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N841

16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator

Features

  • High channel density
  • Individually programmable thresholds
  • Selectable Updating/Non Updating mode
  • Programmable Output width
  • TEST and VETO inputs
  • OR and Current Sum outputs
  • 4 digit led display

Overview

The CAEN Mod. N841 is an 16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator housed in one unit wide NIM module. The module accepts 16 negative inputs and produces 2×16 NIM outputs (NIM outputs are provided with a fan-out of two) + 16 / NIM outputs (negated) on front panel LEMO 00 connectors. The pulse forming stage of the discriminator produces an output pulse whose width is adjustable in a range from 5 ns to 40 ns. Each channel can work both in Updating and Non-Updating mode according to on-board jumpers position. The discriminator thresholds are individually settable in a range from -1 mV to -255 mV (1 mV step), via an 8-bit DAC. The minimum detectable signal is -5 mV. The back panel houses VETO and TEST inputs, the OR output and the Current Sum output, which generates a current proportional to the input multiplicity, i. e. to the number of channels over threshold, at a rate of -1.0 mA per hit (-50 mV per hit into a 50 Ω load) ±20%.

Technical Specifications

Packaging

1U-wide NIM unit

Threshold range

-1 mV to -255 mV (1 mV step)

Inputs Channels

16 inputs, negative polarity, DC coupling

Input Impedance

50 Ω

Reflections

<4% for input pulses with a 2 ns rise time

Interchannel isolation

>44 dB

Max Input voltage

-5 V

Min. detectable signal

-5 mV

Max input frequency

110 MHz (Updating mode), 80 MHz (Non Updating mode)

Double Pulse Resolution

7 ns (Updating mode); 12 ns (Non Updating mode)

Test Input
  • NIM signal; High impedance;
  • Min. FWHM: 12 ns;
  • Max. frequency: 40 MHz
Veto Input
  • NIM logic signal, high impedance
  • Min. FWHM: 15 ns
Output Channels

32 NIM (Fan-Out of 2) + 16 / NIM (single), 50 Ω Impedance

Output Width

Out: 5 + 40 ns /Out: 6 + 41 ns

Output Rise/Fall Time

Out: < 1.2 ns; /Out: < 2.5 ns

Input/output delay

9 ns

Test Input/output delay

11 ns

Or Output

NIM signal; 50 Ω impedance
Max. frequency: 30 MHz; Min. FWHM: 10 ns

Σ Output

-1 mA ± 20% per hit; high impedance
Max. frequency: 30 MHz; Min. FWHM: 15 ns

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Accessories

A385
Adapter 2.54mm 34-pin female to 16x LEMO 00 female (or MCX male) – 50 cm / 1 m

Ordering Options

Code Description
WN841XAAAAAA N841 - 16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator 50 Ohm Negative   RoHS

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