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A1423B

Wideband Preamplifier

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  • Bandwidth: ~ 1.5 GHz (-3 dB)

  • Positive or negative input signals

  • Gain range: from +18 dB to +54 dB

  • Output voltage: ± 1V

  • Input and output impedance 50 Ω, SWR<1.5:1

  • Noise Figure: 7 dB @ 1 GHz

  • Up to 750 V (positive or negative) detector bias voltage

The CAEN Mod. A1423B is an inverting Wideband Amplifier designed for fast detectors, as SiPMs and Diamonds, having a bandwidth of ~ 1.5 GHz (-3dB). The gain ranges from +18 dB to +54 dB and it is locally controlled through a rotary switch. The amplifier accepts both positive and negative input pulses and can provide an energy output in the ± 1V range across a 50 Ω load. The amplifier is AC decoupled with an input and output impedance of 50 Ω (SWR < 1.5:1) and can carry a bias voltage for the detector up to ± 750 V. The A1423B is implemented in a shielded box and features SMA connectors for the HV BIAS, IN/DETECTOR and OUTPUT.

Accessories

A642

A642

SMA to MCX Cable Adapter
A643

A643

SMA to BNC Cable Adapter
A644

A644

SMA to SHV Cable Adapter

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A1423B – Wide Band Preamplifier

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    NO. OF CHANNELS
    DESCRIPTION
    SENSITIVITY
    COMPATIBLE DETECTORS
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    A1422H

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    Silicon (Si)

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    A1424

    Desktop

    1

    Fast Charge Sensitive Preamplifier

    3.6 mV/fC

    Diamond

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    A1422C/D

    Desktop

    8

    Low Noise Fast Rise Time Charge Sensitive Preamplifier

    5 (mV/MeV) (Si)

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    1/5/45/90/400/450<br>mV/MeV (Si)

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    A1429

    Desktop

    64

    Charge Sensitive Preamplifier

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    200 mV/MeV (Si)

    Silicon (Si)

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    Selectable 20/100<br>mV/MeV (Si)

    GEM Segmented Silicon

    A1421
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    A1421

    Desktop

    1

    Preamplifier and Discriminator for 3He tubes

    30 mV/fC on HiZ<br>(15 mV/fC on 50 Ω)

    He3 / BF3 Tubes

    R1443

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    2.25 V/pC

    He3 / BF3 Tubes

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    A1423B

    Desktop

    1

    Wideband Preamplifier

    Selectable From<br>+18 dB to +54 dB

    Diamond PMT<br>Scintillators<br>SiPM / MPPC

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    A1426 CARDARELLI

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    1

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    Diamond PMT / Scintillators<br>Silicon (Si)

    A1425

    A1425

    Desktop

    1

    Fast Charge Sensitive Preamplifier

    3.6 mV/fC

    Diamond

    A422A

    A422A

    Desktop

    1

    Charge Sensitive Preamplifier with Timing

    5/30/60 mV/MeV (Si)

    Proportional Counters<br>Ionization Chambers<br>Silicon (Si)

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    Packaging

    Shielded Box
    Dimensions (WxHxD connector excluded):
    55 x 25 x 95 mm3 (without connectors)
    Weight: 134 g

    Gain range

    From +18 dB to +54 dB
    Step: 2 dB for 18-36 dB range, 3 dB for 36-54 dB range
    Selectable via 16 position Rotary Switch

    Polarity

    Positive or negative input signals

    Bandwidth

    ~ 1.5 GHz (-3dB)

    Noise Figure

    7 dB @ 1 GHz

    INPUT IN(*)

    Detector input (AC decoupled)
    Input impedance: 50 Ω (SWR < 1.5:1),
    SMA 142-0711-811 Johnson connector.

    (*)Safety and Operation requirements: The input circuit includes a protection network to prevent damage to the input circuit from transient generated in the IN/HV network (up to ± 500 V). Anyway care must be taken in the use of A1423B
    with high voltage detectors.

    INPUT (HV)

    HV BIAS input / Detector bias voltage
    Range: ±750V
    SMA 142-0711-811 Johnson connector.

    OUTPUT (OUT)

    Amplifier Out (AC decoupled)
    Dynamics: ±1 V (2V absolute)
    Output impedance: 50 Ω (SWR < 1.5:1)
    SMA 142-0711-811 Johnson connector

    Power Requirements

    • External power supply (included);
    • Consumption: +12 V 250 mA (typical)

    The module is powered by an external AC-DC stabilized power supply provided with the amplifier and included in the delivered kit.
    Note: Using a different power supply source, like battery or linear type, it is recommended to provide +12V and, at least, 500 mA. The power jack is a 2.1mm type, a suitable cable is the RS 656-3816 type (or similar).

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