digiBASE-E

Digital MCA in PMT base

Digital gamma spectrometer integrated into a 14-pin PMT base for NaI(Tl), LaBr₃(Ce) and other scintillation detectors.

Detector type
Scintillators including NaI(Tl) and LaBr₃(Ce)1
Spectrum channels
256–2,0481
Weight
0.36 kg net1
Datasheet

Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-16

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Overview

Key features

  • Integrated preamplifier, high voltage and digital MCA.
  • Ethernet with Power over Ethernet (PoE).
  • PHA and List Mode acquisition with synchronized system support.

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.

Detector

Detector typeScintillators including NaI(Tl) and LaBr₃(Ce)1

Performance

Maximum throughput196 kcps at 532 kcps input, with appropriate scintillator1

Electronics & signal

Spectrum channels256–2,0481
Detector bias0 to +1,200 V, 1.25 V steps1

Connectivity & interface

CommunicationEthernet, TCP/IP and RJ451

Power & battery

Power supply≤3 W via Power over Ethernet (PoE)1

Mechanical

DimensionsØ6.38 × 11.94 cm1
Weight0.36 kg net1

General

PMT base14-pin base for most 10-stage PMTs1
Acquisition modesPHA and list mode; the external gate input can also act as a 32-bit event counter1
List-mode timestamp160 ns timestamp accuracy1
SynchronizationUp to 12 units; time correlation no more than 100 ms1

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

Documents

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. 1
    Publisher: ORTEC (AMETEK)Product page Highlights; Specifications tab – Performance; Highlights; Specifications tab – Interface; Specifications tab – Electrical, Mechanical, and Environmental … Checked 2026-10-16
digiDART
ORTEC

digiDART

Portable digital MCA

Compatible detectors
SMART-1 HPGe detectors; other detectors via a Detector Interface Module (DIM)
Spectrum channels
512–16 k
1 model
928 EASY-NIM
ORTEC

928 EASY-NIM

NIM mca, counter and timer

Spectrum channels
512–16,384, software selectable
Weight
0.9 kg net
3 models
DSPEC 50/50A & 502/502A
ORTEC

DSPEC 50/50A & 502/502A

Digital gamma spectrometer / MCA

Spectrum channels
50/502: 512–16 k; 50A/502A: 256–64 k
Weight
DSPEC 50: 11 kg; DSPEC 502: 11.7 kg
4 models
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