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A1442

16/32 Channel charge sensitive preamplifier

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  • 16 channel or 32 channel Version available

  • x1 or x5 sensitivity switchable via font panel jumper

  • Maximum output voltage +/- 4,5 VDiff:

    • 200 MeV (Si) @ 1X

    • 40 MeV (Si) @ 5X

  • Dimension (mm): 100 x 50 x 130

  • Input bias voltage (+/- 400 V Max) (1/2 LEMO 00 connector);

  • ESD input protection

  • TEST pulse input with inversion or non inversion buffer (1 or 2 LEMO 00)

  • Low power consumption for in vacuum use (< 1000 mW for 16 ch. version)

  • True Differential output (with 100 Diff. back termination)

  • 1 or 2 Sum output, each sum of 16 channel

  • Noise < 5 KeV on 0 pF input and < 23 eV/pF slope

  • Rise Time < 10 ns @ 0 pF, < 20 ns @ 200 pF

The CAEN Mod. A1442 is ideally suited for single or double sided multi-strip silicon detectors as well as for multi-channel detectors with common Bias. Its compact size and low power consumption make it ideal for direct detector coupling in a high vacuum system. It is available in both 16-channel (A1442A) and 32-channel (A1442B) versions.

Preamplifier output signals are in true differential supporting low-cost twisted flat cables for the output connection.

The preamplifier also provides a SUM output of the 16-channels, allowing the user to calculate the timing of pulse shape measurements of the complete strip from a single signal. Preamplifier sensitivity can be easily changed by a factor of 5 by way of a simple jumper on the front panel. The 32-channel version (A1442B) can be operated as two independent 16-channel preamplifiers with separate Voltage-Bias and Test inputs and two separate SUM outputs.

A customization is available to improve amplifier protection from transients at detector input connection.

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Ordering Options

Code Description
WA1442A020XA

A1442A020 – 16 Ch. Charge Sensitive Preamplifiers 20 mV/MeV

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WA1442B020XA

A1442B020 – 32 Ch. Charge Sensitive Preamplifiers 20 mV/MeV

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    Name
    Package
    Out Conn.
    In Conn.
    Test Capac. (pF)
    Max Detector Bias Voltage (V)
    Integral Non-linearity
    Output Linear Range (V)
    Output Rise Time (ns)
    Noise FWHM keV (Si)
    Sensitivity (mV/MeV) (Si)
    No. Of Channels
    A1422H

    A1422H

    15 Pin SIP hybrid

    -

    -

    1 / 10 / 47

    ±800

    < ± 0.05% (0 ÷ ±10 V 1 kΩ term.)

    ±10 (1 kΩ term.) ±4.5 (50 Ω term.)

    < 5/10/70 @0pF <20/25/45 @390pF

    < 2.2/4.7 @0pF <5.8/10.5 @390pF

    1/5/45/90/<br>400/450

    1

    A1422C/D

    A1422C/D

    Shielded box

    RJ-45

    SHV

    1 / 10

    ± 2000

    <± 0.05%<br>(0 ÷ ±10V 1 kΩ term.)

    ±5 (1 kΩ term.)<br>±2.5 (100Ω term.)

    < 5 @0pF<br><15 @200pF

    < 4.7 @0pF<br>< 7.6 @200pF

    5

    8

    A1422

    A1422

    Shielded box

    LEMO or BNC

    SHV

    1/10/47

    ±2000

    < ± 0.05% <br>(0 ÷ ±10V 1kΩ term.)

    ±10 (1kΩ term.)<br>±4.5 (50Ω term.)

    <5/10/70 @0pF<br><10/20/25/45 @390pF

    <2.2/4.7 @0pF<br><5.5/5.8/10.5/36 @390pF

    1/5/45/90/<br>400/450

    1/4/8

    A1429

    A1429

    Shielded box

    Header (17+17)

    Samtec 80-pin 0.8mm

    0.5 / 1 / 2.2

    ±400 V Max

    N.A.

    Differential ± 4.5 VDiff max on 100Ω Term

    <20ns @0 pF<br><60ns @200 pF

    <5 KeV @0 pF<br><35 eV/pF

    20/45/90/<br>200/400

    64

    A1422E/F

    A1422E/F

    Shielded box

    SMA

    SMA

    1

    ±750

    <±0.05%<br>(0 ÷ ±10V 1kΩ term.)

    ±10 (1 kΩ term.)<br>±4.5 (50 Ω term.)

    <5.4 @0pF<br><60 @330pF

    <2.8 @0pF<br><6.8 @330pF

    200

    2/4

    A1442

    A1442

    Shielded box

    Header (17+17)

    D-SUB 25

    N.A.

    ±400

    N.A.

