The new hybrid Superconducting / Permanent magnet ion source PK-ISIS is being commissioned at Pantechnik. This new source can produce intensities exceeding 1.5 mA of Oxygen 6+. PK-ISIS is conceived for reaching optimum performances at 18 GHz RF frequency, having 2.1 T axial Binj and 1.32 T radial field in the wall MEASURED, a large plasma volume, variable Bmin via an independent coil and a large and opened extraction region.  Moreover, PK-ISIS integrates modern design concepts, like RF direct injection, DC-bias moving disk with a new design, out-of-axis oven and axial sputtering facility for metal beams. 

The axial magnetic field is produced via Low Temperature Superconducting (LTS) coils whilst the radial field by an ensemble - with volume equivalent to 40 liters - of Fe-Nd-B permanent magnets. The three coils are cooled by a single cryo-cooler (cryogenic-free technology), allowing simple and easy maintenance. The total power consumption of the magnetic circuit is, therefore, less than 20 kW. This ion source is, therefore, ideal for using in high voltage platforms.