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CAEN 2012 Products Catalog 

Electronic Instrumentation

CAEN 

Electronic Instrumentation 

2012 Products Catalog

We are proud of the high quality of our products. 

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From R&D to the registration of the incoming purchase orders, through: 

• Resource Planning 

• Scheduling 

• Production 

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processes and is subject to regularly unannounced audits, carried out by the 

National Standards Authority. 

From the initial product design and its development stages, till the delivery of 

the production batches, we follow documented procedures that cover every 

aspect of our business. The auditing of our procedures by an independent 

third party guaranties that our business runs smoothly and efficiently. 

The quality of CAEN S.p.A. products is constantly monitored 

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President’s Foreword 

LOOKING BEYOND THE KNOWN ! 

Dear Friends, 

I have always believed in hard work based on absolute reliability and 

professionalism. For this reason I look at our future with great optimism. 

The main links which join us to our customers are curiosity and ability to look 

beyond the known. We are always happy to assist our customers through the 

years and very proud to help them to achieve the expected results. 

We are still motivated by the same enthusiasm of our early days. For this reason 

we always endeavour to offer new products and solutions and engage ourselves 

in new activities: 

- CAENels supplies power and measurement systems for Synchrotron Light 

Source (SLS) laboratories. 

- CAEN Systems & Spectroscopy Division will soon provide instruments and 

systems targeted to different applications in the field of Nuclear Spectroscopy. 

With the same attitude that you appreciated in the past and with the precious 

contribution that you all gave us during the last 32 years, we are confident that 

we can look far ahead and successfully overcome the challenges we will face in 

the future, all of this in respect of the highest quality standards. 

A sincere thanks to you all, 

Marcello Givoletti 

CAEN President

Welcome to the 2012 CAEN Products Catalog! 

This catalog represents the state-of-the-art of CAEN’s products offering at the date of printing. To check the updated list of all our 

products, please visit our web site (ww.caen.it). Nevertheless, the products appearing either on the catalog or on our web site do 

not represent all our expertise, as almost 20% of CAEN production is custom designed. 

If you don’t find the Product you need in our Catalog, or if you are starting a new experiment and require a completely new design, 

feel free to contact us. CAEN will help you at any stage of your project. 

CAEN is now extending its products range: 

• Power Supplies: 

- High quality Low and High Voltage Power Supply Systems and Modules 

available in different form factors 

• NIM,VME and Desktop systems: 

- Complete DAQ modules from the detector to the acquisition 

- New firmware suites for dedicated applications 

• New Powered Crate Line 

• New Preamplifiers Line 

• New Complete Readout and Educational Systems 

• New Software Tools 

• New Cable Adapters 

Table of Contents 

Pages 

CAEN Informations ................................................... 1-12 

CAMAC .......................................................................... 13 

Desktop ......................................................................... 16 

Digitizers ......................................................................... 18 

Firmware for DPP ......................................................... 26 

DT5780 (Digital Multichannel Analyzer) .................. 29 

NIM ................................................................................. 30 

NIM Power Supplies ..................................................... 39 

VME Power Supplies ..................................................... 45 

Universal Multichannel Power Supply Systems ...... 46 

Powered Crates ............................................................ 55 

Preamplifiers ................................................................ 61 

VME ................................................................................ 64 

Readout Systems .......................................................... 77 

Silicon PhotoMultiplier Kits ......................................... 79 

Accessories ..................................................................... 84 

Application Notes ........................................................ 87 

Synergies ....................................................................... 88 

Connectors .................................................................... 91 

Products Handling ....................................................... 93 

Cross Reference Tables ................................................ 94 

Index ............................................................................. 102 

International Sales Network ..................................... 110 

Legend 

colour green = coming soon product * 

* The specifications description is a draft version only. The content is still under internal 

review and subject to formal approval, which may result in modifications or additions. 

colour red = new product 

DPP 

CI 

DPP 

PSD 

DPP 

PHA 

Indicates that the VME module is available in both 

6U-VME64 and 6U-VME64X form factors. 

Indicates that the Digitizer can run Digital Pulse Processing 

for the Charge Integration (DPP-CI) firmware. 


for Pulse Shape Discrimination (DPP-PSD) firmware 


for Pulse Height Analysis (DPP-PHA) firmware. 

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Network Companies 


CAEN SpA is a leader in the design and manufacture of sophisticated electronic instrumentation for Subnuclear, Nuclear 

and Astroparticle Physics. Our products include Low Voltage & High Voltage Power Supply Systems, Signal Conditioning, 

Front- End, Trigger, Data Acquisition Electronics (VME, NIM standard and Desktop) and Powered Crates. CAEN activities 

are at the forefront of technology also thanks to years of intensive collaborations with the major Research Centers and 

Universities in the world. CAEN is also proud of its extensive collaboration with the most important HEP experiments 

world-wide: almost 20% of our production is custom designed. To provide its customers with better assistance and 

services CAEN opened its new branch companies in the United States (CAEN Technologies Inc., 2005) and in Germany 

(CAEN GmbH, 2006). 

CAEN S.p.A 

Costruzioni Apparecchiature Elettroniche 

Nucleari (C.A.E.N.) is one of the most 

important spin-offs of the Italian Institute 

of Nuclear Physics (INFN). 

Founded in 1979 by a group of senior 

engineers from the INFN, is today 

world wide recognized as one of the 

leading companies in the electronics 

instrumentation field. 

CAEN Network’s Companies 

The CAEN Network’s Companies is 

a micro-cluster of companies with 

excellence know how. 

CAEN Systems and Spectroscopy Division 

CAEN Systems and Spectroscopy Division is a newborn entity in CAEN Electronic 

Instrumentation. The aim is to design advanced nuclear spectroscopy instrumentation 

and systems for different application fields. From Gamma to X-ray spectroscopy CAEN 

wishes to become a valuable partner both for the users and companies willing to establish 

a winning team. 

RFID 

CAEN RFID is today a leading supplier of UHF RFID readers and tags. It has been 

among the first European companies to design and manufacture UHF RFID readers. 

A totally internal expertise and know-how on Radiofrequency electronics and related 

Software has allowed CAEN RFID to become rapidly a leader in Europe. 

Thanks to our R&D skills, CAEN RFID can also design specific equipment on a custom basis, 

thus providing RFID readers and tags for special applications on demand. 

CAEN Headquarters, Viareggio - Italy 

CAENels 

CAENels is a young and dynamic company that provides power supplies and 

measurement systems (Beam Position Monitoring) for Synchrotron Light Source (SLS) 

and Free Electron Laser (FEL) laboratories. 

Thanks to the technology licensed by Sincrotrone Trieste and the longstanding 

engineering, manufacturing and maintenance experience of CAEN, CAENels aims to 

become a reliable and strategic partner for the SLS Community, able to integrate its 

products and support the Customers with their on-site installations. 

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Contacts and Worldwide Presence 

CAEN SpA 

Corporate Headquarters 

Via Vetraia 11 

55049 - Viareggio • Italy 

Phone +39.0584.388.398 

Fax +39.0584.388.959 

info@caen.it 

www.caen.it 

CAEN GmbH 

Eckehardweg 10 

42653 - Solingen • Germany 

Phone +49.212.2544077 

Fax +49.212.2544079 

info@caen-de.com 

www.caen-de.com 

CAEN Technologies, Inc. 

1140 Bay Street - Suite 2C 

Staten Island, NY 10305 • USA 

Phone +1.718.981.0401 

Fax +1.718.556.9185 

info@caentechnologies.com 

www.caentechnologies.com 

Sales Network 

CAEN is proud to have served many customers and research labs world wide. 

CAEN Network Contacts 

CAEN Electronic Instrumentation 

(Italy) 

Sandra Picchi 

Marketing Assistant 

s.picchi@caen.it 


(Far East) 

Carolina Stefani 


c.stefani@caen.it 

CAEN continues to supply its equipment to physics research centers and industrial market 

offering world wide sales and support. 

CAEN is sure to have the equipment suited to your need, and we will back it up with the 

best service and support in the industry. 

Our products appeal to a wide range of customers including engineers, scientists and 

technical professionals who all trust them to help achieve their goals faster and more 

effectively. 

For detailed Sales Network, please see at page 110 - 111 


(Europe - Americas) 

CAENels (World) 

Ines Llorente 


i.llorente@caen.it 

CAENRFID (World) 

Anna Del Pistoia 


a.delpistoia@caen.it 

2010 International Sales Agent Conference 


Web Services 

Quick search 

The new Quick Search allows to surf our products by function in order to find 

in a few steps the modules that better fit your needs. 

MyCAEN 

CAEN offers the possibility to create a personal account to benefit of different 

personal services: 

• Download firmware and software to keep your instruments always updated 

• Subscribe to our newsletter 

• Wish List 

The Wish List button is very similar to the Cart button in many e-commerce 

websites and allows you to request a quote for the full list of products of your 

interest. You can also share the Wish List with your colleagues with a simple click. 

In addition we are working on new services to better support our customers. 

These new services such as the “Personal Software Licences Archive” or the 

“Module Repair Tracker” will be soon introduced. 

Special offers on refurbished items 

The refurbished items are used or demo modules that have been reworked 

and restored by CAEN to be conform with the declared technical specifications. 

These items are on sale in this on-line section at a very advantageous price. 

Document Library 

In this new section you will find all the useful documents for a quick and correct 

usage of CAEN products: quick start guides, application notes, presentations, 

white papers and more. 

Tabs 

The visualization of the different contents related to a product is today easier 

thanks to the tabbed navigation: in the same page, you will find a specific tab 

dedicated to each aspect of the product. 

Support Global Search 

This new, powerful search page allows to quickly access the documentation, 

the firmware and the software of the complete CAEN production, including 

the out-of-stock modules. 


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www.caen.it 

Market Sharing 

Our catalog includes more than 

250 products ranging from Power 

Supplies to Front End, Acquisition 

modules in NIM, CAMAC and VME 

Standards and a Powered Crates line. 

However, this list is not exhaustive: 

almost 20% of CAEN SpA production 

is Custom designed and does not 

appear in the catalog. CAEN SpA 

has always been and would like to 

continue to be the experimenters’ 

partner. 

Overview 

CAEN SpA is acknowledged as the only company in the world providing a complete range 

of High/Low Voltage Power Supply systems and Front-End/Data Acquisition modules 

which meet IEEE Standards for Nuclear and Particle Physics. 

Extensive Research and Development capabilities have allowed CAEN SpA to play an 

important, long term role in this field. Our activities have always been at the forefront of 

technology, thanks to years of intensive collaborations with the most important Research 

Centres of the world. 

Our products appeal to a wide range of customers including engineers, scientists and 

technical professionals who all trust them to help achieve their goals faster and more 

effectively. 

Strong of the experience in the physics research world CAEN instruments are today used 

in many forefront industrial applications. 

Our Vision 

Realizing our customer’s dream by developing the most useful “Tools for Discovery”. 

Our Mission 

• To provide our customers with better solutions to measure, research and test the world 

around them. 

• To proceed along this path with continuous energy to live the new electronics reality 

and to offer the best technical support to the researchers of the new century. 

• To provide innovative products which allow our customers access to improved scientific 

results. 

• To offer effective sales and after-sales support. 


Services & Division 

Customer Care 

CAEN Software Division, R&D, Test & Maintenance and Sales experts collaborate to discuss 

and solve problems and to satisfy customers’ special requests. 

Ability, Availability and Responsibility are the qualities that make our support people the 

problem solvers you need. 

Test and Mainteinance Division 

The CAEN Test and Maintenance division is committed to provide our customers with 

the best possible after sales support. 

With more than 30 years of experience, our staff is well aware of its role and is committed to 

provide fast response, high competence and complete availability to our clients. Working 

together with the customers allowed CAEN staff to gain a thorough understanding of 

their specific needs. Customer satisfaction is our paramount goal and we can only meet 

and exceed this by providing the highest quality service, together with continuous 

communication to each of our customers. 

CAEN Maintenance & Repair staff is regularly present at the CERN labs in Geneva where 

CAEN instrumentation is massively used and is available to do on-site maintenance 

sessions on request. 

CAEN Software Division 

A group of skilled and experienced people is available to help whenever needed. The 

software support team can provide tips and suggestions for a better installation of 

CAEN products and assistance in case of unusual configurations or unespected issues. 

In addition on any on line product page you can find software packages including: 

• Libraries for National Instruments LabVIEW and C/C++ 

• Demo programs in source code C/C++ (Windows and Linux) and LabVIEW (Windows) 

as a starting point for the development of custumer specific applications 

• Software Tools (firmware upgrade, module configuration...) 

• Windows XP/Vista/7 and Linux supported 

Test & Maintenance Contacts: 

CAEN Offerts Technical Support to its 

customers in several ways: 

By Web: 

For any technical question about 

CAEN products, two email addresses 

are available to our customers. The 

proper CAEN specialist will be happy 

to assist. 

For questions about the hardware: 

support.nuclear@caen.it 

For questions about software and 

libraries: 

support.computing@caen.it 

By Phone: 

Telephone number: +39.0584.388.398 

This service is available during normal 

CAEN business hours: 

(from Monday to Friday 9.00:12.30 - 

13.30:18.00, GMT + 1.00 h). 

By Fax: 

FAX number: +39.0584.388.959 

Please include the following 

information: name, institution/ 

company, phone number and e-mail. 


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Systems & Spectroscopy Division 

2D plot of Energy versus PSD using an AmBe source at 2 

kcounts/s; the two lobes of the neutrons and gammas are 

well separated. The data were acquired at Duke University 

(TUNL). 

CAEN Systems & Spectroscopy Division 

CAEN Systems & Spectroscopy Division is a newborn entity from CAEN Electronic 

Instrumentation. 

In the recent years CAEN developed a new digital platform able to meet different nuclear 

spectroscopy requirements in a flexible way. 

This is the result of several experiences also born from European projects in the field of 

radiation monitoring for illicit trafficking of hazardous materials. 

Today CAEN is looking far ahead and its roadmap includes the development of 

instruments not only for research but for real life applications. A new series of instruments 

in the field of Environmental Monitoring, Homeland Security and Material Science are 

under development and CAEN is confident about its capability to provide Top-of-the- 

Line Instruments. 

CAEN is also welcoming all those parties that are willing to cooperate with CAEN 

establishing business relationships for common and mutual benefits. In a changing world 

of new paradigms CAEN launches its new division. 


www.caenrfid.it 

Compact RFID OEM engine 

Overview 

CAEN RFID is a leading supplier of UHF RFID readers and logger tags. It has been among 

the first European companies to design and manufacture UHF RFID readers. 

A totally internal expertise and know-how on Radio Frequency electronics and related 

Software has allowed CAEN RFID to rapidly become a leading European player in the 

RFID scenario. 

Our EASY2READ © UHF readers are the state-of-the-art for all vertical applications and 

allow to use the same identification technology either for proximity or long range reading. 

Our EASY2LOG © monitoring tags allow recording of various parameters, such as 

temperature and humidity, and are becoming a powerful tool for the monitoring of 

temperature sensitive products, such as pharmaceuticals and food. 

Thanks to our R&D skills, we can also design specific equipment on a custom basis, thus 

providing RFID readers and tags for special applications on demand. 

UHF Temperature Logger Tag 

Our Vision 

Today, the need of identifying, tracking and tracing one’s assets, produce at lower costs 

with less waste, guarantee the origin and quality of shipped goods along the supply 

chain is becoming a must. UHF RFID technology allows all the above. 

USB Desktop Reader 

Our Mission 

CAEN RFID has always tried to understand customers’ needs in their internal processes 

and provide the best support for implementing the offered RFID technology. 

Besides being a leading supplier of basic RFID technology, CAEN RFID is ready to perform 

also as a solution enabler, thus allowing to reduce integration time and costs. 

Portal RFID Reader 


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www.caenels.com 

SY3634 - Bipolar Power Supply Heterogeneous System 

Overview 

CAENels is a young and dynamic company that provides power supplies and measurement 

systems (Beam Position Monitoring) for Synchrotron Light Source (SLS) and Free Electron 

Laser (FEL) laboratories. 

Founded in 2009 as a spin off of CAEN, CAENels is strongly customer oriented. Its 

business model relies on a close interaction with researchers and electronics engineers 

in Science and Applied Physics laboratories all around the world. By analyzing the needs 

of the SLS and FEL Community; CAENels can provide complete solutions and electronic 

instrumentation for several applications. 

