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612A
12 CHANNEL, FIXED GAIN PHOTOMULTIPLIER AMPLIFIER
612AM 6 CHANNEL, VARIABLE GAIN PHOTOMULTIPLIER AMPLIFIER
- 200 MHz Bandwidth
- Direct Coupled
- 2.5X to 40X Gain
- 5 V Linear Range
- Two Outputs Per Channel
- Low Cost
FOR HIGH FIDELITY AMPLIFICATION OF FAST SIGNALS
The Model 612A and the Model 612AM are multiple-channel NIM standard modules,
optimized for faithful amplifi cation of fast photomultiplier-type signals.
With high stability and integral linearity, plus a wide dynamic range, these
amplifiers allow the use of economical, low gain phototubes, even in demanding
direct-coupled ADC applica tions.
A high-speed operational amplifier design makes the performance of the amplifier
virtually independent of external variables, such as supply voltages or
temperature. There is virtually no warm-up drift on turn-on. The amplifiers
simply magnify the input without significant distortion or operating constraints.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The Model 612A has 12 channels of a fixed 10X gain. Each channel of the
Model 612AM, on the other hand, uses two internal amplifiers to achieve
a higher but variable gain up to 40X. With the variable gain of the 612AM,
simple high voltage distribution may be used where the gains are equalized
by the amplifier rather than the high voltage. This technique avoids photomultiplier
propagation delay changes resulting from varying the high voltage supply.
The linear range extends from +200 mV to -5 V, directly compatible with
LeCroy current integrating ADCs and discriminators.
The 612A offers a 200MHz bandwidth while the 612AM offers 140MHz, adapted
to handle all but the fastest photomultiplier tubes.
DC-coupling, fast rise times, 1 mV DC stability at the output, 0.1% integral
linearity, low overshoot and DC offset temperature coefficient insure faithful
reproduction of signal shape after amplification.
Both amplifiers offer a built-in fan-out of two, simplifying simultaneous
use of the same photomultiplier signal for multiple purposes.
Both input and output are protected against overload conditions, and recovery
rate is swift.
SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT
Impedance: 50 ohm.
Input Protection: ±5% A for 0.5 µsec; ±0.5 A for continuous
input voltage; clamps at ±0.6 V.
Reflection Coefficient: Less than 5% over input dynamic range.
Quiescent Voltage: ±0.5 mV.
OUTPUT
Maximum Positive Amplitude (Linear): +200 mV.
Maximum Negative Amplitude (Linear): -2 V with 6 V supply; -5 V with
-12 V supply.
Overshoot: Less than ±10% for input rise times 1.5 nsec and
gains > 4X; slightly larger for gains < 4X.
Quiescent Voltage: 0 V ±3 mV.
Output Voltage DC Offset Temperature Coefficient: 612AM, 400 µV/°C
maximum; 612A, 100 µV/°C.
Output Voltage Variation: 612AM, < 4 mV for ±1% variation
of any supply voltage; 612A, < 1 mV.
GENERAL
Gain: 612AM, 2.5 to 40; 612A, 10 fixed ±5%. Non-inverting, long
term stability ±1%.
Linearity: 612AM, 0.2% integral; 612A, 0.01%.
Coupling: Direct.
Rise Time: 612AM, < 3.0 nsec, 10 to 90%; 612A, < 2.0 nsec,
10 to 90%.
Delay: 612AM, approximately 5.5 nsec. 612A, 4 nsec.
Noise: Less than 50 µV R.M.S., referred to input, total.
Interchannel Crosstalk: Output in one channel affects any other channel
by no more than -40 dB for the 612AM and -70 dB for the 612A.
Overload Recovery:
a) Operation with -12 V supply: saturated for approximately 15 nsec after
10X overload.
b) Operation with -6 V supply: saturated for approximately 50 nsec after
10X overload. For wide pulses (i.e., > 5 µsec) it is recommended
to use -12 V supply for best overload recovery.
Packaging: RF-shielded AEC/NIM #1 width module conforming to specifications
outlines in AEC Report TID-20893; Lemo connectors.
Power Requirements: In rear-panel selected 6 V mode: 350 mA at +6
V; 275 mA at -6 V; 10 mA at +12 V; 5 mA at -12 V; 80 mA at -24 V. In 12
V mode: 350 mA at +6 V; 10 mA at +12 V; 275 mA at -12 V; 80 mA at -24 V.
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