bPAD

Digital single-channel analyser (SCA) in the tube socket, controlled via USB

Compact, intelligent single-channel analyser that sits in the photomultiplier tube socket and is set up fully digitally via USB, without an oscilloscope or screwdriver. High voltage, gain and discriminator levels are set in a PC application, which also has a pseudo-PHA mode and shows the count rate in the chosen window.

Weight: Approx. 90 g2

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Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-17

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Overview

Nuclear power & nuclear technology Research & laboratories Environmental monitoring & radiation protection

Key features

Differential or integral mode
TTL output with programmable pulse duration
External 9–36 V supply or via USB
Pseudo-PHA in the PC application

Specifications

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.

Electronics & signal

Discriminator	Upper and lower level discriminator, 2,048 steps1
Gain	Coarse ×1, ×2, ×4, ×8 (optionally also ×16, ×32, ×64, ×128); fine ×1–×2 in 4,096 steps2
Signal outputs	5 V TTL, programmable duration 0.25–20 µs in 14 steps (SMA)2
Detector high voltage	Built-in, 0–1,500 V in 4,096 steps2

Connectivity & interface

Communication	USB 2.0 (mini-B), which can also power the device2

Power & battery

Supply voltage	9–36 V (pluggable terminal block)2
Power consumption	Max. 1 W2

Mechanical

Weight	Approx. 90 g2

Environment & ratings

Operating modes	Differential and integral1

The data comes from the manufacturer’s published documents. Manufacturers may change specifications; the current configuration and performance are confirmed in the quotation.

Documents

PDFbPAD technical specificationsDatasheet · BrightSpec

Sources

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.

1
bPAD
Publisher: BrightSpecProduct page Product page – Main features Checked 2026-10-16
2
bPAD technical specifications (V1.3)
Publisher: BrightSpecDatasheet p. 2, Technical Specifications Checked 2026-10-16