Thanks to the technology licensed by Sincrotrone Trieste and the longstanding 

engineering, manufacturing and maintenance experience of CAEN, CAENels aims to 

become a reliable and strategic partner for the SLS and FEL Community, able to integrate 

its products and support the Customers with their on-site installations. 

AH501 - 4 Channel Bipolar Picoammeter 

AH501B - 4 Channel Bipolar Picoammeter with Bias Voltage 


CAMAC 

products 

Index 

Controllers ...................................................................................... pag. 13 

Discriminators ............................................................................... pag. 13 

I/O Registers ................................................................................... pag. 14 

QDCs ............................................................................................... pag. 14 

Scalers ............................................................................................. pag. 15 

Controllers 

C111C Ethernet CAMAC Crate Controller 

The C111C is a CAMAC Crate Controller, housed in a 2-units wide CAMAC module. This device 

allows advanced interaction with a CAMAC crate via standard Ethernet services, such as a 

local web server and TCP socket based communication protocol. The internal processor 

runs a Linux version optimized for low memory footprint. A CAMAC bus control subsection 

handles all bus access operations and interactions, including LAM detection; a separate NIM 

subsection manages I/O signals located on the front panel: four outputs, four inputs, event 

counters and two “COMBO I/O” (TRIGGER/ BUSY) modules. The dynamic local web server, 

perfectly suitable for crate setup and maintenance, allows advanced monitoring and control 

without the need of any dedicated software installation. An embedded script interpreter 

allows the local execution of C-like code, with full control on CAMAC and NIM functions. 

Front panel indicators include X and Q signals on last access, four user LEDs (controllable 

from script) and fault, connection status and NIM default indicators. 

Ordering Information 

Code 

| Description 

WC111CXAAAAA C111C - Ethernet CAMAC Crate Controller 

• Full CAMAC bus control with LAM detection 

• Full control via embedded dynamic web server 

• Available NIM I/O functions: outputs, inputs, event 

counters, pulse generators and trigger/busy modules 

• Default I/O settings recallable with a dedicated pushbutton 

• ANSI C remote control library, with extensions for local 

resources control 

• Monitoring of crate voltages 

• Embedded script interpreter for C-like code local execution, 

with CAMAC/NIM functions 

• Stored script can be automatically launched at power-up (e.g. 

for crate initialization) 

• X and Q signals on last access, user LEDs fault, status and NIM 

default indicators 

Reference Table 16/p. 99 

Discriminators 

C808 16 Channel Constant Fraction Discriminator 

The C808 is a 16 channel Constant Fraction Discriminator, 

housed in a 1-unit wide CAMAC module. The module accepts 

16 negative inputs and provides 16 differential ECL outputs 

with a fan-out of two on front panel header connectors. 

Each channel can be turned on or off via CAMAC by using a 

mask register (Pattern of Inhibit). The constant fraction delay 

is defined by a delay line network of 20 ns with 5 taps. The 

pulse forming stage of the discriminator provides an output 

pulse with adjustable width in a range from 15 ns to 250 

ns. Moreover it is possible to program a dead time interval 

during which the discriminator is inhibited from retriggering, 

in order to protect against multiple pulsing. The maximum 

time walk is ±400 ps (for input signals in the range from -50 

mV to -5 V with 25 ns rise time). The constant fraction value 

is 20%. The individual discriminating thresholds can be 

programmed in a range from -1 mV to -255 mV (-1 mV step) 

via CAMAC through an 8-bit DAC. The module can operate 

also with small (below 10 mV) input signals, though in this 

case the Constant Fraction operation is not performed, i.e. 

the time walk is higher. VETO and TEST inputs are available 

on the back panel. A CURRENT SUM output provides a current 

proportional to the input multiplicity, i.e. to the number of 

channels over threshold, at a rate of -1.0 mA ±20% per hit. A 

MAJORITY output on a back panel connector provides a NIM 

signal if the number of input channels over threshold exceeds 

the MAJORITY programmed value. Several C808 boards can 

be connected in a daisy chain via the CURRENT SUM output: 

in this case, by switching the Majority logic to “External”, it’s 

possible to obtain a Majority signal when the number of over 

threshold channels in the daisy chained modules exceeds a 

global Majority level. An OR output signal on a front panel 

connector provides a global OR of the outputs. 

• ECL outputs with fan-out of 

two 

• Individually programmable 

threshold for each channel 

• Programmable output width 

• Programmable dead time 

• TEST and VETO inputs 

• OR, CURRENT SUM and 

MAJORITY outputs 



Code 

| Description 

WC808XAAAAAA C808 - 16 Channel Constant Fraction Discriminator (Delay 20 ns; F = 20%) 

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CAMAC 

Discriminators - continued 

C894 16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator 

The C894 is a 16 channel Leading Edge Discriminator, 

housed in a 1-unit wide CAMAC module. The module 

accepts 16 negative inputs (positive on request) 

and provides 16 differential ECL outputs with a fanout 

of two on front panel header connectors. The 

pulse forming stage of the discriminator produces 

an output pulse with adjustable width in a range 

from 5 ns to 40 ns. Each channel can operate either 

in Updating or Non-Updating mode according to onboard 

jumpers position. The discriminator thresholds 

are individually programmable in a range from -1 mV 

to -255 mV (1 mV step) via CAMAC through an 8-bit 

DAC. The minimum detectable signal is -5 mV. VETO 

and TEST inputs are available on the back panel. A 

CURRENT SUM output provides 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 ±20%. A 

MAJORITY output on a back panel connector provides 

a NIM signal if the number of input channels over 

threshold exceeds the MAJORITY programmed value. 

Several C894 boards can be connected in a daisy 

chain via the Current Sum output: in this case, by 

switching the Majority logic to External, it’s possible 

to obtain a Majority signal when the number of over 

threshold channels in the daisy chained modules 

exceeds a global Majority level. An OR output on a 

front panel connector provides a global OR of the 

output channels. 

• ECL outputs with fan-out of two 

• Selectable Updating/Non Updating mode 

• Threshold programmable individually for 

each channel 



• OR, CURRENT SUM and MAJORITY outputs 



Code 

WC894XAAAAAA 

| Description 

C894 - 16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator 50 Ohm Negative 

I/O Registers 

C219 

16 Channel Programmable I/O Register 

The C219 is a 16 channel Programmable Input/Output 

Register, housed in a 1-unit wide CAMAC module. 

An internal 16-bit mask register can be programmed 

via CAMAC to enable or disable each channel. Each 

channel is equipped with a 4-bit status register, which 

can be programmed to select the operating mode. 

Inputs and Outputs can be enabled either via CAMAC 

(Transparent Mode) or by an external STROBE signal 

(Externally Strobed Mode). 

Each channel can also operate in Glitched Mode; in 

this operating mode a positive or negative transition 

of an input signal can be stored in the Input Register. 

The module features also a programmable LAM signal 

generator. 

• 16 independent channels programmable as 

inputs/outputs 

• Inputs: Internally / Externally Strobed or 

Glitched 

• Outputs: Transparent or Externally Strobed 

• Programmable LAM generator 



Code 

WC219XAAAAAA 

| Description 

C219 - 16 Channel Universal Programmable I/O Register 

QDCs 

C1205 16 Channel QDC 

The C1205 is a 16 channel Charge Integrating ADC, 

housed in a 1-unit wide CAMAC. The device combines 

a triple range gated integrator charge to voltage 

converter (the total dynamic range is greater than 17 

bits, in three overlapping 12 bit ranges), 3 Wilkinson 

type analog to time converters and a sub nanosecond 

time digitizer. The result is a high performance, wide 

dynamic range QDC with low dead time (5.5 µs). The 

16 inputs are 50 Ohm LEMO type connectors. A CLEAR 

input and a BUSY output are also provided. The GATE, 

CLEAR and BUSY signals are all NIM levels, with 50 Ohm 

LEMO type connectors. The sensitivity at the input 

connector ranges from 25 fC per count on the low (most 

sensitive) range, to 1.5 pC per count on the high range. 

Full scale (on the high range) is greater than 6 nC. The 

C1205 has been designed for short conversion time and 

maximum data throughput, as required in state-of-theart 

physics experiments. The built-in data processing 

includes optional sliding scale, pedestal subtraction 

and threshold suppression to reduce data volume and 

readout time. The module contains a multiple event 

buffer that can store up to 51 events. Using FASTCAMAC, 

this buffer can be read out at up to 30 MByte/s. 


• Three simultaneous ranges: 80 pC, 650 pC 

and 6 nC 

• 12 bit resolution 

• Total dynamic range larger than 17-bit 

• Integral non linearity: ±20 counts on low 

range, ±5 counts on high & mid range 

• Noise smaller than ±3 counts on low range, 

smaller than ±1.5 counts on high & mid 

range 

• Conversion time: 6.5 µs 

• Gate width from 10 to 500 ns 


Code 

WC1205XAAAAA 

| Description 

C1205 - 16 Channel Charge Integrating ADC 

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Scalers 

C257 16 Channel Scaler 

The C257 is a 16 channel Scaler, housed in a 1-unit wide 

CAMAC module. Each independent channel allows up 

to 24 bits counting at a maximum input frequency of 

100 MHz. The LAM is asserted by the 16th or 24th bit 

(programmable by internal jumpers) for each enabled 

channel. The status of the internal jumpers can be read 

via CAMAC functions. Each channel can be cascaded 

with the following one through internal jumpers. The 

unit is available in three different versions accepting 

respectively ECL (C257E), NIM (C257N) or TTL (C257T) 

inputs. 

• 16 independent 24-bit channels 

• Cascadeable channels in order to obtain up 

to 24x16 bit counting depth 

• 100 MHz counting frequency 

• Three available versions: ECL, NIM or TTL 

inputs 

• LAM generation when the counter is full 

• Fast Clear, Inhibit and Test NIM inputs 


CAMAC 


Code 

| Description 

WC257ECLAAAA C257E - 16 Channel Scaler (ECL inputs) 

WC257NIMAAAA C257N - 16 Channel Scaler (NIM inputs) 

WC257TTLAAAA C257T - 16 Channel Scaler (TTL inputs) 


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Desktop 

products 

Index 

Digitizers .................................................................................................... pag. 16 

Desktop MCAs ........................................................................................... pag. 17 

Power Supply Units High Voltage ........................................................... pag. 17 

Preamplifiers Power Supplies ................................................................. pag. 17 

Digitizers 

DT5720 - DT5720A - DT5720B - DT5720C 

• Input range: 2 Vpp with digitally programmable offset 

• Bandwidth: 125 MHz. 

• Interface: USB 2.0, Optical Link 

• Runs Digital Pulse Processing for the Charge Integration (DPP-CI) firmware 

• Runs Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Shape Discrimination (DPP-PSD) firmware 

4/2 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizers 

DPP 

CI 

DPP 

PSD 

For more complete information on 

CAEN Digitizers, see pp. 18-28 

Reference Table T9/p. 97 


Code | Description | Input Type | SRAM Memory Sample/ch | AMC FPGA 

WDT5720XAAAA DT5720 - 4 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C4, SE Single ended 1.25 M EP1C4 

WDT5720AXAAA DT5720A - 2 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C4, SE Single ended 1.25 M EP1C4 

WDT5720BXAAA DT5720B - 4 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C20, SE Single ended 1.25 M EP1C20 

WDT5720CXAAA DT5720C - 2 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C20, SE Single ended 1.25 M EP1C20 

DT5724 - DT5724A 


• Input range: 2.25 Vpp (10 Vpp and 500 mVpp on request) with digitally programmable offset 

• Bandwidth: 40 MHz 


• Runs Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Height Analysis (DPP-PHA) firmware 

DPP 

PHA 






WDT5724XAAAA DT5724 - 4 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/ch, C4, SE Single ended 512 k EP1C4 

WDT5724AXAAA DT5724A - 2 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/ch, C4, SE Single ended 512 k EP1C4 

DT5730 - DT5730A 






DT5740 - DT5740C 

32 Channel 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizers 

• Input range: 2 Vpp/10 Vpp with digitally programmable offset 




DPP 

PSD 

COMING SOON 





WDT5740XAAAA DT5740 - 32 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 192kS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single ended 192 k EP3C16 

WDT5740CXAAA DT5740C - 10Vpp 32 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 192kS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single ended 192 k EP3C16 

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Digitizers - continued 

DT5742 - DT5742B 

• Based on DRS4 chip Switched capacitor ADC 




16+1 Channel 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched Capacitor Digitizers 






WDT5742XAAAA DT5742 - 16+1 Ch. 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched-Capacitor Digitizer: 128 events/ch (1kS/event), EP3C16, SE Single ended 128 events/ch (1kS/event) EP3C16 

WDT5742BXAAA DT5742B - 16+1 Ch. 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched-Capacitor Digitizer: 1024 events/ch (1kS/event), EP3C16, SE Single ended 1024 events/ch (1kS/event), EP3C16 

DESKTOP 

DT5751 

2/4 Channel 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer 





DPP 

PSD 






WDT5751XAAAA DT5751 - 2/4 Ch. 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer: 1.8/3.6 MS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single ended 1.8/3.6 M EP3C16 

DT5761 

1 Channel 10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer 




NEW 






WDT5761XAAAA DT5761 - 1 Ch. 10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer: 7.2Ms/ch, EP3C16, SE Single ended 7.2 M EP3C16 

Desktop MCAs 

DT5780 

Digital Multi Channel Analyzer 

• Two input Digital MCA based on 14 bit, 100 MS/s digitizers with no 

conversion time 

• Two ±5 kV, 300 µA HV channels 

• Two connectors for preamps and temperature readout 

• On line Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Height Analysis (DPP- 

PHA) and time-stamped list mode 

• Advanced base line restoration and ballistic deficit correction 

• Live correction of Energy spectrum based on advanced pile up 

rejection and loss free counting techniques 

• Selectable Input dynamic range and adjustable Fine Gain 

NEW 


DT5780, see p. 29 



Code 

| Description 

WDT5780XPAAA DT5780P - 2 Channel Digital MCA - Positive HV 

WDT5780XNAAA DT5780N - 2 Channel Digital MCA - Negative HV 

WDT5780XMAAA DT5780M - 2 Channel Digital MCA - Mixed HV 

Power Supplies Units High Voltage 

NDT1419 

NDT1470 

NDT1471 - NDT1471H 

500 V NIM/Desktop Programmable Power Supply 

• 4 channels in 2U NIM/Desktop form factor with 220 V / 110 V 

• ±500 V / 200 μA output ranges 

• 10 nA Iset/Imon resolution (optional Imon-Zoom: 1 nA) 

8 kV NIM/Desktop Programmable Power Supply 

• 4 channels in 2U NIM/Desktop form factor with 220 V / 110 V 

• ±8 kV / 3mA output ranges Max output power: 9 W (3 kV output) 


• 4 channels in 2U NIM/Desktop form factor with 220V / 110V 

• ±5.5 kV / 300 μA output ranges 

• 5 nA Iset/Imon resolution (optional Imon-Zoom: 500 pA) 

• High resolution versions also available (20 μA max output, Iset/ 

Imon: 1nA, optional Imon-Zoom: 50 pA) 

• Individually selectable positive or negative polarity 

• Local and Remote control (USB/RS485and TCP/IP via CAEN 

NIM8301 crate) 




5.5 kV NIM/Desktop High Accuracy Programmable Power Supplies 




COMING SOON 


NDT1419, see p. 40 


COMING SOON 


NDT1470, see p. 41 


COMING SOON 


NDT1471/H, see p. 42 


Preamplifiers Power Supplies 

DT5423 Desktop Linear Power Supply for A1422 - A1423 amplifiers & DT57XX Digitizers COMING SOON 

The DT5423 is a desktop power supply for A1422 preamplifiers, DT57XX Digitizers family and 

A1423 wideband amplifier. It provides four standard 9-pin “D-type” female connectors to 

supply up 4 A1422 preamplifiers. Each output is filtered and fuse protected. 

• N.4 DB9 connectors to supply “A1422 family” preamplifiers 

• N.1 plug connector to supply “DT57XX family” desktop 

digitizers or A1423 wideband amplifier 


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Digitizer 

products 

Index 

Introduction ............................................................................................... pag. 19 

Principles of Operation ............................................................................. pag. 20 

Digital Pulse Processing (DPP) for physics 

and biomedical applications ................................................................... pag. 20 

Trigger and synchronization in multi-board systems ........................... pag. 22 

Software ..................................................................................................... pag. 22 

Application ................................................................................................. pag. 23 

CAEN Waveform Digitizers feature Digital 

Pulse Processing (DPP) firmware for physics 

applications. 

