Readout Systems for Silicon detectors,
Ionisation Chambers, MWPCs, PMTs

Overview: readout systems for pin diodes, silicon strip detectors, Ionisation chambers and MWPCs:
Single channel systems - Multi channel systems, individual readout
Multi channel systems, multiplexed readout - neutron/gamma discr. - Accessories

Single Channel Devices
MPR-1 Universal single channel preamplifier. Two 10V outputs with selectable polarity, driving terminated lines. One output can be configured to pass a timing filter stage. Pulser input. Switch to increase gain by a factor of 5.
Energy ranges: 1 GeV / 200 MeV / photo multiplier type. Lemo, BNC, MHV or SHV connectors.
Compact Multi Channel Preamplifier + Shaper Devices, Individual readout
MSI-8

MSI-8p
(preamp only)
Flexible and handy lab system.
All Lemo in- and outputs
8 channel preamplifier with HV bias filter, shaper, timing filter, sum timing, continuous gain adjust. Polarity and additional gain selectable by jumpers.
Broad range of preamp and shaper modules. Pulser input. Shaper outputs driving terminated lines, NIM gate output. Lemo in- and outputs. Properties selectable for individual channels.
MPRS-16
Multichannel preamplifier, shaper for DSSSD, multichannel detectors.
Compact and cost effective.
16 channel preamplifier with HV bias filter, Pulser input. Shaper with 10V output, driving terminated lines, 34 pole connector for direct interfacing to standard ADCs. Fixed shaping time 1 us FWHM. Pos / neg inputs, sensitivity switchable in 8 steps.
2 timing filter outputs (sum of 8 channels each). NIM timing out from LE-discriminators. Maximum Energy: 50 MeV (unipolar 100 MeV). PCB version for in vacuum use available.
Multichannel Preamplifier
MPR-16
MPR-16L
MPR-32
MPR-64
DSSSDs
Multi channel charge integrating Preamplifiers
Fast, low noise, low power.

16 / 32 / 64 channel preamplifier with HV bias filter and pulser input.
Designed for combination with STM-16 and MSCF-16.
Differential twisted pair output for long distances from preamp to shaper. Good timing and energy resolution. Vacuum feedthrough system available
MPR-16 also available with single ended Lemo outputs (MPR-16L). Energy ranges up to 5 GeV

MPR-16 log
MPR-16L log
MPR-32 log
MPR-64 log
DSSSDs
Multi channel charge integrating Preamplifiers
Fast recovery from large signals.

16 / 32 / 64 channel preamplifier with HV bias filter and pulser input.
Designed for combination with STM-16 and MSCF-16.
Differential twisted pair output for long distances from preamp to shaper. Good timing and energy resolution. Typical application: implantation of heavy ions into silicon detectors. Fast recovery from large signals allows precise spectroscopy of decay signals.

Multichannel Shaper, Timing Filter, Discriminator
STM-16+
High quality multichannel spectroscopy amplifier with integrated leading edge discriminators.
1/12 NIM
16 channel shaper, timing filter, leading edge discriminator, ECL outputs, multiplicity trigger.
2 switchable shaping times, Gain range 1 - 600
2 Versions:
- differential input (for use with MPR-series)
- single ended Lemo 00 input
RC for gains and thresholds possible with MRC-1 and extension module.
MSCF-16
Compact, cost effective and performant combination of spectroscopy amplifier and CFD.
1/12 NIM
16 channel shaper, constant fraction discriminator, timing filter amplifier.
switchable shaping times, PZ cancellation, ECL timing.
RC with MRC-1 allows individual remote control for all settings.
Multichannel Shaper, Timing Filter
MDS-8
Spectroscopy amplifier.
Lemo in- and outputs
1/12 NIM
8-channel spectroscopy amplifier with integrated timing filter amplifier.
Adjustable gain 1 to 200, 3 shaping times. Adjustable gain and PZ at front panel.
Multichannel Devices, Multiplexed Readout
MUX-16
For detectors in single or dual hit applications (inter strip hits at Si-detectors)
Good timing and energy resolution, high rate capability. In vacuum operation reduces cabling.
16 channel preamplifier with HV bias filter. Shaper with Fixed shaping time of 1 us FWHM. Individual leading edge discriminators.
Multiplexed output for up to 2 firing channels, chainable for larger setups. Up to 128 channels can be read out with 4 standard peak sensing ADC channels (2 amplitudes and two channel addresses).
Optional remote control with MRC-1 allows individual settings (important for in vacuum use).
PCB version for in vacuum use.

MTM-16

MDI-2

For multi hit applications and
high strip counts
Good timing and energy resolution, high rate capability. In vacuum operation reduces cabling. 12 bit VME ADC

16 channel preamplifier with HV bias filter, 16 channel shaper (1 us / 2.3 us FWHM).
Four LE discriminator groups

Data are read out with MDI-2, a 2 channel sequencing, peak sensing 12bit VME ADC.
One MDI-2 can read out 2 x 16 MTM-16, resulting in 512 channels total.
10 MSamples/s per bus.
Timestamping, multi event buffers and zero suppression are supported.

(Developed in collaboration with IEM-CSIC under contract EU FP6-I3 506065 EURONS JRA4-DLEP)

MMR-XX
DSSSD readout.
For single hit applications. Multiple of 8 channels.
Multi channel individual preamps multiplexed on resistor chain. p and n version available. Energy range from 20 MeV to GeVs.
PCB version.
Fast Neutron Detection / Pulse Shape Discrimination
MPD-4 Fast neutron / gamma discrimination in multichannel liquid scintillator detectors Four channel pulse shape discriminator module (1/12 NIM). Variable gain PMT input amplifiers. Selectable trigger modes. Energy, TAC and trigger outputs per channel. Comprehensive frontpanel operation. Remote controllable by USB and mesytec control bus (MRC-1, MRCC)
MPD-8 Fast neutron / gamma discrimination in multichannel liquid scintillator detectors Eight channel pulse shape discriminator module (1/12 NIM). High densitiy version of MPD-4. Variable gain PMT input amplifiers. Selectable trigger modes. Energy, TAC and trigger outputs per channel. Remote controllable by USB and mesytec control bus (MRC-1, MRCC)
Accessories
MHV-4
Detector bias supply for silicon detectors, 1/12 NIM 4 channel 400 V 20 uA detector bias supply. 4 large and bright displays for simultaneous voltage or current display of each channel. 1 nA current resolution. Acoustical/optical alarm for current overflow.
SHV or BNC outputs, remote controllable (RS232, and optional also via mesytec event bus).
MNV-4
NIM voltage distribution. Supervision of NIM voltages, error display. 4 channel NIM voltage controller / distributor for preamp voltage supply
MRC-1
MRCC

RC master for mesytec eventbus remote control Remote control master module.
Serial interface to control STM-16+, MSCF-16, MUX-16, MPD-4, MHV-4
MDC-8 8 channel signal converter Differential -> single converter, 1/12 NIM
can also be used as analog inverter module.
Cable
Collection

Connect detectors to preamplifiers Combination of detector adapters, vacuum signal cables, multipole vacuum feedthroughs, signal cables for best signal quality
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