A Miniature Strobe Light for a 60,000 Rpm Bearing Tester

A strobe light system for high speed machinery has been developed with the following specifications: Flashing Rate: 3,000 to 60,000 fpm (flashes per minute) Light Pulse Width: 1 microsecond at one third intensity points Light Intensity: 10 candle power max. at 60,000 rpm This paper presents the circuitry with a discussion emphasizing the design of the strobe light pulser.