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I-SPECTOR

Intelligent Silicon Photomultiplier Tube

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  • All-in-one detector and preamplification electronics for Gamma Spectroscopy

  • Based on a SiPM area up to  nearly 1.5 inch2

  • 20-80 V Integrated High Voltage for SiPM biasing

  • i-Spector PLUS (Coming Soon) version with embedded timing unit for coincidence and ToF measurements among multiple devices

  • Ethernet connectivity

  • C# and Python open-source libraries available

  • OEM electronics or detector assembly

  • Assembly with CsI scintillator:

    • 24x24x30 mm3 (approx. 1x1x1.2 inch3)

    • 30x30x30 mm3 (approx. 1.2×1.2x 1.2 inch3)

  • Other assembly option available on request: NaI, BGO, LYSO, LaBr3 or any other compatible scintillator

  • Demountable mechanics to easily change crystal

  • Web-based configuration and monitor interface

  • Compact form factor

    • Ø 60 mm, h 90 mm (OEM)

    • Ø 60 mm, h 135 mm (ASSEMBLY)

The i-Spector is a solution dedicated to those users that need the versatility of a full compact single photodetection system for spectroscopy applications.

It is a fully-integrated tube designed to replace existing systems based on PMTs. This compact unit is based on a SiPM area (18×18, 24×24 or 30×30 mm2) with preamplifier stage, integrated power supply for SiPM biasing with temperature feedback loop and a monitor for temperature, current and voltage. The i-Spector can be controlled through Ethernet. The output is a fast analog signal that can be digitized or processed with a common Digitizer, MCA or discriminator/TDC chains.

i-Spector PLUS (Coming Soon) model integrates an additional Timing Unit that is able to correlate the detector signal with external signals. It is designed to perform event timestamping, ToF measurements, coincidence between multiple i-Spector modules and photon counting.

The device provides an amplified signal on an analog output and can be remotely configured and monitored. If dynamic parameter changes and monitoring are not required, the configuration can be stored in the internal flash memory, allowing the module to operate as a stand-alone unit without any external interconnection except for the analog signal output, similarly to a standard PMT. This module can be used in combination with the 725 and 730 Digitizer families.

i-Spector can be coupled with CsI, LaBr, NaI(Tl), BGO, Lyso, and others scintillator.

i-Spector Web Interface.

i-Spector module can be easily controlled through its dedicated web-based interface with no software installation. The user can monitor the status of the module, configure the HV and connection parameters.
Developed in collaboration with Nuclear Instruments.


Ordering Options

Code Description
WS2560ATXAAA

S2560TA i-Spector PLUS 12x12mm – CsI ASSEMBLY

(Obsolete)

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WS2560EXAAAA

S2560E i-Spector 1” (24×24 mm) – CsI ASSEMBLY

RoHS
WS2560EXOAAA

S2560E i-Spector 1” (24×24 mm) – OEM

RoHS
WS2560FXAAAA

S2560F i-Spector 1.5” (30×30 mm) – CsI ASSEMBLY

RoHS
WS2560FXOAAA

S2560F i-Spector 1.5” (30×30 mm) – OEM

RoHS
WS25X0ASSBXA

Assembly kit and service for i-Spector OEM – new version

RoHS

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    • Form Factor Portable

    • OEM: 150g (5.3 oz.)
      ASSEMBLY: 500 g (17.6 oz.)
      with 18x18x30 mm3 CsI crystal

    Assembly Size

    • Ø 60 mm (2.40”) h 135 mm (5.32”)

    OEM Size

    • Ø 60 mm (2.40”) h 90 mm (3.55”)

    Working Temperature

    • -20 + 50°C

    Power consumption

    • 3W max.

    Supply Voltage

    • 8-13 V (12 V typ.)

    SiPM

    • Area made of Hamamatsu S14160-60520HS 30×30 mm2 (nearly 1.5”)

    High Voltage for SiPM biasing

    • Range: 20-80 V (10 mA)

    • HV Accuracy : 1 mV

    • Thermal Feedback Accuracy: 0.01 °C – 1 mV

    Preamp Gain

    • x5

    Bandwidth

    • > 1 GHz

    Shaping time

    • 180 ns

    Analog Output

    • – 4 ÷ +4 V , 170 mA on the OUT LEMO connector

    Time resolution

    • 50 ps @ rate <20 kpcs

    • 5 ns @ high rate

    Communication interface

    • 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet

    Software

    • Graphical web interface SDK based on JSON data and standard HTTP post

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