ORTEC 978

Dual timer

Two triggered pulse generators with NIM and ECL outputs. Sections may be cascaded for adjustable pulse width and repetition rate.

Timer sections
21
Net weight
0.9 kg2
Datasheet

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

Manufacturer’s product page (opens in a new tab)

Overview

Key features

  • Manual or external triggering
  • End-marker output
  • Normal and complementary outputs

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

Output width accuracy±10% of full scale1

Electronics & signal

Timer sections21
Output width50 ns–10 s1
Output logicNIM / ECL2

Mechanical

Net weight0.9 kg2

Environment & ratings

Temperature coefficient0.1%/°C of setting2

General

Rise/fall time<2 ns2
I/O delay, approximate13 ns1
Module widthSingle-width NIM module1

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 product page Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: ORTEC (AMETEK)Datasheet p. 1 Checked 2026-10-16
MPC-9604
ORTEC

MPC-9604

Four-detector alpha/beta counter for high sample throughput

Detector type
Four pancake-style gas-flow proportional detectors, Ø5.7 cm, with cosmic guard detector
Weight
544 kg (shipping 635 kg); the support surface must bear 1,200 lb per unit
21 referenced values
ASC-950-DP-G
ORTEC

ASC-950-DP-G

Automatic gasless alpha/beta counter with sample changer

Detector type
Dual-phosphor scintillator (ZnS + plastic), Ø5.1 cm; gasless operation
Weight
50 samples: 49.9 kg; 100 samples: 54.4 kg
14 referenced values
WPC-1150-GFW-3/GFW-5
ORTEC

WPC-1150-GFW-3/GFW-5

Automatic alpha/beta counter with a large detector for air filters

Detector type
Pancake-style gas-flow proportional detector, Ø8.9 cm (GFW-3) or Ø12.7 cm (GFW-5)
Weight
816 kg
20 referenced values
WPC-1050-GFW-2
ORTEC

WPC-1050-GFW-2

Automatic low-background alpha/beta counter, 50 or 100 samples

Detector type
Pancake-style gas-flow proportional detector, Ø5.7 cm
Weight
50 samples: 195 kg; 100 samples: 200 kg
17 referenced values
Contact us

Questions about this product?

We help you choose the right configuration, detector and accessories for your measurement task.