Amptek
Amptek
MCA-8000D
Portable multichannel analyzer
- Spectrum channels
- 256, 512, 1k, 2k, 4k or 8k
- Weight
- <165 g
12 referenced values
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Digital Pulse Processors
Digital pulse processing
Amptek digital pulse processors and MCAs (DP5, DP5X, PX5) with the PC5 power and interface board, for X-ray and gamma-ray spectroscopy.
- Spectral channels (DP5/PX5)
- Up to 8k2
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Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-16
Overview
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
| Spectral channels (DP5/PX5) | Up to 8k2 |
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| Preamplifiers (DP5/PX5) | Reset or feedback; either polarity2 |
| ADC (DP5/PX5) | 12 bit; 20 or 80 MHz3 |
| Pulse shape (PX5) | Trapezoidal or cusp4 |
| Detector bias (PX5) | ±100 V to ±1.5 kV4 |
| SCA outputs (PX5) | 84 |
Connectivity & interface
| Interfaces (DP5/PX5) | USB, Ethernet, RS-2322 |
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Environment & ratings
| Operating temperature (DP5/PX5) | −40 to +85 °C2 |
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Ordering & accessories
| Family processors and supply board | DP5, DP5X, PX5; PC5 power/interface board2 |
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General
| Functions | Digital pulse shaping and MCA1 |
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The data comes from the manufacturer’s published documents. Manufacturers may change specifications; the current configuration and performance are confirmed in the quotation.
Models
4 models in the series. Filter or scroll the table to compare.
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| Model | Functions | Preamplifier | ADC | Pulse shape | Overall gain | Spectrum channels | Periodic input signal | Dead time per pulse | Communication | Supply voltage | Typical board power3 | Operating temperature | Board dimensions2 | Board weight3 | Detector compatibility5 | Preamplifier requirement5 | Power supply5 | Bias polarity configurations5 | Temperature control | USB connection5 | Ethernet5 | Diagnostic DAC output5 | Heat sinking5 | Function2 | Pulse processor2 | Detectors3 | Nominal supply2 | Power source with detector2 | Configuration options6 | Typical gain stability1 | Detector bias4 | Maximum bias current4 | SCA outputs4 | Dimensions in manufacturer metric table7 | Weight1 |
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| DP5 | Digital pulse shaping and MCA3 | Reset or feedback; either signal polarity2 | 12 bit; 20 or 80 MHz3 | Trapezoidal2 | 0.84–127.5×2 | 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096 or 81922 | 4 MHz at 0.2 µs peaking time2 | 1.05 × peaking time; no conversion time2 | USB 2.0 full speed; RS-232; Ethernet 10base-T3 | +4 to +5.5 V DC; +5 V nominal3 | 1 W at 80 MHz; 0.9 W at 20 MHz | −40 to +85 °C2 | 3.5 × 2.5 in | 32 g | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| DP5X | Digital pulse shaping, MCA and detector supplies5 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4–12 V DC; 5 V nominal5 | – | – | – | – | Amptek Si-PIN, SDD and FAST SDD; not CdTe | Compatible PA210/PA230 configurations; older versions cannot be assumed compatible | External DC supply; cannot be powered over USB | Positive for Si-PIN; negative for SDD/FAST SDD | Closed-loop thermoelectric cooler control5 | USB mini-B; separate power | Only in the special evaluation option per the manual | Only in the special evaluation option per the manual | Board must be mounted to a heat sink through its corner posts | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| PC5 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3.5 × 2.5 in | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Detector/preamplifier power and interface board | DP5 | Compatible Amptek XR-100 and OEM configurations | +5 V DC | External DC source; USB is insufficient for XR-100 | XR-100; X-123; PA210/PA230; detector-specific configuration | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| PX5 | Digital pulse shaping, MCA and detector supplies1 | Reset or feedback; either signal polarity4 | 12 bit; 20 or 80 MHz1 | Trapezoidal or cusp4 | 0.75–516×4 | 256, 512, 1k, 2k, 4k or 8k4 | 4 MHz at 0.2 µs peaking time4 | 1.05 × peaking time; no conversion time4 | USB 2.0 full speed; RS-232; Ethernet 10base-T4 | +4 to +5.5 V DC; +5 V nominal7 | – | −40 to +85 °C1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | Closed-loop thermoelectric cooler control7 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | <30 ppm/°C | ±100 V to ±1.5 kV | 30 µA | 8; LVCMOS 3.3 V, TTL compatible | 165 × 135 × 40 mm | 750 g |
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.
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7 referenced values
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