DPP algorithms are implemented in FPGA 

and can be reprogrammed at any time. In 

one single module you have the complete 

information and the capability to extract all 

the quantities of interest. 

The CAEN Digitizers are Platform independent 

instruments housing high speed (up to 5 GS/s) 

multichannel flash ADC, with local memory and 

FPGA for real-time data processing. 

Available in different form factors: VME, NIM, 

Desktop. 

• Up to 14 bit resolution 

• VME64X, Optical Link, USB 2.0 Interfaces available 

• Memory buffer: up to 58 MS/ch (max. 1024 events) 

• Multi-board synchronization and trigger 

distribution 

• FPGA fimware for Digital Pulse Processing 

- Pulse triggering 

- Zero suppression 

- Pulse Height Analysis 

- Charge Integration 

- Gamma-Neutron discrimination 

- Time measurement 

- Possibility of customization 

• Software Tools for Windows and Linux 

VME NIM Desktop 


Introduction 

CAEN has developed a complete family of digitizers that consists of 

several models differing in sampling frequency, resolution, number 

of channels, form factor, memory size and other parameters. The 

following table lists all models currently available. In parallel with the 

hardware development, CAEN has made a big effort in developing 

algorithms for the Digital Pulse Processing (DPP); you can install a DPP 

algorithm on the FPGA of the digitizer (firmware upgrade), run it on-line 

and implement new acquisition methods that go beyond the simple 

waveform recording. A digitizer with DPP becomes a new instrument 

that represents a fully digital replacement of most traditional modules 

such as Multi and Single Channel Analyzers, QDCs, TDCs, Discriminators 

and many others. 

The purpose of the following pages is to provide an overview on the 

digitizers, explain the main characteristics and the different operating 

modes and present the available options in terms of hardware, firmware 

and software in order to guide you in your choice. 

DIGITIZERS 

Digitizers Selection Table 

Model (1) Form Factor N. of ch. (4) Max. Sampling 

Frequency (MS/s) 

N. of Bits Input Dynamic 

Range (Vpp) (4) Single Ended / 

Differential Input 

Bandwidth 

(MHz) 

Memory (MS/ch) (4) DPP firmware (5) 

x724 

VME 8 

SE / D 

100 14 0.5 / 2.25 / 10 

Desktop/NIM 4 / 2 

SE 

40 0.5 / 4 PHA 

x720 

VME 8 

SE / D 

250 12 2 

Desktop/NIM 4 / 2 

SE 

125 1.25 / 10 CI, PSD 

x721 VME 8 500 8 1 SE / D 250 2 no 

x731 VME 8 - 4 500 - 1000 8 1 SE / D 250 / 500 2 / 4 no 

x730 

VME 8 

SE / D 

500 12 2 

Desktop/NIM 4 / 2 SE 

250 1.25 / 10 PSD 

x751 

VME 8 - 4 

SE / D 

1000 - 2000 10 1 

Desktop/NIM 4 - 2 

SE 

500 1.8 / 14.4 - 3.6 / 28.8 PSD 

x761 

VME 2 

SE / D 

4000 10 1 

Desktop/NIM 1 

SE 

TBD 7.2 / 57.6 no 

x740 

VME 64 

Desktop/NIM 32 

62.5 12 2 / 10 SE 30 0.19 / 1.5 no 

x742 

VME 32+2 

Desktop/NIM 16+1 

5000 (2) 12 1 SE 600 0.128 / 1 (3) no 

All models 

Analog Input 

Trigger 

Synchronization 

Memory 

FPGA 

Readout 

Other features 

Single Ended: MCX 50 Ω; Differential (where present): MODU-II 110 Ω 

DC offset adjust in the full range (±FSR/2) 

Positive, negative and bipolar inputs 

External TRG-IN, Software or channel self-trigger 

Common (all models/firmware) or Individual (DPP only) 

TRG-OUT for trigger propagation 

Digital timing and trigger filters for pulse triggering (DPP only) 

32 bit Time Stamp 

Daisy Chain (VME only) or one-to-many clock distribution 

Clock Cable delay compensation 

Sync start/stop through S-IN or GPI input or Trigger In/Out 

External Time Stamp reset 

up to 1024 acquisition buffers (2) 

Independent read/write access 

Ability to do on-line Digital Pulse Processing (DPP) for pulse shaping and height analysis, digital charge 

integration, gamma-neutron discrimination, timing, segmented detectors, etc… 

USB (30MB/s), CONET (80MB/S), VME (60MB/s MBLT, 120MB/s 2eSST) 

Independent read/write access 

16 programmable LVDS GPIOs (VME only) 

Analog Output for monitors, sum of the inputs, multiplicity, test waveform, etc… (VME only) 

(1) The x in the model name is V1 for VME, VX1 for VME64X, DT5 for Desktop and N6 for NIM 

(2) Sampling frequency of the analog memory (switched capacitor array); A/D conversion takes 

place at lower speed (dead-time) 

(3) The memory size for the x742 is 128/1024 events of 1024 samples each 

(4) The indication “size 1/ size 2” denotes different options 

(5) DPP-PHA: Pulse Height Analysis (Trapezoidal Filters), DPP-CI: Charge Integration (digital 

QDC), DPP-PSD: Pulse Shape Discrimination 


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DIGITIZERS 

Principles of Operation 

The basic operating mode of a digitizer is essentially the same as a digital oscilloscope: 

the analog signal, after an input stage of signal conditioning mainly used to adapt 

the dynamic range, is sampled by a flash ADC, whose output, i.e. the stream of digital 

samples, is continuously read by an FPGA and stored in a circular memory buffer of a 

programmable size. At the arrival of the trigger, the buffer is frozen and made available 

for the readout while the acquisition can continue in a new buffer. 

However, there are few important differences between a digitizer and a commercial 

digital oscilloscope: 

1. The digitizers allow for dead-timeless acquisition. 

In fact, unlike most oscilloscopes, they have the ability to accept two 

consecutive triggers very close to each other (1) thanks to the multi buffer 

memory management: there is no dead time between an acquisition window 

and the next one. It is even possible to accept two trigger for which the 

acquisition windows overlap. The dead-timeless acquisition is a very important 

feature, especially in the case of events randomly distributed in time (in nuclear 

physics this is typically a Poissonian distribution), so that two of them, even at 

low rate, can occur at very short distance but you still want to capture both. 

(1) Except for 742 Series. 

2. In the digitizers, all the channels are allowed to generate triggers independently. 

The individual trigger can be used locally by the channel that generated it (independent triggering) or can participate to the assertion of a global 

trigger for all the channels in the board, as well as to generate a pulse on the TRG-OUT. 

3. The digitizers are designed for scalability. 

It is possible to synchronize several boards to make an acquisition system with a theoretically unlimited number of channels. Board synchronization 

consists of distributing a common clock reference on which all the ADC sampling clock are locked, aligning the acquisition time base of each board 

in order to have events with correlated time stamps, distributing the channel auto-triggers and the global triggers according to a programmable 

trigger logic in order to implement coincidences, neighbour triggering and other acquisition criteria and topologies. 

4. The High bandwidth data readout links. 

Usually oscilloscopes do not have any communication channel (data is only displayed) or, if they have, most probably it has a fairly low bandwidth 

(GPIB, Ethernet, etc…); conversely, the digitizers are designed to provide high rate data transfer to a computer or an external data processing unit. 

CAEN digitizers have a minimum bandwidth of ~30MB/s in the case of the USB, about 80MB/s with CONET port up to more than 120MB/s for the 

VME with 2eSST. 

5. On Line data processing. 

The acquisition in the digitizers is based on FPGAs. These are programmable 

devices with the ability to manage the ADC sample stream and implement 

on-line digital algorithms for signal processing. This feature is of fundamental 

importance for the implementation of systems that are not simply based on 

the acquisition, storage and readout of waveforms (raw data) but rather on 

the calculation of certain quantities of interest (e.g. the charge associated with 

a pulse, the pulse height, the leading edge, the baseline, the arrival time and 

other parameters) and the storage and transfer of just the final results, with clear 

advantages in terms of readout bandwidth. 

• Dead-timeless acquisition 

• Individual pulse self-trigger 

• Multi-board synchronization for system 

scalability 

• High bandwidth data readout links 

• On-line data processing (FPGA or DSP) DPP 

CAEN Digitizer block diagram: 

• The mother board defines the form-factor; it contains one FPGA for the 

readout interfaces and the services 

• The daughter board defines the type of digitizer; it contains the input 

amplifiers, the ADCs, the FPGA for the data processing and the memories 

Digital Pulse Processing (DPP) for physics and biomedical applications 

In recent years, thanks to the availability on the market of faster and more precise ADC chips, applications in the field of nuclear physics (or related 

fields) have made large use of data acquisition systems based on digitizers. Compared to the traditional analog acquisition systems, in which the A/D 

conversion is performed at the end of the chain, the new systems have reversed that approach: the conversion to digital is performed as close as 

possible to the source of the signal (output of the detector or preamplifier). 

However, systems based on digitizers have a basic fundamental problem: the extremely huge amount of data to manage. As stated above, high 

trigger rate, multitude of channels and high readout 

bandwidth are the features that characterize the • One single board can do the job of several analog modules 

digitizers when compared to the digital oscilloscope; at • Full information preserved 

the same time, these features lead to large data streams. 

For this reason it is important to have an FPGA with the • Reduction in size, cabling, power consumption and cost per channel 

ability to do on-line data processing and to extract from • High reliability and reproducibility 

the raw samples sequence only the specific parameters 

necessary to the acquisition. 

• Flexibility (different digital algorithms can be designed and loaded 

at any time into the same hardware) 

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For this purpose, special algorithms 

can be applied to the digital 

samples coming from the ADC for 

the extraction of the quantities of 

interest and the reduction of the 

data; the relevant digital filters are, 

in most cases, very similar (at least 

from a functional point of view) to 

the old and familiar analog circuits, 

such as timing filters, shapers, 

CFDs, baseline restorers, etc.. 

DIGITIZERS 

The benefits of the digital approach are great stability and reproducibility, ability to reprogram and tailor the algorithms to the application, 

ability to preserve the information of the signal along the entire acquisition chain, better correction of unwanted effect such as baseline 

fluctuation, pile-up, ballistic deficit, etc… All this in one board. 

To better understand the principles of operation of the DPP, let’s take a practical example: suppose you have a detector for spectroscopy (scintillator 

and phototube) which generates pulses with a duration of about 100 ns. We can utilize an algorithm that permits you to extract the pulse charge on-line 

in the FPGA of the digitizer (i.e. continuously and in real time); to do this, we need to calculate the baseline by means of a moving average filter, detect 

the pulses when 

the signal exceeds 

a certain threshold 

respect to the 

baseline (trigger), 

60 Co gamma spectrum acquired with a HPGe and DPP-PHA at University of Palermo. In the box, a least squares fit 

of the 1.33 MeV photopeak; a FWHM < 2 keV was obtained. 

implement a digital 

delay line in order 

to compensate the 

trigger latency and 

finally sum a certain 

number of samples within the integration gate 

after having subtracted the baseline from them. 

The charge thus obtained, together with a time 

stamp that identifies the position of the pulse, is 

the only information stored in memory for that 

event, resulting in a significant reduction of the 

data, such as 8 bytes per event, instead of saving 

the portion of the waveform that contains the 

pulse and a piece of baseline, which could consist 

of tens or hundreds of samples. 

2D plot of Energy versus PSD using an AmBe source at 2 kcounts/s; the two lobes of the neutrons and gammas are 

well separated. The data were acquired at DukeUniversity (TUNL). 

CAEN is willing to collaborate with customers to 

create other types of firmware and algorithms 

for specific applications. 

In this example the algorithm replaces in 

digital form the same acquisition chain which 

traditionally consisted of a discriminator, a QDC 

and an analog delay line to fit the pulse within 

the gate coming from the discriminator. Other 

examples of algorithms implemented on CAEN’s 

digitizer (generically called DPP, or Digital Pulse 

Processing) are those for 

(1) Pulse Height Analysis using trapezoidal 

filters, algorithms for the gamma-neutron 

discrimination realized by means of Pulse 

Shape Analysis, Zero suppression (removal of 

parts of signal that do not contain pertinent 

information), 

(2) Implementation of digital timing filter or 

digital constant fraction discriminator to 

determine precise timing information, 

(3) Mixed acquisition modes in which the quantities of interest calculated by the DPP 

(charge, height, etc ...) are saved together with a short but significant chunk of 

waveform (e.g. the rising edge) to allow for off-line analysis, etc.. 

The digitizers are available with the standard version of the firmware that implement only the waveform acquisition mode (oscilloscope mode) or, 

in certain cases, some techniques of zero suppression. The firmware that implements a certain DPP algorithm is provided separately as an ordering 

option. The user can download any of this DPP from our Web site, install it on the digitizer that supports it and try it for free, with the only limitation 

that the acquisition may not last more than 30 minutes, after which you must perform a power-cycle (Time Bomb). Only after purchasing each 


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DIGITIZERS 

firmware and its relevant license (that is installed on the card in the form of electronic key) the time bomb will be eliminated. The table below shows 

all types of DPP and the relevant digitizers that support them. For more detailed information on the DPP algorithms and firmware, please refer to the 

White Paper WP2081. 

Name Model Detectors (typ.) Notes 

DPP-PHA x724 Hi res. SI, Ge Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Height Analysis 

DPP-CI x720 PMT, SiPM Digital Pulse Processing for Charge Integration 

DPP-PSD x720, x751 Organic liquid Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Shape Discrimination 

NEW 

Trigger and synchronization in multi-board systems 

In most cases, the applications that require the use of several channels, need to synchronize the acquisition across different digitizers, this is performed 

according to the following points: 

1. Distribution of a common clock reference in order to have the same sampling clock on all the ADC channels. CAEN’s digitizers feature a 

programmable PLL able to generate the sampling clocks locked to an external clock input (usually at lower frequency) whose distribution can be 

done in parallel from a common source, using a fan-out, as well as through an in-out daisy chain with the ability to use the first board as a clock 

master and to compensate for delays in the cables by means of a programmable phase shift. The daisy-chain mode is available only in the VME 

models. 

2. Alignment of the time stamp associated with the triggers to allow off-line reconstruction of the events read from different boards. This can be 

done by using a dedicated SYNC input as well as through the TRG-IN, TRG-OUT daisy chain by issuing a first pulse acting as a start of acquisition; 

this pulse doesn’t trigger the channels. After that, the TRG-IN and TRG-OUT start their normal operating mode that is to receive and send triggers. 

3. Distribution of the triggers from channel to channel and from board to board, according to a certain trigger logic. Each card has different sources 

of trigger: external TRG-IN from the front panel, software trigger and channel self-triggers. All these triggers can be combined in order to make 

coincidences, majorities, global triggers and other functions. It is worth noticing that the DPP firmware, compared to the standard version, gives 

important advantages also in terms of trigger managing: first of all, the digital filters are able to detect the input pulses and generate triggers even in 

the presence of noise, baseline fluctuation and pile-up that make inefficient the simple trigger mechanism based on a fixed threshold. Furthermore, 

with the DPP, the channels operate independently and it is possible to implement the trigger propagation on a channel to channel basis, also 

including channels on different boards. This option is particularly useful in the segmented detectors where the detection of one pulse in a certain 

segment requires the acquisition of the signals also in the neighbour segments in order to calculate the exact position in which the particle hit. 

Software 

CAEN provides drivers for all the different types of physical communication channels (USB 2.0 or the proprietary CONET Optical Link, managed by 

the A2818 PCI card or A3818 PCIe cards or the VME bus accessed by the V1718 and V2718 bridges), a set of C and LabView libraries, demo applications 

and utilities. Windows and Linux are both supported. 

More specifically, the available software is the following: 

CAENComm library 

Contains the basic functions for access to hardware; the aim of this 

library is to provide a unique interface to the higher layers regardless 

the type of physical communication channel. Note: for VME access, 

CAENcomm is based on CAEN’s VME bridges V1718 (USB to VME) and 

V2718 (PCI to VME). In the case of third-part bridges or SBCs, the user 

must provide the functions contained in the CAENcomm library for to 

the relevant platform. 

