MCA-8000D

Portable multichannel analyzer

A standalone, lightweight and low-power MCA for acquiring and analyzing pulse-height data in nuclear and X-ray spectroscopy.

Spectrum channels: 256, 512, 1k, 2k, 4k or 8k2
Weight: <165 g2

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

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Overview

Nuclear power & nuclear technology Research & laboratories Environmental monitoring & radiation protection Industry & quality control

Key features

Compact MCA for laboratory and field setups.
Spectra are displayed and analyzed in DPPMCA on a computer.
USB or mains powered; no internal battery.
Requires externally shaped positive pulses; pulse shaping is not included.

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.

Performance

Minimum pulse peaking time	≥500 ns1

Measuring range

Pulse-height range	0–1 V or 0–10 V1

Electronics & signal

Spectrum channels	256, 512, 1k, 2k, 4k or 8k2
Input signal	Externally shaped positive pulses; no built-in pulse shaping2

Connectivity & interface

Communication	USB 2.0, RS-232, Ethernet1
Display and analysis	DPPMCA on computer1

Power & battery

Power supply	USB or included mains adapter; no internal battery2
Power consumption	2 W2

Mechanical

Dimensions	125 × 71 × 20 mm2
Weight	<165 g2

Environment & ratings

Operating temperature	−20 to +60 °C2

General

Acquisition modes	MCA and MCS1

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

Documents

PDFMCA-8000D Digital Multichannel Analyzer – specificationsDatasheet · Amptek

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.