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A5256

16+1 Channels Discriminator for A5203/DT5203

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Home AccessoriesModular Electronics AccessoriesFERS-5200 Adapters A5256

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  • 16 channels + 1 Tref channel adapter for A5203/DT5203

  • LEMO connectors

  • Dual threshold discriminators

  • Analog/NIM/TTL input signals

  • Ideal to test the timing performances of A5203/DT5203 using signals from real detectors

  • Possibility to correct for walk effect

The CAEN Mod.A5256 is a 16+1 channels adapter for A5203/DT5203 board. It provides dual threshold, leading edge discriminators for analog single-ended signals on LEMO coaxial connectors. It includes ultra-fast comparators with programmable thresholds (DAC) and accepts both positive and negative analog pulses, as well as NIM/TTL logic signals. It features a dedicated connector for Channel 0 to be used as a common time reference (Tref). The dual threshold allows for a better ToT to amplitude conversion and walk correction, as well as pulse shape discrimination.


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A5256 – 16+1 ch pos/neg Discriminator for A5203

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    Inputs

    Single Threshold: 16+1 inputs positive/negative polarity, 50 Ω impedance

    Double Threshold: 8+1 inputs positive/negative polarity, 50 Ω impedance

    Min/Max Input Voltage

    – 4 V / +3 V

    Min Detectable Signal

    1.5 mV

    Threshold Range

    -1.2 V / +1.2 V

    Threshold Step

    0.61 mV

    Timing Resolution

    A5256 mounted on A5203:

    ΔTRMS = ~7 ps. Tested with a pulse generator (1 Vpp, 0.8 ns rise/fall pulses), one passive splitter and delay cables.

    ΔTRMS = ~20 ps. with variable amplitude pulses (30 mV to 1V) and walk correction by ToT.

    Non-Linearity

    ≤ 0.18 % typ.

    Efficiency

    <2 mV typ. (3 mV max)

    Measured with 150 mV signal, with 1.6 ns rise time

    Mechanical

    Dimension: 103.0 W x 53.0 H x 23.6 L mm3

    Weight: 89 g

    Environmental

    Environment: Indoor use

    Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +40 °C

    Storage Temperature: -10 °C to + 60 °C

    Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% RH non condensing

    Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% RH non condensing

    Altitude: <2000 m

    Pollution Degree: 2

    Overvoltage Category: ||

    EMC Environment: Commercial and light industrial

    IP Degree: IPX0 enclosure, not for wet location

    Regulatory Compliance

    EMC: CE 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic compatibility Directive

    Safety: CE 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive

    Power Requirements

    +3.3 V and +12 V taken from the A5203 edge connector

    Power Consumptions

    5.6 W (470 mA consumption on the +12 V power of the A5203)

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