CAENDigitizer library 

Contains the functions to program the digitizers, manage the 

acquisition, execute the readout, unpack the data, send triggers, etc... 

WaveDump 

It’s a Console application that lets you program the digitizer (according to a text 

configuration file that contains a list of parameters and instructions), to start the 

acquisition, read the data, display the readout and trigger rate, apply some post 

processing (such as FFT and amplitude histogram), save data to a file and also plot the 

waveforms using the external plotting tool “gnuplot” that is available on internet for 

free. This program is quite basic and has no graphics but it is an excellent example of C 

code that demonstrates the use of libraries and methods for an efficient readout and 

data analysis. It is strongly recommended, to any user willing to write the SW on their 

own to start with this demo and modify it according to his or her needs. 

For more details please see the WaveDump User Manual (UM2091) and Quick Start Guide (GD2084 ). 



CAENScope 

It’s a fully graphical program that implements a simple 

oscilloscope: you can see the waveforms, set the trigger 

thresholds, change the scales of time and amplitude, perform 

simple mathematical operations between the channels, save 

data to file and other operations. CAENscope is provided as an 

executable file; the source codes are not distributed. 

DIGITIZERS 

NOTE: CAENScope does not work with digitizers running DPP 

firmware. 

For more details please see the CAENScope Quick Start Guide GD2484. 

CAENUpgrader 

It’s a tool that allows the user to update the firmware of the digitizers, change 

the PLL settings (i.e. set the ADC sampling frequency, enable the clock output, 

etc...), load, when requested, the license for the pay firmware (for example, the 

DPP-CI, DPP-PHA and DPP-PSD) and other utilities. 

For more details please see the CAENUpgrader Quick Start Guide GD2512. 

DPP Control Software 

It’s an application that manages the acquisition in 

the digitizers which have DPP firmware installed on 

it. The program consist of different parts: there is a 

GUI whose purpose is to set all the parameters for 

the DPP and for the acquisition; the GUI generates 

a textual configuration file that contains all the 

parameters. This file is read by the Acquisition 

Engine, which is a C console application that 

programs the digitizer according to the parameters, 

starts the acquisition and manage the data readout. 

The data, that can be waveforms, time stamps, 

energies or other quantities of interest, can be 

saved to output files or plotted using “gnuplot” as 

an external plotting tool, exactly like in WaveDump. 

Name Software Notes 

DPP-PHA DPP-PHA Control Software works only with x724 models and DPP-PHA 

DPP-CI DPP-CI Control Software works only with x720 models and DPP-CI 

DPP-PSD DPP-PSD Control Software works only with x720 OR X751 models and DPP-PSD 

Application 

The great versatility of the DPP algorithms allowed CAEN to develop a new product dedicated to the gamma spectrometry, the DT5780 Digital MCA. 

This module is a compact, stand-alone digital solution for Pulse Height Analysis based on DPP-PHA firmware. 

It houses a two-channel, 14-bit, 100 MS / s digitizer (see Model DT5724A), two HV channels able to supply a bias voltage up to + -5 kV, 300 µA and two 

connectors for the power supply of preamplifiers and detector temperature readout. 

For more information about DT5780, please refer to page 29. 


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DIGITIZERS 

Model 

Ordering 

Code 

Description 

Single 

Ended / 

Differential 

Input 

SRAM 

Memory 

Sample/ch 

AMC 

FPGA (*) 

X724 WDT5724XAAAA DT5724 - 4 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/ch, C4, SE SE 512 k EP1C4 Desktop 

WDT5724AXAAA DT5724A - 2 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/c h, C4, SE SE 512 k EP1C4 Desktop 

WN6724XAAAAA N6724 - 4 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/ch, C4, SE SE 512 k EP1C4 NIM 

WN6724AXAAAA N6724A - 2 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/ch , C4, SE SE 512 k EP1C4 NIM 

WV1724XAAAAA V1724 - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/ch, C4, SE SE 512 k EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1724BXAAAA V1724B - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 4MS/ch, C4, SE SE 4 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1724CXAAAA V1724C - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/ch, C4, DIFF DIFF 512 k EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1724DXAAAA V1724D - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 4MS/ch, C4, DIFF DIFF 4 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1724EXAAAA V1724E - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 4MS/ch, C20, SE SE 4 M EP1C20 6U-VME64 

WV1724FXAAAA V1724F - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 4MS/ch, C20, DIFF DIFF 4 M EP1C20 6U-VME64 

WV1724GXAAAA V1724G - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512KS/ch , C20, SE SE 512 k EP1C20 6U-VME64 

WVX1724XAAAA VX1724 - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/ch, C4, SE SE 512 k EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1724BXAAA VX1724B - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 4MS/ch, C4, SE SE 4 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1724CXAAA VX1724C - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/ch, C4, DIFF DIFF 512 k EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1724DXAAA VX1724D - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 4MS/ch, C4, DIFF DIFF 4 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1724EXAAA VX1724E - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 4MS/ch, C20, SE SE 4 M EP1C20 6U-VME64X 

WVX1724FXAAA VX1724F - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 4MS/ch, C20, DIFF DIFF 4 M EP1C20 6U-VME64X 

X720 WDT5720XAAAA DT5720 - 4 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C4, SE SE 1.25 M EP1C4 Desktop 

WDT5720AXAAA DT5720A - 2 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ ch, C4, SE SE 1.25M EP1C4 Desktop 

WDT5720BXAAA DT5720B - 4 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C20, SE SE 1.25 M EP1C20 Desktop 

WDT5720CXAAA DT5720C - 2 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C20, SE SE 1.25 M EP1C20 Desktop 

WN6720XAAAAA N6720 - 4 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C4, SE SE 1.25 M EP1C4 NIM 

WN6720AXAAAA N6720A - 2 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/c h, C4, SE SE 1.25M EP1C4 NIM 

WN6720BXAAAA N6720B - 4 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C20, SE SE 1.25 M EP1C20 NIM 

WN6720CXAAAA N6720C - 2 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C20, SE SE 1.25 M EP1C20 NIM 

WV1720XAAAAA V1720 - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C4, SE SE 1.25 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1720BXAAAA V1720B - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 10MS/ch, C4, SE SE 10 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1720CXAAAA V1720C - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C4, DIFF DIFF 1.25 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1720DXAAAA V1720D - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 10MS/ch, C4, DIFF DIFF 10 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1720EXAAAA V1720E - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C20, SE SE 1.25 M EP1C20 6U-VME64 

WV1720FXAAAA V1720F - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C20, DIFF DIFF 1.25 M EP1C20 6U-VME64 

WVX1720XAAAA VX1720 - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C4, SE SE 1.25 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1720BXAAA VX1720B - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 10MS/ch, C4, SE SE 10 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1720CXAAA VX1720C - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C4, DIFF DIFF 1.25 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1720DXAAA VX1720D - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 10MS/ch, C4, DIFF DIFF 10 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1720EXAAA VX1720E - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C20, SE SE 1.25 M EP1C20 6U-VME64X 

WVX1720FXAAA VX1720F - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS /ch, C20, DIFF DIFF 1.25 M EP1C20 6U-VME64X 

X721 WV1721BXAAAA WV1721XAAAAA V1721 - 8 Ch. 8 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer: 2MS/ch, C4, SE SE 2 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1721XAAAAA WV1721BXAAAA V1721B - 8 Ch. 8 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer: 2MS/ch, C4, DIFF DIFF 2 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WVX1721XAAAA WVX1721XAAAA VX1721 - 8 Ch. 8 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer: 2MS/ch, C4, SE SE 2 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1721BXAAA WVX1721BXAAA VX1721B - 8 Ch. 8 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer: 2MS/ch, C4, DIFF DIFF 2 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

X730 WDT5730AXAAA WDT5730XAAAA DT5730 - 4 Ch. 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, EP3C16, SE COMING SOON SE 1.25 M EP3C16 Desktop 

WDT5730XAAAA WDT5730AXAAA DT5730A - 2 Ch. 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, EP3C16, SE COMING SOON SE 1.25 M EP3C16 Desktop 

WN6730AXAAAA WN6730XAAAAA N6730 - 4 Ch. 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, EP3C16, SE COMING SOON SE 1.25 M EP3C16 NIM 

WN6730XAAAAA WN6730AXAAAA N6730A - 2 Ch. 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, EP3C16, SE COMING SOON SE 1.25 M EP3C16 NIM 

WV1730BXAAAA WV1730XAAAAA V1730 - 8 Ch. 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, EP3C16, SE COMING SOON SE 1.25 M EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WV1730XAAAAA WV1730BXAAAA V1730B - 8 Ch. 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer: 10MS/ch, EP3C16, SE COMING SOON SE 10 M EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WVX1730BXAAA WVX1730XAAAA VX1730 - 8 Ch. 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, EP3C16, SE COMING SOON SE 1.25 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

WVX1730XAAAA WVX1730BXAAA VX1730B - 8 Ch. 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer: 10MS/ch, EP3C16, SE COMING SOON SE 10 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

X731 WV1731XAAAAA V1731 - 4/8 Ch. 8 bit 1000/500 MS/s Digitizer: 4/2MS/ch, C4, SE SE 2/4 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1731BXAAAA V1731B - 4/8 Ch. 8 bit 1000/500 MS/s Digitizer: 4/2MS/ch, C4, DIFF DIFF 2/4 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WVX1731XAAAA VX1731 - 4/8 Ch. 8 bit 1000/500 MS/s Digitizer: 4/2MS/ch, C4, SE SE 2/4 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1731BXAAA VX1731B - 4/8 Ch. 8 bit 1000/500 MS/s Digitizer: 4/2MS/ch, C4, DIFF DIFF 2/4 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

X740 WDT5740XAAAA DT5740 - 32 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 192kS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 192 k EP3C16 Desktop 

WDT5740CXAAA DT5740C - 10Vpp 32 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 192kS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 192 k EP3C16 Desktop 

WN6740XAAAAA N6740 - 32 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 192kS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 192 k EP3C16 NIM 

WN6740CXAAAA N6740C - 10Vpp 32 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 192kS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 192 k EP3C16 NIM 

WV1740XAAAAA V1740 - 64 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 192kS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 192 k EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WV1740AXAAAA V1740A - 10Vpp input 64ch 12bit 62.5MS/s Digitizer: 1.5 MS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 1.5 M EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WV1740BXAAAA V1740B - 64 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 1.5 MS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 1.5 M EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WV1740CXAAAA V1740C - 10Vpp input 64ch 12bit 62.5MS/s Digitizer: 192kS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 192 k EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WVX1740XAAAA VX1740 - 64 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 192kS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 192 k EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

WVX1740AXAAA VX1740A - 10Vppm 64 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 1.5 MS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 1.5 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

WVX1740BXAAA VX1740B - 64 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 1.5 MS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 1.5 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

WVX1740CXAAA VX1740C - 10Vppm 64 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 192 KS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 192 k EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

(*) AMC: ADC & Memory controller FPGA. ALTERA models available: EP1C4: Cyclone (4.000 LEs), EP1C20: Cyclone (20.000 LEs), EP3C16: Cyclone III (16.000 LEs). 

Form 

factor 



Model 

Ordering 

Code 

Description 

Single 

Ended / 

Differential 

Input 

SRAM 

Memory 

Sample/ch 

AMC 

FPGA (*) 

X761 WDT5761XAAAA DT5761 - 1Ch.10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer: 7.2MS/ch, EP3C16, SE NEW SE 7.2 M EP3C16 Desktop 

WN6761XAAAAA N6761 - 1 Ch. 10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer: 7.2Ms/ch, EP3C16, SE NEW SE 7.2 M EP3C16 NIM 

WV1761XAAAAA V1761 - 2Ch.10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer: 7.2MS/ch, EP3C16, SE NEW SE 7.2 M EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WV1761BXAAAA V1761B - 2Ch.10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer: 7.2MS/ch, EP3C16, DIFF NEW DIFF 7.2 M EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WV1761CXAAAA V1761C - 2 Ch. 10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer: 57.6MS/ch, EP3C16, SE NEW SE 57.6 M EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WVX1761CXAAA VX1761 - 2Ch.10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer: 7.2MS/ch, EP3C16, SE NEW SE 7.2 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

WVX1761BXAAA VX1761B - 2Ch.10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer: 7.2MS/ch, EP3C16, DIFF NEW DIFF 7.2 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

WVX1761CXAAA VX1761C - 2 Ch. 10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer: 57.6MS/ch, EP3C16, SE NEW SE 57.6 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

X751 WDT5751XAAAA DT5751 - 2/4 Ch. 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer: 1.8/3.6MS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 1.8/3.6 M EP3C16 Desktop 

WN6751XAAAAA N6751 - 2/4 Ch. 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer: 1.8/3.6MS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 1.8/3.6 M EP3C16 NIM 

WV1751XAAAAA V1751 - 4/8 Ch. 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer: 1.8/3.6MS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 1.8/3.6 M EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WV1751BXAAAA V1751B - 4/8 Ch. 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer: 1.8/3.6MS/ch, EP3C16, DIFF DIFF 1.8/3.6 M EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WV1751CXAAAA V1751C - 4/8 Ch. 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer: 14.4/2 8.8MS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 14.4/28.8M EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WVX1751XAAAA VX1751 - 4/8 Ch. 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer: 1.8/3.6MS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 1.8/3.6 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

WVX1751BXAAA VX1751B - 4/8 Ch. 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer: 1.8/3.6MS/ch, EP3C16, DIFF DIFF 1.8/3.6 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

WVX1751CXAAA VX1751C - 4/8 Ch. 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer: 14.4/ 28.8MS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 14.4/28.8M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

X742 WDT5742XAAAA DT5742 - 16+1 Ch. 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched-Capacitor Digitizer: 128kS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 128 k EP3C16 Desktop 

WDT5742BXAAA DT5742B - 16+1 Ch. 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched-Capacito r Digitizer: 1024 events/ch (1kS/event), EP3C16, SE SE 1 M EP3C16 Desktop 

WN6742XAAAAA N6742 - 16+1 Ch. 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched-Capacitor Digitizer: 128kS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 128 k EP3C16 NIM 

WN6742BXAAAA N6742B - 16+1 Ch. 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched-Capacitor Digitizer: 1024 events/ch (1kS/event), EP3C16, SE SE 1 M EP3C16 NIM 

WV1742XAAAAA V1742 - 32+2 Ch. 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched-Capacitor Digitizer: 128kS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 128 k EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WV1742BXAAAA V1742B - 32+2 Ch. 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched-Capacitor Digitizer: 1024 events/ch (1kS/events), EP3C16, SE SE 1 M EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WVX1742XAAAA VX1742 - 32+2 Ch. 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched-Capacitor Digitizer: 128kS/ch, EP3C16, SE SE 128 k EP3C16 6U-VME64X 


WVX1742BXAAA VX1742B - 32+2 Ch. 12 bit 5GS/s Switched-Capacitor Digitizer: 1024 events/ch (1kS/event), EP3C16, SE SE 1 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 


Form 

factor 

DIGITIZERS 

Accessories • Ordering Information 

Code 

| Description 

WA2818XAAAAA 

A2818 - PCI Optical Link Controller 

WA3818AXAAAA 

A3818 - PCIe 1 Optical Link 

WA3818BXAAAA 


WA3818CXAAAA 


WAI2703XAAAA 

AI2703 - Optical Fibre 30cm. simplex 

WAI2705XAAAA 

AI2705 - Optical Fibre 5 m. simplex 

WAI2720XAAAA 


WAI2730XAAAA 


WAI2740XAAAA 


WAY2705XAAAA 

AY2705 - Optical Fibre 5 m. duplex 

WAY2720XAAAA 


WAY2730XAAAA 


WA654XAAAAAA 

A654 - Single Channel MCX to LEMO Cable Adapter 

WA654K4AAAAA 

A654 KIT4 - 4 MCX TO LEMO Cable Adapter 

WA654K8AAAAA 


WA659XAAAAAA 

A659 - Single Channel MCX to BNC Cable Adapter 

WA659K4AAAAA 

A659 KIT4 - 4 MCX TO BNC Cable Adapter 

WA659K8AAAAA 

A659 KIT8 - 8 MCX TO BNC Cable Adapter 

WA746BXAAAAA 

A746B - 64Ch.Adapter for LEMO connector 

WA746DXAAAAA 

A746D - 32 Ch.Adapter for Lemo connector 

WA746EXAAAAA 

A746E - 32 Ch. Adapter for Lemo connector 

Customizations 

Code 

WPERS0172401 

WPERS0172402 

WPERS0175101 

| Description 

V1724 Customization - 10Vpp Input Range, SE 

V1724 Customization - 500mVpp Input Range, SE 

V1751 Customization - 10Vpp Input Range 


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Firmware for DPP (Digital Pulse Processing) 

Index 

DPP-PHA Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Height Analisys ............ pag. 26 

DPP-CI Digital Pulse Processing for Charge Integration ....................... pag. 27 

DPP-PSD Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Shape Discrimination .... pag. 28 

DPP-PHA Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Height Analysis 

• Digital solution equivalent to shaping 

amplifier + peak sensing ADC (Multi- 

Channel Analyzer) 

• Implemented in the 724 digitizer family (14 

bit @ 100 MS/s) 

• The digitizer is directly connected to the 

charge sensitive preamplifier 

• Programmable input offset, trigger and 

energy filter parameters 

• Better correction of pile-up and ballistic 

deficit 

• Higher counting rate (live time) 

• Provides also timing information (pulse time 

stamps and/or rise/fall time) 

CAEN Waveform Digitizers feature firmware for Digital Pulse Processing (DPP) for physics 

applications. 

