• Support for isolated functions such as grids and filaments.
• Robust design for demanding medical technology environments.
• Engineering collaboration from specification to integration.
Relevant proton therapy subsystems
High-voltage power may be required for ion sources, acceleration electrodes, extraction electrodes, deflection elements, grids, filaments, pulsed power stages and diagnostic or auxiliary devices.
What matters in medical accelerator applications
Performance alone is not sufficient. Integration, safety, documentation, repeatability, serviceability and long-term support are essential for accelerator-based medical systems.
Where is high voltage used in proton therapy systems?
High voltage can be used in ion sources, extraction and acceleration electrodes, grids, filaments and pulsed power subsystems.
Can Technix provide custom isolated outputs?
Yes. Technix can configure high-voltage outputs and auxiliary supplies according to the subsystem architecture.
Is this only for medical systems?
No. Similar high-voltage functions are also found in research accelerators, cyclotrons, synchrotrons and beamline systems.
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