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NIM alpha spectroscopy chain
Complete alpha spectroscopy chain in a single-width NIM module for use with a silicon detector.
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Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-16
The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.
| Detector and electronic noise | <25 keV FWHM with R Series 300/450 mm²; <35 keV with 600/900 mm²; <2 ft RG-62A/U cable2 |
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| Selectable energy ranges | 3–8; 4–7; 3–5; 4–6; 5–7; 6–8 MeV2 |
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| Detector bias | 0 to ±100 V, adjustable; jumper-selected polarity2 |
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| Pulse shaping | 0.5 µs semi-Gaussian active-filter shaping; output pulse stretched to 4 µs width2 |
| Test pulse energy | 5/6/7 MeV, internal jumper2 |
| Test pulse frequency | 100 Hz2 |
| Detector input | Front and rear BNC2 |
| Outputs | ENERGY: front/rear BNC; COUNT: positive NIM logic through front BNC2 |
| NIM power rails | +12 V/90 mA; −12 V/45 mA; +24 V/100 mA; −24 V/45 mA2 |
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| Net weight | 0.9 kg2 |
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| Format | Single-width NIM1 |
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| Functions | Preamplifier, amplifier, bias supply, discriminator and test pulser1 |
The data comes from the manufacturer’s published documents. Manufacturers may change specifications; the current configuration and performance are confirmed in the quotation.
The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.
Integrated alpha spectrometry
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