The purpose of the DPP is to perform online signal processing on detector signals directly digitized, 

able to transform the raw sequence of samples into a compressed data packet that preserves the 

information required, minimizing the event data size. DPP algorithms are implemented in FPGA and 

can be reprogrammed at any time. In one single module you have the complete information and the 

capability to extract all the quantities of interest. 

The 724 digitizers running DPP-PHA firmware can perform as multichannel data acquisition systems 

for nuclear physics or other applications requiring radiation detection. 

The digitizers accept signals directly from Charge Sensitive Preamplifiers or photomultiplier and 

implement a digital replacement of Shaping Amplifier and Peak Sensing ADC (Multi-Channel 

Analyzer). 

The digitizer runs on real time: 

• Self Trigger using CR-RC-CR digital algorithm 

• Trapezoidal filter for Pulse Height Analysis and Energy spectra 

• Digital Constant Fraction Discriminator for event time measurement 

Some typical applications: 

• Gamma ray spectroscopy with Germanium and Silicon Detectors 

• Readout of PMTs with slow scintillators (for instance NaI) 

• Applications that require a moderate timing resolution to perform coincidences 

DPP-PHA Control Software 

DPP-PHA Control Software is a demo program that allows the user to 

understand the principle of operation of the Digital Pulse Processing (DPP) 

and to manage the acquisition of signals acquired and read out from the 

digitizers (CAEN series 724 14 bit, 100MS/s digitizer). Using this tool, the user 

can easily set all the parameters of the Digital Pulse Processing, configure the 

digitizer, run the acquisition, readout the data and plot or save the results in 

form of waveforms (like an oscilloscope) as well as energy and time stamp 

histograms or lists. 

DPP-PHA Supported Boards 

• DT5724 - 4 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer - Desktop module 

• DT5724A - 2 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizers - Desktop module 

• N6724 - 4 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer - NIM module 

• N6724A - 2 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer - NIM module 

• V1724 - 8 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer - VME 6U module 

• VX1724 - 8 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer - VME64X 6U module 

Free downloadable DPP-PHA Trial version. 

• The User can download the Trial version for evaluation 

• The Trial version has a DAQ time frame limitation: every 30 min the user 

has to restart (power off/power on) the board 

• To get full functionality the user should purchase a License and register it 

• The procedure is automatic and can be completed on our web site 


Code 

| Description 

WFWDPPTFAAAA DPP-PHA - Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Heigh Analysis (x724) 

WFWDPPTF02AA DPP-PHA - Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Heigh Analysis (x724) - 2 Licence Pack 





DPP-CI 

Digital Pulse Processing for the Charge Integration 

• Digital solution equivalent to QDC + 

discriminator + gate generator 

• Implemented in the 720 digitizer family (12 

bit @ 250 MS/s) 

• Self Gating (no discriminator) with digital 

noise filtering 

• No delay line is needed to fit the position of 

the pulse inside the gate 

• Programmable Gate width and position 

• Charge integration with automatic Baseline 

subtraction (pedestal) 

• Dead-timeless acquisition (no conversion 

time) 

• Extremely high dynamic range 

• On-line coincidences between couples of 

channels 


stamps) 

• Free Trial version download 

DPP 


applications. The purpose of the DPP is to perform online signal processing on detector signals directly 

digitized, able to transform the raw sequence of samples into a compressed data packet that preserves 

the information required, minimizing the event data size. DPP algorithms are implemented in FPGA 

and can be reprogrammed at any time. In one single module you have the complete information and 

the capability to extract all the quantities of interest. 

The 720 digitizers running DPP-CI firmware can perform as multichannel data acquisition systems 

for nuclear physics or other applications requiring radiation detection. 

The digitizers accept signals directly from the detector and implement a digital replacement of QDC, 

discriminator and gate generator. 


• Self Trigger using CR-RC digital Time filter algorithm 

• Input signal baseline (pedestal) calculation 

• Charge Integration (with programmable gate parameters) with pedestal subtraction for energy 

calculation 


• Readout of PMTs with fast and slow scintillators 

• Readout of SiPM (single photon counting) 


DPP-CI Control Software 

DPP-CI Control Software is a demo program that allows the user to 

understand the principle of operation of the Digital Pulse Processing (DPP) 

and to manage the acquisition of signals acquired and read out from the 

digitizers (CAEN series 720 12 bit, 250MS/s digitizer). Using the DPP-CI 

Control Software, the user can easily set all the parameters of the Digital Pulse 

Processing, configure the digitizer, run the acquisition, readout the data and 

plot or save the results in form of waveforms (like an oscilloscope) as well as 

energy and time stamp histograms or lists. 

DPP-CI Supported Boards 

• DT5720 / DT5720B - 4 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer - Desktop 

modules 

• DT5720A / DT5720C - 2 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer - Desktop 

modules 

• N6720 / N6720B - 4 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer - NIM modules 

• N6720A / N6720C - 2 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer - NIM modules 

• V1720 - 8 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer - VME 6U module 

• VX1720 - 8 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer - VME64X 6U module 

Free downloadable DPP-CI Trial version. 







Code 

| Description 

WFWDPPCIAAAA DPP-CI Digital Pulse Processing for Charge Integration (x720) 

WFWDPPCI02AA DPP-CI Digital Pulse Processing for Charge Integration (x720) - 2 Licence Pack 





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DPP 

DPP-PSD 

Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Shape Discrimination 

NEW 

• Digital solution equivalent to dual gate QDC 

+ discriminator + gate generator 

• Implemented in the 720 & 751 digitizer 

families (12 bit @ 250 MS/s & 10 bit @ 1/2 

GS/s) 

• Double charge integration for Pulse Shape 

Discrimination 

• Programmable width and position of the 

two gates 

• Self Gating (no discriminator) with digital 

noise filtering 

• No delay line is needed to fit the position of 

the pulse inside the two gates 

• Automatic Baseline subtraction (pedestal) 

• Dead-timeless acquisition (no conversion 

time) 

• Extremely high dynamic range 

• On-line coincidences between couples of 

channels 


stamps) 



applications. The purpose of the DPP is to perform online signal processing on detector signals directly 

digitized, able to transform the raw sequence of samples into a compressed data packet that preserves 

the information required, minimizing the event data size. DPP algorithms are implemented in FPGA 

and can be reprogrammed at any time. In one single module you have the complete information and 

the capability to extract all the quantities of interest. 

The 720 1 and 751 digitizers running DPP-PSD firmware can perform as multichannel data acquisition 

systems for nuclear physics or other applications requiring radiation detection. 

The digitizers accept signals directly from the detector and implement a digital replacement of dual 

gate QDC, discriminator and gate generator. 


• Self Trigger using CR-RC digital Time filter algorithm 

• Input signal baseline (pedestal) calculation 

• Dual gate generation with programmable parameters 

• Double integration of the prompt and delayed charge for Pulse Shape Discrimination 

• Pedestal subtraction for energy calculation 


• Readout of PMTs coupled to organic liquid scintillators (e.g. BC501-A) 


• Gamma-Neutron discrimination (dual gate integration) 

(1) DPP-PSD runs only on 720 digitizers equipped with EP1C20 AMC FPGA 

DPP-PSD Control Software 

DPP-PSD Control Software is a program that allows the user to understand 

the principle of operation of the Digital Pulse Processing (DPP) and to 

manage the acquisition of signals acquired and read out from the digitizers. 

Using this tool, the user can easily set all the parameters of the Digital Pulse 

Processing, configure the digitizers, run the acquisition, readout the data and 

plot or save the results in form of waveforms (like an oscilloscope) as well as 

energy and time tag histograms or lists. 

DPP-PSD Supported Boards 

• DT5720B 1 - 4 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer - Desktop module 

• DT5720C 1 - 2 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer - Desktop module 

• N6720B 1 - 4 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer - NIM module 

• N6720C 1 - 2 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer - NIM module 

• V1720 1 - 8 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer - VME 6U module 

• VX1720 1 - 8 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer - VME64X 6U module 

• DT5751- 2/4 Channel 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer - Desktop module 

• N6751- 2/4 Channel 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer - NIM module 

• V1751- 4/8 Channel 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer - VME 6U module 

• VX1751- 4/8 Channel 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer - VME64X 6U module 

Free downloadable DPP-PSD Trial version. 







Code 

| Description 

WFWDPPNGAA20 DPP-PSD - Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Shape Discrimination (x720) 

WFWDPPNG0220 DPP-PSD - Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Shape Discrimination (x720) - 2 Licence Pack 




WFWDPPNGAA51 DPP-PSD - Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Shape Discrimination (x751) 




WFWDPPNG2051 DPP-PSD - Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Shape Discrimination (x751)- 20 Licence Pack 

NEW 

NEW 

NEW 

NEW 

NEW 

NEW 

NEW 

NEW 

NEW 

NEW 



DT5780 

Digital Multi Channel Analyzer 

NEW 

The DT5780 is a complete digital system for X and Gamma ray spectroscopy. 

A compact, stand alone digital MCA houses a two channel, 14 bit, 100 MS/s digitizer 

(see Mod. DT5724A), two HV channels able to supply a bias voltage up to ±5 kV, 300 uA 

and two connectors for the power supply of preamplifiers and detector temperature 

readout. 

A cost effective and compact spectroscopy 

solution featuring CAEN HV, digitizer and 

digital Pulse Height Analysis. 

DT5780 relies on 

DPP-PHA, a dedicated 

firmware developed for 

Pulse Height Analysis. 

DPP-PHA performs an 

advanced on line Digital Pulse Processing allowing an effective data analysis even at 

high count rate, taking in account baseline restoration, ballistic deficit correction, pileup 

rejection and live correction of the Energy spectrum, allowing quantitative analysis 

even for sources with unsteady activities. 

Thanks to the two channels simultaneous acquisition, the module is able to manage 

coincidence and anti coincidence between a pair of detectors, allowing the user, 

for example, to easily take advantage of background rejection or anti-Compton 

techniques. 

The module is designed with sinchronization capabilities, allowing the customer to 

easily build multiboard systems. 

• Two input Digital MCA based on 

14 bit, 100 MS/s digitizers with no 

conversion time 

• On line Digital Pulse Processing for 

Pulse Height Analysis (PHA) and 

time-stamped list mode 

• Waveform recording for custom off 

line analysis to match application 

requirements 

• Two HV channels to bias detectors up 

to ± 5 kV, 300 µA 

• Two Preamp power connectors 

with ± 12 V, ± 24 V and temperature 

readout 

• Advanced base line restoration and 

ballistic deficit correction 

• Live correction of Energy spectrum 

based on advanced pile up rejection 

and loss free counting techniques 

• Selectable Input dynamic range and 

adjustable Fine Gain 

• Multiple trace analog and digital 

oscilloscope for an easy setup and 

signal monitoring 

• Windows and Linux, 32 and 64 bit OS 

supported 

• C/C++ and LabVIEW libraries for 

an easy interface to custom DAQ 

systems 

• USB and Optical Link communication 

interfaces 


Code 

| Description 

WDT5780XPAAA DT5780P - 2 Channel Digital MCA - Positive HV 

WDT5780XNAAA DT5780N - 2 Channel Digital MCA - Negative HV 

WDT5780XMAAA DT5780M - 2 Channel Digital MCA - Mixed HV 


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NIM 

products 

Index 

ADCs (Peak Sensing) • Multi Channel Analyzers ..................................... pag. 30 

Digitizers • Multi Channel Analyzers ....................................................... pag. 30 

Digitizers ................................................................................................... pag. 31 

Analog Pulse Processors ......................................................................... pag. 32 

Amplifiers (Fast) ....................................................................................... pag. 32 

Amplifiers (Spectroscopy) ...................................................................... pag. 33 

Attenuators ............................................................................................... pag. 34 

Coincidence/Logic/Trigger Units ........................................................... pag. 34 

Discriminators ........................................................................................... pag. 35 

Fan In - Fan Out Units ................................................................................ pag. 36 

Scalers ........................................................................................................ pag. 36 

Timing Units .............................................................................................. pag. 36 

Translators ................................................................................................. pag. 37 

Power Supply Units High Voltage ............................................................ pag. 37 

Power Supply Units Low Voltage ............................................................. pag. 38 

ADCs (Peak Sensing) • Multi Channel Analyzers 

N957 

8k Multi-Channel Analyzer 

The N957 is an 8k Multi-Channel Analyzer (MCA) with 

an USB port, housed in a 1-unit wide NIM module. The 

MCA performs the function of collecting the input 

signals and producing an output, in the form of the 

converted values of the input signals’ peaks. The 

input pulses can be the ones produced by a standard 

spectroscopy amplifier’s output. They can be Gaussian, 

semi-Gaussian or square waves, unipolar (positive) 

or bipolar, in a range from 0 to 10 V, with a rise time 

greater than 0.1 µs. The trigger can be either “on 

signal” (Auto Gate mode) or “external” (External Gate 

mode). In the first case a discriminator, with a settable 

threshold, enables the conversion. In the second 

case, an external gate is fed to the module via a front 

panel GATE connector. The input channel has a peak 

amplitude stretcher, whose output is digitised by a 13- 

bit ADC featuring a sliding scale technique, to improve 

the differential non-linearity. Converted waveforms 

are stored into a 64 kSamples buffer memory. The unit 

hosts an USB2.0 port, which allows a simple control 

and data-acquisition via PC. 

Libraries for Windows and Linux are available. 

Firmware upgrade can be performed via USB. 

• Single input Multi-Channel Analyzer 

• Fully computer controlled MCA 

• 8k ADC, fast conversion time with 

linearization enhancement circuit 

• PHA acquisition mode 

• Suitable for HPGe, Nai(Tl), CdTe and other 

detector types 

• USB 2.0 communication interface 

• Libraries, Demos (C and LabView) and 

Software tools for Windows and Linux 

Reference Table 20/p. 100 - 8/p. 97 


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| Description 

WN957XAAAAAA N957 - 8K Multi-Channel Analyzer 

Digitizers • Multi Channel Analyzers 

N1728A – N1728B 

The N1728 is a 4-channel Digital Pulse Processor and Waveform Digitizer, 

housed in a 1-unit wide NIM module. The N1728 operates in “Oscilloscope” 

mode, continuously storing waveforms (10 ms wide buffer with pre-trigger 

capability) and can be set also in “Energy” mode, thus providing, together 

with scope function, a real time trapezoidal shaping, with a wide range of 

programmable filter parameters, and energy measurement. A dedicated 

digital trigger algorithm allows very low energy threshold operation, thus 

ensuring immunity to noise effects. A digital Constant Fraction Discriminator 

(CFD) has been implemented for applications requiring accurate timing. 

