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GEMROC

Micromegas and GEMs semi digital read out chip

Features

    • Packages: PQFP160
    • Optimized for GEMs, Micromegas
    • Number of channels: 64
    • Outputs: 2 encoded data outputs per channel streamed out in serial, 1 multiplexed charge output, 3 multiplexed trigger outputs or 3 trigger OR of the 64 channels
    • Input Polarity: Negative
3 Years Warranty
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Overview

GEMROC1 IS DEPRECATED – NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGN Please consider Psiroc for new design

GEMROC is a 64-channel front-end ASIC designed to readout negative fast (<1ns) and short (<10ns) current pulses from low gain detectors (GEMs, Micromegas, …).  GEMROC 1 provides a semi-digital readout with three thresholds tunable from 1 fC to 500 fC and integrates a 128-deep digital memory to store the 2 x 64 discriminator outputs as well as the timestamp from a 24b counter. The three thresholds are set internally by three 10-bit DACs. The gain of each channel can be tuned individually from 0 to 2 over 8 bits, allowing the compensation of non-uniformity between the 64 detector channels. Each channel can auto trigger down to 1 fC input charge. A multiplexed charge measurement up to 500fC is integrated.

The power consumption is 1.5 mW/channel and the chip can be fully power-pulsed allowing a significant power reduction by disabling unused blocks.

Technical Specifications

Detector Read-Out

Micromegas, GEM

Number of Channels

64

Signal Polarity

Negative

Sensitivity

Trigger 1 fC

Timing Resolution

Time stamping 200ns

Dynamic Range

500 fC

Packaging & Dimension

TQFP160

Power Consumption

100mW

Inputs

64 current inputs

Outputs
  • 2 encoded data outputs per channel streamed out in serial
  • 1 multiplexed charge output
  • 3 multiplexed trigger outputs or 3 trigger 0R of the 64 channels
Internal Programmable Features

Trigger threshold adjustment (10bits),
3*64 trigger masks,
multiplexed latched trigger or direct OR64 trigger outputs

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WWGEMROC1QAA GEMROC 1 - Micromegas and GEMs semi digital read out chip - QFP (Quad Flat Pack)  

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