An internal circuit including the microprocessor of the X26 and various support hardware. When the X26 is fired, the DPC measures the time between each shaped pulse discharged from the device. The DPC then regulates the power throughput of the pulse generator to maintain a constant pulse rate.
In previous generation pulse energy weapons such as the M26, the pulse rate of the weapon would vary greatly depending on battery conditions. Particularly, in colder weather, the pulse rate could slow dramatically as battery performance decreased. The DPC in the X26 adjusts power consumption to compensate for changes in environmental conditions in order to maintain a constant pulse rate, and therefore consistent incapacitation performance, across a broad temperature range from - 4 degrees F (- 20 degrees C) to 122 degrees F (50 degrees C).
The DPC automatically delivers a 5-second burst for each pull of the trigger. The DPC uses a constant pulse rate for optimal performance. The DPC runs at 19 pulses per second.