4 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer with Pulse Shape Analysis 


Code 

| Description 

WN1728XAAAAA N1728A - 4 Ch.14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer with Pulse Shape Analysis (Differential inputs) 

WN1728XBAAAA N1728B - 4 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer with Pulse Shape Analysis (Single Ended Inputs) 

• 14 bit 100 MS/s ADC 

• Differential (N1728A) or Single Ended (N1728B) input signals 

• “Oscilloscope” mode/transient recorder with 10 ms wide 

waveform buffer 

• “Energy” mode with real time trapezoidal shaping for energy 

determination and time stamp 

• Digital trigger and Constant Fraction Discriminator 

• Base Line Restoration and pile-up rejection 

• Two circular memory buffers (512 ksamples) 

• Two analog TEST output signals via 12 bit / 100 MHz DAC 

(Monitor Output A1÷A2) 

• External or internal clock 

• Firmware upgradeable via USB2.0 

• Software for full module control and data readout via USB2.0 

Reference Table 20/p. 100 - 9/p. 97 


Digitizers 

The CAEN Digitizers available in NIM form factor are listed here below. 

CAEN Digitizers are platform independent instruments housing high speed (up to 5 GS/s) multichannel ADC, with local memory and 

FPGA for real‐time data processing. Available in different form factors: VME, NIM and Desktop. For more complete information see 

pages 18-28. General Digitizer Reference Table: T9/p. 97. 

NIM 

N6720 - N6720A - N6720B - N6720C 4/2 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizers 


• Bandwidth: 125 MHz. 









WN6720XAAAAA N6720 - 4 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C4, SE Single ended 1.25 M EP1C4 

WN6720AXAAAA N6720A - 2 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/c h, C4, SE Single ended 1.25 M EP1C4 

WN6720BXAAAA N6720B - 4 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/c h, C20, SE Single ended 1.25 M EP1C20 

WN6720CXAAAA N6720C - 2 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/c h, C20, SE Single ended 1.25 M EP1C20 

DPP 

CI 

DPP 

PSD 

N6724 - N6724A 




• Input range: 2.25 Vpp (10 Vpp and 500 mVpp on request) with digitally programmable offset 



DPP 


PHA 




WN6724XAAAAA N6724 - 4 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/ch, C4, SE Single ended 512 k EP1C4 

WN6724AXAAAA N6724A - 2 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/ch, C4, SE Single ended 512 k EP1C4 

N6730 - N6730A 

4/2 Channel 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer 




DPP 

PSD 

COMING SOON 

N6740 - N6740C 32 Channel 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizers 

• Input range: 2 Vpp/10 Vpp with digitally programmable offset 





WN6740XAAAAA N6740 - 32 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 192kS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single ended 192 k EP3C16 

WN6740CXAAAA N6740C - 10Vpp 32 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 192kS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single ended 192 k EP3C16 

N6742 - N6742B 

16+1 Channel 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched Capacitor Digitizers 



• Based on DRS4 chip Switched capacitor ADC 







WN6742XAAAAA N6742 - 16+1 Ch. 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched-Capacitor Digitizer: 128 events/ch (1kS/event), EP3C16, SE Single ended 128 events/ch (1kS/event) EP3C16 

WN6742BXAAAA N6742B - 16+1 Ch. 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched-Capacitor Digitizer: 1024 events/ch (1kS/event), EP3C16, SE Single ended 1024 events/ch (1kS/event), EP3C16 

N6751 




2/4 Channel 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer 






DPP 


PSD 




WN6751XAAAAA N6751 - 2/4 Ch. 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer: 1.8/3.6 MS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single ended 1.8/3.6 M EP3C16 

N6761 1 Channel 10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer 


NEW 








WN6761XAAAAA N6761 - 1 Ch. 10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer: 7.2Ms/ch, EP3C16, SE Single ended 7.2 M EP3C16 


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NIM 

Analog Pulse Processors 

N914 8 Fold Photomultiplier Pulse Processor 

The N914 is an 8-channel Charge Preamplifer and Integrator, housed in a 1-unit wide NIM module. 

It is designed to process signals generated by Photomultipliers. 

The module is provided with LEMO 00 connectors for both input and output signals, except for the T# output 

which is available through a 16-pin flat cable connector. 

The Photomultiplier signal at the input is buffered and processed in several ways: 

• The OL# output provides the signal processed by a gateless charge preamplifer and integrator 

• The OH# output provides the signal processed by a gateless charge preamplifer and integrator, followed by a 

10x gain stage 

• The OLSUM output provides the analog sum of the OL# outputs 

• The OHSUM output provides the analog sum of the OH# outputs 

• The ASUM output provides the analog sum of the CH# inputs 

• The MALU output provides a step function (Majority) with a height proportional to the number of channels 

simultaneously over a threshold, settable either individually or globally. 

• The T_OUT# output provides a discriminator output converted into a digital signal, that can be provided to a 

TDC input for arrival times recording. 


Code 

| Description 

WN914WXAAAAA N914 - 8 fold Photomultiplier Pulse Processor 

• Designed to process signals generated by 

Photomultipliers 

• 8-channel charge preamplifier and 

integrator 

• Dual sensitivity (-0.83 mV/pC and -8.3 mV/ 

pC) 

• Built-in discriminator delivers: 

• Majority output 

• Digital signal for arrival times detection 

• Sum outputs available 

Designed to process signals 

generated by Photomultipliers: 

the right outputs for your 

F-ADC, TDC, Trigger. 

Amplifiers (Fast) 

N978 4 Channel Variable Gain Fast Amplifer 

The N978 is a 4-channel Fast Rise Time Amplifier, housed in a 1-unit wide NIM module. Each channel features a 

voltage gain that varies in the range 0 ÷ 10. Channels are non-inverting and bipolar: they amplify both positive 

and negative signals. Input bandwidth is 250 MHz for signals up to 50 mVpp and decreases for larger ones (up 

to 100 MHz @ 300 mVpp). Gain setting can be performed independently for each channel via four rotary knobs. 

Channels can be cascaded in order to obtain larger gain values. Each channel is provided with three LEMO 00 

connectors, one for the input and two bridged for the output. The board features a ±2 V output dynamics. Four 

screw-trimmers (one per channel) allow the offset calibration which operates over a ±30 mV range. 

• x10 adjustable gain (x1 steps) 

• Input bandwidth up to 250 MHz 

• 50 Ohm input impedance 

• ±2 V output dynamics 

• 50 Ohm loads driven 

• Cascadeable channels 

• Rise/fall time smaller than 1.5 ns 

• I/O delay smaller than 3 ns 



Code 

| Description 

WN978XAAAAAA N978 - 4 Channel Variable Gain Fast Amplifier 

N979 16 Channel Fast Amplifier 

The Model N979 is a 16 channel fast rise time amplifier housed in a 1-unit wide NIM module; each channel features 

a fixed voltage gain of 10; fixed gain values in the x2 ÷ x9 range (gain step = 1) are available on request. 

Channels are bipolar, non-inverting. Channels can be cascaded in order to obtain larger gain values. Input 

bandwitdth is 250 MHz for signals up to 50 mVpp and decreases for larger ones (up to 130 MHz @ 300 mVpp). 

Each channel is provided with three LEMO 00 connectors, one for the input and two bridged for the output. The 

board features a ±2 V output dynamics. 16 screw-trimmers (one per channel) allow the offset calibration which 

operates over a ±30 mV range. The features include an input overvoltage protection. 


Code 

| Description 

WN979XAAAAAA N979 - 16 Channel Fixed Gain Fast Amplifier 

WPERS0097902 N979 Customization - Total Gain = x2 









• x10 fixed gain (Optional in x2 ÷ x9 range) 








N979B 16 Channel Mixed Gain Fast Amplifier 

The Model N979B is a 16 channel fast rise time amplifier housed in a 1-unit NIM module; N979B channels are 

divided into 4 groups with different fixed gain: x2, x4, x8, x10. 

Channels are bipolar, non-inverting. Channels can be cascaded in order to obtain larger gain values. Input 

bandwitdth is 250 MHz for signals up to 50 mVpp and decreases for larger ones (up to 130 MHz @ 300 mVpp). 

Each channel is provided with three LEMO 00 connectors, one for the input and two bridged for the output. The 

board features a ±2 V output dynamics. 16 screw-trimmers (one per channel) allow the offset calibration which 

operates over a ±30 mV range. The features include an input overvoltage protection. 


Code 

| Description 

WN979XBAAAAA N979B - 16 Channel Mixed Gain Fast Amplifier 


• 4 x 4 ch. with different Fixed Gain: x2, x4, x8, x10 

• Input bandwidth up to 250 Mhz 







NEW 


Amplifiers (Spectroscopy) 

N568B - N568LC 

The N568LC is a 16-channel Spectroscopy Amplifier, 

housed in a 1-unit wide NIM module. The N568B 

provides the same features as the N568LC, except for 

a very low equivalent input noise (less than 15 µV RMS, 

with Gain=100 and 3 µs shaping time). 

For each channel the amplification gain, the output 

polarity, the shaping time and the pole-zero 

cancellation are remotely programmable via HS 

CAENET line, using the A1303 High Speed CAENET 

PCI Controller. 

The shaping time can be selected from 0.2 µs to 6 

µs. The gain ranges from 0.15 to 480. The working 

16 Channel Programmable Spectroscopy Amplifier 

parameter values are automatically stored in a nonvolatile 

memory. A semi-Gaussian output is provided 

either with the programmed gain (OUT) or with a 

further 10x amplification (XOUT), either direct or 

inverted. A COMMON OFFSET can be programmed 

via HS CAENET and allows to shift the baseline of the 

output. An FOUT output provides a fast amplification 

for timing purposes (fixed gain factor of 20). A MUX 

OUT allows to monitor both the OUT and the FOUT 

outputs of a single channel selected via HS CAENET. 

(Designed in collaboration with INFN Milano). 


Code 

| Description 

WN568BXAAAAA N568B - 16 Channel Progr. Spectroscopy Amplifier (0.2, 1, 3, 6 µs - 50 Ohm) 

WN568LCXAAAA N568LC - 16 Channel Low Cost Progr. Spectroscopy Amplifier (0.2, 1, 3, 6 µs - 50 Ohm) 

WN568BCAAAAA N568BC - 16 Channel Progr. Spectroscopy Amplifier (0.2, 1, 2, 6 µs - 50 Ohm) 

WN568BXBAAAA N568BB - 16 Channel Progr. Spectroscopy Amplifier (0.1, 0.2, 1, 3 µs - 50 Ohm) 

WN568BXDAAAA N568BD - 16 Channel Progr. Spectroscopy Amplifier (0.2, 1, 2, 6 µs - 1 KOhm) 

• Positive or negative inputs accepted on each 

channel 

• Wide gain range (0.15 to 480) per channel 

• Programmable shaping time per channel 

• Programmable pole-zero cancellation per 

channel 

• 16 normal or inverted outputs 

• Further 10x amplification outputs also available 

• 16 fast amplifier outputs for timing purposes 

• Energy and timing multiplexed outputs 

• Completely programmable via High Speed 

CAENET 


NIM 

N968 Spectroscopy Amplifier 

The Mod. N968 is a single channel Spectroscopy 

Amplifier, housed in a 1-unit wide NIM module. It 

accepts the typical outputs generated from either 

optical feedback or resistor feedback preamplifiers 

connected with nuclear particle detectors. The output 

is quasi gaussian with 0 to +10 V output dynamics. 

A front panel switch allows to select between 

All the performances of the analog 

chain in a NIM unit. The perfect 

match for the CAEN N957 MCA . 

positive and negative input signals. Gain setting can 

be performed continuously in the 10 ÷ 1500 range, 

product of Coarse, Fine and Superfine Gain. Two 

internal jumpers allow to set a x0.1 attenuation and 

a further x2 amplification, thus extending the gain 

range to 1 ÷ 3000. The shaping time values are 0.5, 1, 

2, 3, 6, 10 µs. 

The Pole Zero cancellation is performed via a front 

panel screw-trimmer. The module features also a 

Bipolar output (to be used for timing purposes), 

an advanced Gated Baseline Restorer circuit (with 

manual or automatic threshold setting) and a Pile Up 

Rejector which allows to reject piled up events. 


• Gain Range continuously variable from 1 to 

3000 

• Integral non-linearity < ± 0.025% for 2 µs 

shaping time 

• Unipolar output noise < 4.0 µV rms for 

gain=100 and < 3.5 µV rms for gain=1000 (@ 

3µs shaping time) 

• Bipolar zero cross-over walk < ± 3 ns (@ 50:1 

dynamic range, 2 µs shaping time) 

• LED indicator for high precision pole-zero 

cancellation without using oscilloscope 

• Active filter networks with wide range of 

shaping times 

• Gated baseline restorer with automatic 

controls of threshold and restoring rate 

• Pile-up rejector and live-time corrector 


Code 

| Description 

WN968XAAAAAA N968 - Spectroscopy Amplifier 

N1568A 16 Ch Programmable Spectroscopy Amplifier & Dual 16 Ch CFD (30%; 80%) 


The N1568A is a 16-channel Spectroscopy Amplifier and dual 16-channel Constant Fraction 

Discriminator (30% and 80% constant fraction), housed in a 1-unit wide NIM module. 

This module is designed to be used with silicon detectors connected to charge preamplifiers, 

where the measurement of charges collection time allows to obtain the identification in Z 

• Positive or negative inputs accepted on each channel 

• ±4 V input dynamics on 50 Ω 

• gain: 0.8 - 182 

• 2 bit coarse gain and 8 bit fine gain for energy amplifier 

of the particles caught by the detector. The rise time is measured via two constant fraction • 2 bit coarse gain for timing amplifier 

discriminators (30% and 80% of rise time respectively). 

• Programmable (2 bit) shaping time per channel (0.5 ÷ 4 µs) 

Each channel is composed by two sections: 

• 8 bit pole zero adjustment 

Energy section (A) and Timing section (B). A must have for particle 

• 16 energy gaussian outputs (programmable polarity) 

The input signal is sent to both sections 

simultaneously. Section A processes the input 

discrimination. 

• Dual 16 channel CFD (30% constant fraction) ECL output 

signal with a differential circuit, followed by the Ideal for Silicon detectors. • 16 channel CFD (80% constant fraction) ECL output 

gain stages (coarse: 2-bit; fine: 8-bit), and finally 

by the shaping. 

Section B processes the signal with a low noise differential stage (500 ns) followed by a 2-bit 

programmable linear gain stage; the signal is then fed to two low walk and high resolution 

Constant Fraction Discriminator sections (30% and 80% constant fraction respectively). 

The discriminators share an 8-bit common threshold; the discriminators delay is adjustable via 

• 30% CFD multiplexed output 

• Energy multiplexed output 

• OR and Sum output 

• Completely programmable via RS485 interface 

• Libraries, Demos (C and LabView) and Software tools for 

Windows and Linux 

PCB jumpers (6 steps from 15 to 150 ns). 

The RS485 interface allows to adjust most functional parameters such as Shaping Time, Coarse 

and Fine Gain, Input Polarity, CFD Thresholds, Pole Zero Adjustment etc. 


Code 

| Description 

WN1568AXAAAA N1568A - 16 Ch. Programmable Spectroscopy Amplifier and Dual 16Ch CFD (30%; 80%) 

WN1568ADATXX N1568 - USB-RS485 Adapter 


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NIM 

Attenuators 

N858 

Dual Attenuator 

The N858 is a dual Attenuator, housed in a 1-unit wide NIM module. Its function is performed by resistive cells, 

so the module does not require any power supply. Attenuation ranges from 0 to 44.5 dB for each section (0.5 dB 

steps). 

Each section is provided with two LEMO 00 connectors, one for the input (50 Ohm impedance) and one for the 

output, and seven toggle switches for the attenuation settings. 

• Attenuation adjustable from 0 to 44.5 dB 

• Input bandwidth larger than 300 MHz 

• 100 mW maximum input power 

• No power supply required 



Code 

WN858XAAAAAA 

| Description 

N858 - Dual Attenuator (0 to 44.5 dB) 

Coincidence/Logic/Trigger Units 

N113 

Dual OR 12 In - 2 Out 

The N113 is a dual OR with 12 inputs and 2 outputs per section, housed in a 1-unit wide NIM Module. Via 4 internal 

jumpers, the module can be converted to a single OR with 24 inputs, with either an independent or a common 

gate control. 

All input/output signals are std. NIM. The outputs can be “gated” via two front panel GATE inputs with their 

relevant switches. 