    Differential ±4.5 Vdiff

    < 10 @0pF<br /><20 @200pF

    <5 @0pF<br><9.5 @200pF

    20 / 100 <br>Selectable

    16/32

    A422
    Discontinued

    A422

    14 pin SIP hybrid

    -

    -

    10

    ±1000

    <0.05%

    ± 8 ± 4

    <20

    <9.8 @470pF

    1/45/90

    1

    A422A

    A422A

    Shielded box

    BNC

    SHV

    10

    ±5000

    < 0.045%

    ± 8 ± 4

    < 50

    <17.5 @1nF

    5/30/60

    1

    Image
    Name
    FORM FACTOR
    NO. OF CHANNELS
    DESCRIPTION
    SENSITIVITY
    COMPATIBLE DETECTORS
    A1422H

    A1422H

    Single in-line package

    1

    Low Noise Fast Rise Time Charge Sensitive Preamplifiers (SIP)

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

    Silicon (Si)

    A1424

    A1424

    Desktop

    1

    Fast Charge Sensitive Preamplifier

    3.6 mV/fC

    Diamond

    A1422C/D

    A1422C/D

    Desktop

    8

    Low Noise Fast Rise Time Charge Sensitive Preamplifier

    5 (mV/MeV) (Si)

    He3 / BF3 Tubes

    A1422

    A1422

    Desktop

    1 / 4 / 8

    Low Noise Fast Rise Time Charge Sensitive Preamplifiers

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

    He3 / BF3 Tubes<br>Proportional Counters<br>Ionization Chambers<br>Segmented Silicon <br>Silicon (Si)

    A1429

    A1429

    Desktop

    64

    Charge Sensitive Preamplifier

    20/45/90/200/400<br>mV/MeV (Si)

    GEM Segmented Silicon

    A1427

    A1427

    Desktop

    1

    Low Noise Fast Current Neutron Flux Preamplifier

    FC: 700÷2500<br>(Trimmer adjustable)<br>PR: 500÷1500<br>(Trimmer adjustable)

    Fission Chambers<br>Proton Recoil

    A1422E/F

    A1422E/F

    Desktop

    2 / 4

    Low Noise Fast Rise Time Charge Sensitive Preamplifiers

    200 mV/MeV (Si)

    Silicon (Si)

    A1442

    A1442

    Desktop

    16 / 32

    Charge Sensitive Preamplifier

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

    GEM Segmented Silicon

    A1421
    New

    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

    R1443

    19” rack unit

    32 / 64

    Preamplifier Unit for 3He tubes

    2.25 V/pC

    He3 / BF3 Tubes

    A1423B

    A1423B

    Desktop

    1

    Wideband Preamplifier

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

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

    A1426 CARDARELLI

    A1426 CARDARELLI

    Desktop

    1

    Matched Charge Preamplifier

    Up to 5 mV/fC

    Diamond

    A1436 / A1436A

    A1436 / A1436A

    Desktop

    1 / 8

    Differential Input Low Noise Transimpedance Amplifiers

    Programmable<br>10<sup>9</sup>/10<sup>8</sup>/10<sup>7</sup>/10<sup>6</sup>/10<sup>5</sup>/10<sup>4</sup>/10<sup>3</sup><br>(V/A), 10<sup>9</sup> V/A (A1436 only)

    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)

    Technical Specifications

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    Packaging

    • Shielded Box
    • Dimension WxHxD (mm): 100 x 50 x 130
    • Weight: 170 g  (A1442A); 210 g (A1442B)

    No. of Channels

    16 / 32

    Detector Input

    • Accepts positive or negative input charge pulses from semiconductor detector and supplies the HV bias to the detector itself;
    • AC coupled 22MΩ to VBIAS
    • 25 pin D-SUB female connector; 1 for 16-ch (A1442A), 2 for 32-ch.(A1442B)
    • ESD input protection

    VBIAS

    Up to 400 V (positive or negative)
    Nr. 2 LEMO 00 female connector:

    • A/B FOR A1442B (32-ch.)
    • for A1442A (16-ch.) two inputs are wire connected

    Test

    Nr. 2 LEMO 00 female connector:

    • A/B FOR A1442B (32-ch.)
    • for A1442A (16-ch.) two inputs are wire connected

    Differential Output

    • Differential ± 4.5 VDiff max
    • 100 Ω Diff. back termination
    • 17+17 pin Header Male Output Connector; 1 for 16-ch. (A1442A), 2 for 32-ch. (A1442B)

    Sum Out

    • Single ended, 50 Ω back termination
    • +/-3.5V Max
    • Each channel is summed with a weight of 0.2

    Energy ranges

    Sensitivity switch, factor 5:

    • 200 MeV (Si) @ 1X  (20  mV/MeV)
    • 40 MeV (Si) @ 5X  (100 mV/MeV)

    Rise Time

    < 10 ns @ 0 pF detector capacitance
    < 20 ns @ 200 pF detector capacitance

    Maximum Noise

    < 5 KeV on 0 pF input and < 23 eV/pF slope

    Power Connector

    Power supply voltage:

    • Pin 3 +6 V DC
    • Pin 5 -6 V DC

    D-type 9 pin male connector

    Power Requirements

    • +6 V < 600 mW
    • -6 V < 400 mW

    Switches

    5+5 PIN HEADER 100 mils for Gain setting, Test inversion setting, Sum Output and Test termination.

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