Signal Processing Electronics and Accessories
Digital Signal Analyzer, DSA-LX: The DSA-LX analyzer is a full featured 16K channel integrated Multichannel Analyzer based on advanced digital signal processing techniques (DSP). When paired with a computer running Genie 2000 software the DSA-LX unit becomes a complete spectroscopy workstation, capable of the highest quality acquisition and analysis. The instrument interfaces to existing detector technologies such as HPGe, NaI, Si(Li), CdTe or Cd(Zn)Te.
- Integrated desktop MCA based on Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- Excellent count rate and temperature stability
- Wide range of processing time parameters to allow precise match to detector characteristics and application requirements
- 16K Channel conversion gain/spectrum memory
LYNX – II: The Lynx II DSA is the most advanced, full-featured Multichannel Analyzer ever offered. It is a 32k channel integrated signal analyzer based on advanced digital signal processing (DSP) techniques.
- Integrated rack mountable MCA based on Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology
- Two groups of 32k channel conversion gain/spectral memory Operates in pulse height analysis (PHA), multichannel scaling (MCS), dual channel loss free counting (LFC), multispectral scaling (MSS) and time-stamped list modes
- Superior count rate and temperature stability
Universal Digital MCA Tube Base for Scintillation Spectrometry, Osprey: The Osprey® unit is a high-performance, fully-integrated multi-channel analyzer (MCA) tube base that contains everything needed to support scintillation spectrometry. Designed for both laboratory and field use, this one compact unit contains a highvoltage power supply (HVPS), preamplifier and a full-featured digital MCA.
- All-in-one HVPS, preamplifier, and digital MCA
- Compatible with standard 14-pin scintillation detectors using 10-stage PMTs, including NaI(Tl) and LaBr3(Ce)
- Optional temperature-stabilized* NaI(Tl) and CeBr3 probes
- USB 2.0 connection for PC plugand-play
2007/2007P Photomultiplier tube base/Preamplifier : The Models 2007 and 2007P preamplifiers are compact PM tube bases containing a high-voltage divider network to supply all necessary bias voltages for most common 10-stage PM tubes.
- Mounts directly on photomultiplier tube (PMT)
- Up to + 2 kV dc PMT bias
- Separate focus and gain controls
- Model 2007 has separate anode and dynode outputs
- Model 2007P combines tube base with low noise, charge sensitive preamplifier with HV transient protection
iPA Intelligent Preamplifier for HP-Ge Detectors : The Intelligent Preamplifier (iPA) for High-Purity Germanium (HPGe) Detectors is a low-noise, high-speed resistive feedback preamplifier designed for high resolution gamma spectroscopy and timing measurements.
- Low Noise
- Diode Protected FET input
- Independently terminated Energy and Timing outputs
- Supports Capacitive LN2 Level Probe
- Internal Test Pulser
- USB 2.0 Serial Communication
- Integrated Flash Memory for Parameter and Status Logging
- Software Application for Setup of Preamplifier and Log File Transfer
Modular Multi-Channel Digital Pulse Processors
Pixie-16: 16 or 32 -channel PXI Digital Pulse Processor for Nuclear Spectroscopy. The Pixie-16 is a Multi-channel data acquisition system for nuclear physics and other applications requiring coincident radiation detection with large number of channels, and The Pixie-16 is available with 16 or 32-channel inputs and offers the following advantages.
- Digital spectrometry and waveform analysis for 16 or 32 input signals per module
- Coincident data acquisition across channels and modules
- Expandable to high channel counts in a 14-slot 6U crate
- Programmable front-end accepts signals from almost any detector with an exponential tail pulse.
- Onboard CFD, PSA, QDC with adjustable parameters.
Pixie-Net: Desktop format Multi-channel Digital Pulse Processor with embedded ARM processor. The Pixie-Net is a multi-channel digital spectrometer for radiation detectors in desktop format with integrated processor, networking and USB resources. No PC is required for operation. Advantages include.
- Compact desktop or OEM card formats
- Embedded processor with Linux OS, – no PC required
- Web Server interface for remote operation
- High Performance specification: 250 MSPS at 12-bit resolution
Micro-DGF: Compact Digital Pulse Processor for embedded high-resolution Gamma Applications. The microDGF is a variant of the highly successful microDXP, with the analog front end and ADC upgraded specifically for high resolution gamma spectroscopy. Premium energy resolution is achieved with HPGe detectors, even at moderate to high count rates.
- Designed for high resolution gamma spectroscopy with HPGe detectors.
- Credit-card size board for compact detector systems.
- 40 MSPS 14-bit digitization, 16K MCA channels.
- Operating parameters saved onboard in non-volatile memory.
FalconX8: Ultra-high rate Digital Pulse Processor using SITORO® patented signal processing technology. The FalconX8 is a radically new digital signal processor that combines a cutting-edge hardware platform with patented SITORO® signal processing technology, uniting unprecedented technical performance with an innovative “plug & play” design.
- 4 Mcps output count rate per channel
- < 180 eV FWHM at 2 Mcps OCR (with premium SDD)
- 1-8 channels, with expandable rack option for large systems
- Low dead-time at all count rates
MicroDXP: Compact Digital Pulse Processing for low power and embedded X-ray and gamma ray applications. The microDXP is a complete, low power compact digital spectroscopy card design for a wide range of handheld, benchtop and other embedded applications, lowering cost and speeding time-to-market. Its small size allows for very compact assemblies and its low power consumption assures thermal stability and extended battery life.
- Compatible with almost any detector type, and Reset or RC preamplifiers
- Output Count Rates approaching 1 Mcps per channel
- Digital I/O lines for external instrument control and feedback.
- USB-2.0 or RS-232 communication
Softwares
Apex Gamma: Apex-Gamma software integrates the gamma counting system with the complete operation of the laboratory – replacing what are typically manual and off-line processes with built-in, tightly integrated seamless functionality..
- Comprehensive operation and management software for Nuclear lab applications
- Sample database tracks samples
- Distributed multi-user functionality provides access and control of the system from any client workstation
Apex Alpha: Apex-Alpha software is the ultimate alpha spectroscopy software package for automating detector set-up and calibration, quality assurance, sample analysis and reporting activities in large or small alpha spectroscopy laboratories.
- Distributed multi-user functionality for access to system resources from any client workstation.
- A sample database that tracks batches of samples.
- Flexible and automated energy and efficiency calibration facilities.
Multi-Group Analysis for Uranium: The accurate non-destructive assay of uranium bearing materials to determine uranium content is vital in nuclear safeguards, waste management, and fuel cycle process control measurements.
- Determines uranium isotopics (enrichment) accurately in non-destructive assay applications.
- In the enrichment meter mode, only one calibration measurement is required.
- Fast and accurate uranium isotopics measurements
- No calibration standards required for isotopics measurements.
Apex-InVivo: Apex-InVivo is the most advanced whole body and critical organ counting software on the market today. This is an advanced in vivo counting system and a comprehensive management tool that helps monitor and maintain your counters as well as keeps track of all the results they generate.
- Flexible calibration facilities including a verification report and calibrations
- Built on Genie™ 2000 spectroscopy software to provide world class analysis facilities
- Live summed detector groups as well as multi-channel scaling (MCS) groups with defined energy ranges