• 2 independent OR sections, 12 inputs each 

• 1 GATE signal per section 

• Cascadeable sections 

• Less than 10 ns input/output delay 



Code 

WN113XAAAAAA 

| Description 

N113 - Dual OR 12 In-2 Out 

N405 Triple 4-Fold Logic Unit/Majority with VETO 

The N405 is a triple Logic Unit/Majority, housed in a 

1-unit wide NIM module. Its functions are selectable via 

internal jumpers and external lever switches. 

Each section accepts up to 4 input signals and a 

VETO input and provides 4 outputs (2 normal and 1 

complementary, shaped, plus 1 LIN). The LIN output 

has a duration equal to the occurrence time of the 

logic function, programmed via the front panel lever 

switches. The shaped output widths can be set via 

front panel trimmers in the range from 6 ns to 800 ns. 

LOGIC UNIT MODE 

Each input signal can be enabled or disabled by means 

of a front panel lever switch. Each section can be 

programmed to perform either the AND or the OR 

functions via front panel switch. When only one input 

signal is enabled, the section acts as a logic FAN-OUT 

independently from the selected mode. 

MAJORITY MODE 

The front panel enable/disable lever switches are used 

to set the majority level. The AND/OR lever switch must 

be set in the AND position. 

• Three independent sections with 4 

standard NIM inputs each 

• AND, OR, MAJORITY function selectable for 

each section 

• One auxiliary LIN output per section (width 

equal to logic function occurrence time) 

• NIM shaped outputs with fan-out of two 

• One complementary NIM shaped output 

per section 

• One VETO input per section 

• Front panel trimmer for output width 

adjustment on each section 



Code 

WN405XAAAAAA 

| Description 

N405 - Triple 4-Fold Logic Unit/Majority with Veto 

N455 Quad Coincidence Logic Unit 

The N455 is a quad Coincidence Logic Unit, housed in a 1-unit wide NIM module. 

Each of the 4 sections performs the logic function (AND, OR) selected via the relevant front panel switch. 

Each section has 3 normal and 1 complementary NIM shaped outputs with adjustable width via front panel 

trimmer and an additional overlap output (OVP OUT) whose width is equal to the occurrence time of the logic 

function. 

The OVP OUT allows to obtain an output signal with the minimum input/output delay. A common VETO input 

signal is available to disable all the output signals. 

(ISN-GRENOBLE design) 


• 4 independent sections 

• Two inputs per section 

• 130 MHz max. input frequency 

• 6 ns double pulse resolution 

• 10 ns I/O delay 

• Switch selectable AND/OR logical function 

• Adjustable output FWHM (4 to 650 ns) 

• Overlap output 

• Common VETO 


Code 

WN455XAAAAAA 

| Description 

N455 - Quad Coincidence Logic Unit 



N840 - N841 

The N840 (N841) is an 8 (16) channel Leading 

Edge Discriminator, housed in a 1-unit wide NIM 

module. The module accepts 8 (16) negative inputs 

and produces 2x8 (2x16) NIM outputs (NIM outputs 

are provided with a fan-out of two) and 8 (16) /NIM 

outputs (complementary) on 24 (48) front panel LEMO 

00 connectors. 

The pulse forming stage of the discriminator produces 

an output with adjustable width in a range from 5 ns to 

40 ns. Each channel can operate either in Updating or 

Non-Updating mode according to on-board jumpers 

8/16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminators 

position. The discriminator thresholds are individually 

programmable 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, 

an OR and a CURRENT SUM output, which provides 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 Ohm load) ±20%. 

Settings can be performed via front panel switches 

and checked via a 4-digit LED display. 


thresholds 

• Selectable Updating/Non 

Updating mode 



• OR and CURRENT SUM outputs 

• 4 digit LED display 


NIM 


Code 

| Description 

WN840XAAAAAA N840 - 8 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator 50 Ohm Negative 

WN841XAAAAAA N841 - 16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator 50 Ohm Negative 

N842 - N843 

8/16 Channel Constant Fraction Discriminators 


The N842 (N843) is an 8 (16) channel Constant Fraction 

Discriminator, housed in a 1-unit wide NIM module. 

The module accepts 8 (16) negative inputs and 

produces 2x8 (2x16) NIM outputs (NIM outputs are 

provided with a fan-out of two) and 8 (16)/NIM outputs 

(complementary) on 24 (48) front panel LEMO 00 

connectors. 

The constant fraction delay is defined by a delay line 

network of 20 ns with 5 taps. The timing stage of the 

discriminator produces an output with adjustable 

width in a range from 16.5 ns to 273 ns. Moreover, in 

order to protect against multiple pulsing, it is possible 

to program a dead time during which the discriminator 

is inhibited from retriggering. The maximum time 

walk is ±400 ps (for input signals in the range from 

-50 mV to -5 V with 25 ns rise time). The constant 

fraction value is 20%. The individual discriminating 

thresholds are programmable in a range from -1 mV to 

-255 mV (1 mV step) via an 8-bit DAC. The module can 

operate also with small (below 10 mV) input signals, 

though in this case the Constant Fraction operation 

is not performed, i.e. the time walk is higher. The 

channels’ threshold, output width and dead time can 

be programmed via two lever switches and one rotary 

switch placed on the front panel. The back panel 

houses VETO and TEST inputs, an OR and a CURRENT 

SUM output, which provides 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 Ohm load) ±20%. 




thresholds 


• Programmable dead time 



• 4-digit LED display 


Code 

| Description 

WN842XAAAAAA N842 - 8 Channel Constant Frac. Discriminator (Delay 20 ns; F = 20%) 

WN843XAAAAAA N843 - 16 Channel Constant Frac. Discriminator (Delay 20 ns; F = 20%) 

N844 - N845 

8/16 Channel Low Threshold DiscriminatorsLogic Unit 


The N844 (N845) is an 8 (16) channel Low Threshold 

Leading Edge Discriminator, housed in a 1-unit wide 

NIM module. The module accepts 8 (16) inputs and 

produces 2x8 (2x16) NIM outputs (NIM outputs are 

provided with a fan-out of two) + 8 (16) /NIM outputs 

(complementary) on 24 (48) front panel LEMO 00 

connectors. 

The pulse forming stage of the discriminator 

produces an output with adjustable width in a range 

from 6 to 95 ns. The channels operate in updating 

mode. The discriminator thresholds are individually 

programmable in a range from -1 mV to -255 mV (1 mV 

step) via an 8-bit DAC. The minimum detectable signal 

is -3 mV. A positive input version (Model N844P), with 

the thresholds programmable in the 1 mV to 255 mV 

range, is also available. The back panel houses VETO 

and TEST inputs, a logical OR output (the relevant OR 

LED lights up if at least one channel is over threshold) 

and a CURRENT SUM output, which provides 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 Ohm load) ±20%. 




thresholds 




• 4-digit LED display 

• High sensitivity on small signals 


Code 

| Description 

WN844XAAAAAA N844 - 8 Channel Low Threshold Discriminator 50 Ohm Negative Inputs 

WN844PXAAAAA N844P - 8 Channel Low Threshold Discriminator 50 Ohm Positive Inputs 

WN845XAAAAAA N845 - 16 Channel Low Threshold Discriminator 50 Ohm Negative Inputs 

WN844POLEXCH N844 Polarity Exchange 


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NIM 

Fan In - Fan Out Units 

N454 4 - 8 Logic Fan In-Fan Out 

The N454 is a quad Logic Fan In-Fan Out, housed in a 1-unit wide NIM module. Each section accepts 4 input 

NIM signals and performs the logic OR of the inputs. The result of the function is provided as 4 normal and 2 

complementary NIM signals via 6 front panel connectors. 

The unit can be programmed, via a front panel switch, to operate either as 4 OR sections (4 inputs/4 outputs) or 

2 OR sections (8 inputs/8 outputs). 

(ISN-GRENOBLE design) 

• 4 independent sections with 4 inputs each 

• OR output with fan out of four per section 

• Possibility of cascading channels to form a 

dual 8-fold Fan In-Fan Out 

• Input/output delay less than 7 ns 

• 100 MHz max. input frequency 



Code 

| Description 

WN454XAAAAAA N454 - 4-8 Logic Fan In-Fan Out 

N625 Quad Linear Fan In-Fan Out 

The N625 is a quad Linear Fan In-Fan Out, housed 

in a 1-unit wide NIM module. Each Fan In-Fan Out 

section has 4 Inputs and 4 Outputs and provides, on 

all its output connectors, either the sum of the signals 

fed to the inputs or its inverted complementary. 

Fan In-Fan Out inputs are bipolar, while the output 

can be either inverting or non inverting (jumper 

selectable independently for each section). Both 

input and output signals are DC coupled. Maximum 

allowed input amplitude is ±1.6 V. Moreover each Fan 

In-Fan Out section features a screwdriver trimmer 

which allows the DC offset adjustment. The module 

houses also a Discriminator channel, which has one 

DC coupled input (polarity selectable by jumper). The 

discriminator threshold is adjustable via screwdriver 

and monitorable via test point; the output is NIM 

standard, its width is also adjustable via screwdriver. 

Front panel LEDs allow to monitor all the mode and 

gain (i.e. output polarity) adjustments performed via 

internal jumpers. 


• Four independent sections 

• Bipolar inputs 

• Four 4 Input + 4 Output Fan In-Fan Out 

sections 

• 1 Discriminator Channel featured 

• Inverting or non-inverting mode, 

independently selectable on each section 

• 100 MHz bandwidth 


Code 

| Description 

WN625XAAAAAA N625 - Quad Linear Fan In-Fan Out 

Scalers 

N1145 Quad Scaler and Preset Counter / Timer 

The N1145 is a quad Scaler and Preset Counter, 

housed in a 2-units wide NIM module. 

The module features four independent 8-digit 

up-counters, plus a fifth 7-digit down- counter 

that can be used either as a preset counter 

or timer. 

The counters can have different operating 

modes and can be variously interconnected, 

thus allows to use the module as a flexible and 

powerful tool for several applications involving 

time, frequency and ratio measurements. All 

counters accept either TTL or NIM inputs. All 

control and output signals are standard NIM. 

The maximum input frequency is 250 MHz and 

• Four Independent 8-digit 

counters with 250 MHz 

max counting rate 

• Fifth Counter or Timer 

available 

• Up to three sections can 

be cascaded for 24-digit 

counting 

the minimum pulse width is 2 ns for the up-counters, and respectively 80 MHz and 3 ns for the 

down-counter. All input and output connectors and all control switches are located on the front 

panel. All input and output connectors are LEMO 00 type. 


Code 

| Description 

WN1145XAAAAA N1145 - Quad Scaler and Preset Counter-Timer 

• Four 8-digit up-counters with 250 MHz max. counting rate 

• One 7-digit down-counter with 80 MHz max. counting rate 

• NIM and TTL inputs 

• One LED display per section 

• Up to three sections can be cascaded for 24-digit counting 

• Frequency and frequencies ratio measurements 

• Individual GATE and RESET per counter 

• Manual or pulse triggered RESET 


Timing Units 

N93B Dual Timer 

The N93B is a dual Timer, housed in a 1-unit wide NIM 

module. 

Each timer section is a triggered pulse generator which 

provides NIM and ECL pulses (width from 50 ns to 10 s) 

when triggered. The output pulses are available both 

in normal and complementary mode. 

Timers can be re-triggered with the END MARKER 

signal. 

The coarse adjustment of the output width can be 

performed via a 10-position rotary switch, while the 

fine adjustment can be performed via a precision 

potentiometer. 

The START trigger can be provided either via an 

external signal or manually via a front panel switch. 

• Manual or pulse triggered START (NIM or 

ECL input) 

• Monostable (retriggerable) or bistable 

operation 

• NIM and ECL output pulses from 50 ns to 10 s 


• (NIM and ECL) END-MARKER output pulse 

• VETO input 



Code 

| Description 

WN93BXAAAAAA N93B - Dual Timer (from CERN type 2255) 


Timing Units - continued 

N108A Dual Delay 

The N108A is a dual Delay, housed in a 1-unit wide NIM module. Delay values range from 0 to 63.5 ns (+ 1.6 ns 

offset) per section, adjustable in 0.5 ns steps. The delay lines consist of calibrated coaxial cables for high accuracy 

delay and do not require power supply. 

• Delay from 0 to 63.5 ns (+ 1.6 ns offset) per 

section 


• 0.5 ns steps 

• ±100 ps accuracy on 0.5 to 8 ns delay lines, 

±200 ps on higher lines 

• VSWR < 1.15 


NIM 


Code 

| Description 

WN108AXAAAAA N108A - Dual Delay Unit (1.6 to 65.1 ns) 

Translator 

N89 

NIM - TTL - NIM Adapter 

The N89 is a dual NIM to TTL and TTL to NIM Adapter, housed in a 1-unit wide NIM module. Each section consists 

of 4 NIM to TTL converters and 4 TTL to NIM converters. All inputs are DC coupled. On each section, a front panel 

switch allows the output signals to be either normal or complementary. The unit is capable of driving remote 

50 Ohm loads with minimum signal degradation. Fast rise and fall times (2 ns) ensure reliable performance at 

minimum pulse width (10 ns) and maximum frequency (60 MHz) 

• 8 NIM to TTL, 8 TTL to NIM translator 

channels 

• Less than 10 ns Input/Output delay 

• 60 MHz max operating frequency 

• No duty-cycle limitations 



Code 

| Description 

WN89XXAAAAAA N89 - NIM-TTL-NIM Adapter 

N638 16 Channel NIM-ECL/ECL-NIM Translator and Fan Out 

The N638 is a 16 channel NIM to ECL and ECL to NIM Translator, housed in a 1-unit wide NIM 

module. 

Each of the 16 channels accepts either a NIM or an ECL signal and provides two NIM and one 

ECL outputs. 

The NIM and ECL inputs for each channel are OR-ed prior to Fan Out. The maximum operating 

frequency is 300 MHz. 

Two couples of front panel input bridged connectors accept two COMMON IN NIM signals; each 

common signal allows the use of the module as a Fan Out of 16 NIM and 8 ECL signals. 

• 16 independent NIM to ECL/NIM and ECL to NIM/ECL 

channels 

• NIM fan-out of two 

• 300 MHz maximum operating frequency 

• 2 COMMON IN input with a Fan Out of 16 NIM and 8 ECL 

• I/O delay from 1.5 to 3.5 ns, depending on input type 



Code 

| Description 

WN638XAAAAAA N638 - 16 Channel NIM-ECL/ECL-NIM Translatorand Fan Out 

Power Supply Units Hight Voltage 

For more complete information see pp. 39-43. Reference Table: T1/p. 94. 

N1419 500 V NIM Programmable Power Supply Family 

• 4/2/1 channels in 1U NIM module. Double-width (2U) NIM/Desktop version with 220V/110V also available 

• ±500 V/200 μA output ranges 



• Local and Remote control (USB/RS485and TCP/IP via CAEN NIM 8301 crate) 

• Low Cost versions (only local control or only remote control) available 


Code | Description | Form Factor | Interface 

WN1419XAAAAA N1419 - 4 Ch NIM Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) NIM Local, Remote 

WN1419AXAAAA N1419A - 2 Ch NIM Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) NIM Local, Remote 

WN1419BXAAAA N1419B - 1 Ch NIM Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) NIM Local, Remote 

WN1419ALCLAA N1419AL - 2 Ch Low Cost NIM Locally Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) NIM Local 

WN1419ALCRAA N1419AR - 2 Ch Low Cost NIM Remotely Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) NIM Remote 

WNDT1419AAAA NDT1419 - 4 Ch NIM/Desktop Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) NIM/DT Local, Remote 

COMING SOON 


N1419 Family, see p. 40 


COMING SOON 

COMING SOON 

COMING SOON 

COMING SOON 

COMING SOON 

COMING SOON 


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NIM 

Power Supply Units Hight Voltage - continued 

N1470 8 kV NIM Programmable Power Supply Family 

• 4/2/1 channels in 1U NIM module. Double-width (2U) NIM/Desktop version with 220V/110V also available 

• ±8 kV/3 vmA output ranges Max output power: 9 W (3 kV output) 



• Local and Remote control (USB/RS485and TCP/IP via CAEN NIM 8301 crate) 







WN1470X08AAC N1470 - 4 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) NIM Local, Remote 

WN1470A08AAC N1470A - 2 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) NIM Local, Remote 

WN1470B08AAC N1470B - 1 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) NIM Local, Remote 

WN1470ALCLAA N1470AL - 2 Ch NIM Low Cost Locally Progammable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) NIM Local 

WN1470ALCRAA N1470AR - 2 Ch NIM Low Cost Remotely Progammable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) NIM Remote 

WNDT1470AAAA NDT1470 - 4 Ch NIM/Desktop Progammable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) NIM/DT Local, Remote 

NEW 

NEW 

COMING SOON 

N1471 5.5 kV NIM Programmable Power Supply High Accuracy Family 

• 4/2/1 channels in 1U NIM module. Double-width (2U) NIM/Desktop version with 220 V/110 V also available 

• ±5.5 kV/300μA output ranges 

• 5 nA Iset/Imon resolution (optional Imon-Zoom: 500 pA) 

• High resolution versions also available (20 μA max output, Iset/Imon: 1 nA, optional Imon-Zoom: 50 pA) 


• Local and Remote control (USB/RS485 and TCP/IP via CAEN NIM 8301 crate) 







WN1471X05AAC N1471 - 4 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) NIM Local, Remote 

WN1471A05AAC N1471A - 2 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) NIM Local, Remote 

WN1471B05AAC N1471B - 1 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (± 5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) NIM Local, Remote 

WN1471HX05AC N1471H - 4 Ch NIM Programmable High CurrentRes. HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 20µA, 1nA res.) NIM Local, Remote 

WN1471HA05AC N1471HA - 2 Ch NIM Programmable High CurrentRes. HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 20µA, 1nA res.) NIM Local, Remote 

WN1471ALXAAA N1471AL - 2 Ch NIM Low Cost Locally Progammable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) NIM Local 

WN1471ARXAAA N1471AR - 2 Ch NIM Low Cost Remotely Progammable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) NIM Remote 

WNDT1471AAAA NDT1471 - 4 Ch NIM/Desktop Progammable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) NIM/DT Local, Remote 

WNDT1471HAAA NDT1471H - 4 Ch NIM/Desktop Progammable High CurrentRes. HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 20μA, 1nA res.) NIM/DT Local, Remote 

NEW 

NEW 

NEW 

NEW 

COMING SOON 

COMING SOON 

N570 2 Channel 15 kV Programmable Power Supply 

• ±10 kV / 1 mA or ±15 kV / 0.5 mA output ranges 


• Local and Remote control (HS CAENET) 


N570, see p. 43 



Code 

| Description 

WN570XAAAAAA N570 - 2 Channel NIM Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (± 15 kV 0.5 mA, ±10 kV 1 mA) 

N472 

4 Channel 6 kV Power Supply 

• ±3 kV / 3 mA or ±6 kV / 1 mA output ranges 


• 110/220 Vac external power available 


N472, see p. 43 



Code 

| Description 

WN472XAAAAAA N472 - 4 Channel NIM High Voltage Power Supply (± 6 kV 1 mA, ± 3 kV 3 mA) 

Power Supply Units Low Voltage 

N5424 Quad NIM Power distributor for A1422 preamplifiers 

• Single-width NIM module 

• Four DB9 connectors to supply up to four A1422 preamplifiers 

• Filtered & fuse protected outputs 

• Status LEDs 

COMING SOON 


NIM Power Supply 

products 

Index 

Power Supply Units High Voltage ............................................................ pag. 40 

Power Supply Units Low Voltage ............................................................. pag. 44 

The N14XX Series is a manual and computer controlled 

programmable HV power supply family in the NIM form factor. 

Module control can take place either locally (graphic colour 

display) or remotely via USB or RS485. 

It is also controllable via TCP/IP through the Smart Fan Unit of 

CAEN NIM 8301 crate. 

CAEN’s longstanding tradition in 

Multi Channel solutions for radiation 

and light detectors both for research 

or industrial applications. 

New 

innovative 

local control: 

encoder and 

colour display 

will make the 

setting easier 

than ever! 

Modules daisy-chained can operate in several Crates. 

Voltage 

& Current 

analogue 

monitor HV- 

ON LED 

Optional Software Tool for remote control: 

• Monitor and setting of all the channel parameters 

• Java Application, Windows and Linux supported 

• Detect up to 32 modules (128 ch.) 

Software 

Control 

Monitor 


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NIM PSU 

Power Supply Units High Voltage 

N1419 500 V NIM Programmable Power Supply Family 

The N1419 provides 4 independent High Voltage channels in a single width NIM mechanics. 

Two and one channel versions (N1419A and N1419B) are also available. Each channel can 

provide a ±500 V / 200 μA max output. The output polarity is independently selectable for 

each channel. Channels have common floating return (common return insulated from the 

crate ground); HV outputs are delivered through SHV connectors. 

A dedicated NIM line 

for Silicon Detectors. 

The HV output RAMP-UP and RAMP-DOWN rates 

may be selected independently for each channel 

in the range 1÷50 V/s in 1 V/s steps. The module 

features 10 nA Iset/Imon resolution. A Zoom option 

(x 10) is available for Imon, increasing resolution 

to 1nA. 

Module control can be performed either locally, assisted by a Graphic color display or 

remotely, via USB, RS232 or RS485, the latter allowing to build a N1419Xs’ daisy chain network. 

It is also controllable via TCP/IP by the Smart Fan Unit of CAEN NIM8301. Control software is 

available (Mod SW1470), able to manage up to 32 modules (up to 128 channels). 

Safety features include: 

• OVERVOLTAGE and UNDERVOLTAGE warning when the output voltage differs from the 

programmed value by more than 2% of set value (minimum 1 V). 

• Programmable VMAX protection limit 

• OVERCURRENT detection: if a channel tries to draw a current larger than its programmed 

limit, it enters TRIP status, keeping the maximum allowed value for a programmable time 

COMING SOON 

(TRIP), before being switched off 

• Common Interlock logic for channels enable/disable and individual inputs signal for 

channel Kill function. 

Special versions available: 

• 2U NIM module with 220 V/110 V AC plug for desktop operation (NDT1419) 

• 2 channels Low Cost version only locally controllable (N1419AL) 

• 2 channels Low Cost version only remotely controllable (N1419AR) 

Option available: 

• A1480 DC Input Power Equalizer. 

• x 10 Imon Zoom, increasing Imon resolution to 1 nA. 

• SW1470 Control Software: SW1470 (Java Program supporting Linux and Windows) allows 

a complete and user friendly management of one or more modules (up to 32 modules = 

128 channels). 

Common Features 

• 4/2/1 channels in 1U NIM module 

• Channels with individually selectable 

positive or negative polarity 

• SHV coaxial output connectors 

• Common floating return 

• Very Low Ripple 

• Under/over-voltage alert, overcurrent and 

max. voltage protection 

• Daisy-chain capability 

• Graphic colour display 

• Local control 

• Remote control (USB/RS485) and TCP/IP via 

CAEN NIM 8301 crate 

• Optional selectable power requirement 

• Interlock logic for board enable 

• Individual channel Kill 

• Low Cost versions (only local control or only 

remote control) also available 

• Double-width (2U) NIM/Desktop version 

with 220 V/110 V also available 

STANDARD 

N1419 - 1419A - N1419B 

Low Cost LOCAL 

N1419AL 

Low Cost REMOTE 

N1419AR 

NIM/Desktop 

NDT1419 

N1419 channel features 

• ±500 V/200 μA output ranges 

• Max Ripple smaller than 5mVpp 

• 50mV Vset/Vmon resolution 

• 10nA Iset/Imon resolution (optional Imon- 

Zoom: 1nA) 

• Programmable ramp-up / ramp-down 

(1-50V/s) 

N1419 - 500 V Programmable Power Supply Family General Selection Table 

N. of ch. Form Factor Interfaces 

Model 

4 2 1 NIM NIM/DT LOCAL REMOTE 

N1419 X X X X 

N1419A X X X X 

N1419B X X X X 

NDT1419 X X X X 

N1419AL LC 

X X X 

N1419AR LC 

X X X 


Code 

| Description 

WN1419XAAAAA N1419 - 4 Ch NIM Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) 

WN1419AXAAAA N1419A - 2 Ch NIM Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) 

WN1419BXAAAA N1419B - 1 Ch NIM Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) 

WN1419ALCLAA N1419AL - 2 Ch Low Cost NIM Locally Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) 

WN1419ALCRAA N1419AR - 2 Ch Low Cost NIM Remotely Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) 

WNDT1419AAAA NDT1419 - 4 Ch NIM/Desktop Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) 

WPERS0147001 N14XX Customization – Imon Zoom 

WA1480XAAAAA A1480 – DC Power Input Equalizer for N14XX Family 

WSW1470XAAAA SW1470 – N14XX Control Software 

COMING SOON 

COMING SOON 

COMING SOON 

COMING SOON 

COMING SOON 

COMING SOON 


Power Supply Units High Voltage - continued 

N1470 8 kV NIM Programmable Power Supply Family 

The N1470 provides 4 independent High Voltage channels in a single width NIM mechanics. 

Two and one channel versions (N1470A and N1470B) are also available. Each channel can 

provide a ±8 kV max voltage, a 3 mA max current and a 9 W max power (8 W max power 

when output voltage is larger than ±3 kV). The output polarity is independently selectable 

for each channel. 

Extreme flexibility to 

match your laboratory 

requirements. 

Channels have common floating return (common 

return insulated from the crate ground); HV 

outputs are delivered through SHV connectors. 

The HV output RAMP-UP and RAMP-DOWN rates 

may be selected independently for each channel 

in the range 1÷500 V/s in 1 V/s steps. The module 

features 50 nA Iset/Imon resolution. A Zoom option (x 10) is available for Imon, increasing 

resolution to 5 nA. 

Module control can be performed either locally, assisted by a Graphic color display or 

remotely, via USB, RS232 or RS485, the latter allowing to build a N1470Xs’ daisy chain network. 

It is also controllable via TCP/IP by the Smart Fan Unit of CAEN NIM8301. Control software is 

available (Mod SW1470), able to manage up to 32 modules (up to 128 channels). 












• 2U NIM module with 220 V/110 V AC plug for desktop operation (NDT1470) 





• x 10 Imon Zoom, increasing Imon resolution to 5 nA. 




NIM PSU 






















STANDARD 

N1470 - N1470A - N1470B 

Low Cost LOCAL 

N1470AL 

Low Cost REMOTE 

N1470AR 

NIM/Desktop 

NDT1470 


• ±8 kV/3mA output ranges 


• 200 mV Vset/Vmon resolution 

• 50 nA Iset/Imon resolution (optional Imon- 

Zoom: 5 nA) 


(1-500 V/s) 

N1470 - 8 kV NIM Programmable Power Supply Family 


Model 


N1470 X X X X 




N1470AL LC 

X X X 

N1470AR LC 

X X X 


Code 

| Description 

WN1470X08AAC N1470 - 4 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) 

WN1470A08AAC N1470A - 2 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) 

WN1470B08AAC N1470B - 1 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) 

WN1470ALCLAA N1470AL - 2 Ch NIM Low Cost Locally Progammable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) 

WN1470ALCRAA N1470AR - 2 Ch NIM Low Cost Remotely Progammable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) 

WNDT1470AAAA NDT1470 - 4 Ch NIM/Desktop Progammable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) 




NEW 

NEW 

COMING SOON 


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N1471 5.5 kV NIM Programmable Power Supply High Accuracy Family 

The Mod. N1471 provides 4 independent High Voltage channels in a single width NIM 

mechanics. Two and one channel versions (N1471A and N1471B) are also available. Each 

channel can provide a ±5.5 kV / 300 µA output. The output polarity is independently 

selectable for each channel. 

Low ripple, high current 

resolution, individual 

channel KILL... and more. 

Direct AC plug model for 

stand alone use is also 

available! 

Channels have common floating return 

(common return insulated from the crate 

ground); HV outputs are delivered through 

SHV connectors. 

The HV output RAMP-UP and RAMP-DOWN 

rates may be selected independently for 

each channel in the range 1÷500 V/s in 1 V/s 

steps. The module features 5 nA Iset/Imon 

resolution. A Zoom option (x 10) is available for 

Imon, increasing resolution to 500 pA. 

Module control can be performed either 

locally, assisted by a Graphic color display or remotely, via USB, RS232 or RS485, the latter 

allowing to build a N1471s’ daisy chain network. It is also controllable via TCP/IP by the 

Smart Fan Unit of CAEN NIM8301 Control software is available (Mod SW1470), able to 

manage up to 32 modules (up to 128 channels). 












• 2U NIM module with 220V/110V AC plug for desktop operation (NDT1471) 



• All versions are also available with high resolution option (20μA max output, Iset/Imon: 

1nA, optional Imon-Zoom: 50pA) 



• x 10 Imon Zoom, increasing Imon resolution to 500 pA (50 pA for Hi-Res version). 


























• ±5.5 kV/300 μA output ranges 

• Max Ripple smaller than 15 mVpp 

• 100 mV Vset/Vmon resolution 

• 5 nA Iset/Imon resolution (optional Imon- 

Zoom: 500 pA) 

• Current offset calibration 

• High resolution versions also available (20 

μA max output, Iset/Imon: 1nA, optional 

Imon-Zoom: 50 pA) 


(1-500 V/s) 

STANDARD 

Low Cost LOCAL Low Cost REMOTE 

NIM/Desktop 

N1471 - N1471A/B - N1471H/HA/HB 

N1471AL 

N1471AR 

NDT1471 - NDT1471H 

N1471 - 5.5 kV NIM Programmable Power Supply High Accuracy Family General Selection Table 

Model 



N1471 X X X X 



N1471H X X X X 

N1471HA X X X X 

N1471HB X X X X 


NDT1471H X X X X 

N1471AL LC 

X X X 

N1471AR LC 

X X X 


Code 

| Description 

WN1471X05AAC N1471 - 4 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) 

WN1471A05AAC N1471A - 2 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) 

WN1471B05AAC N1471B - 1 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (± 5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) 

WN1471HX05AC N1471H - 4 Ch NIM Programmable High CurrentRes. HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 20µA, 1nA res.) 

WN1471HA05AC N1471HA - 2 Ch NIM Programmable High CurrentRes. HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 20µA, 1nA res.) 

WN1471HB05AC N1471HB - 1 Ch NIM Programmable High CurrentRes. HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 20µA, 1nA res.) 

WN1471ALXAAA N1471AL - 2 Ch NIM Low Cost Locally Progammable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) 

WN1471ARXAAA N1471AR - 2 Ch NIM Low Cost Remotely Progammable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) 

WNDT1471AAAA NDT1471 - 4 Ch NIM/Desktop Progammable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) 

WNDT1471HAAA NDT1471H - 4 Ch NIM/Desktop Progammable High CurrentRes. HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 20µA, 1nA res.) 




NEW 

NEW 

NEW 

NEW 

NEW 

COMING SOON 

COMING SOON 



SW1470 

Control Software for N14XX Power Supply Modules 

N14XX NIM Power Supply Modules control can be performed remotely, via USB or RS485; the latter allows to build 

a N14XXs’ daisy chain network, with the first module connected to the PC USB port and the subsequent ones daisy 

chained via RS485. The CAEN NIM8301 Crate allows also to communicate with the first module in the chain also via 

Ethernet. It is therefore possible to build a daisy chain of up to 32 N14XX (up to 128 channels). 

SW1470 Control Software is a Java Program supporting Linux and Windows that allows a complete and friendly 

management of the network. 

• Java Program 

• Supports Linux and Windows 

• Up to 128 power supply channels easily managed 

• USB or Ethernet (using the CAEN NIM8301 Crate) connection 

• USB 2.0 Connection available on the N14XX front panel & 

Ethernet connection by the CAEN NIM8301 Crate Smart Fan Tray 

NIM PSU 

CAEN NIM PS modules 

are manual and remote 

controlled units. Learn 

how to set up your 

power supply system 

with NIM modules! 


Code 

WSW1470XAAAA 

| Description 

SW1470 – N14XX Control Software 

N570 

2 Channel 15 kV Programmable Power Supply 


The N570 is a double width NIM unit housing 2 

independent High Voltage channels. 

The output voltage ranges of each channel are as 

follows: 

• from 0 to ±10 kV / 1mA; 

• from ±10 kV to ±15 kV / 500 µA. 

The range selection is automatic, as the output voltage 

is set. The current resolution is 1 µA. 

The output polarity is independently selectable for 

each channel. 

It is possible on each channel to control several 

operating parameters: two levels of presettable high 

voltage, two levels of current limit, Ramp-up, Rampdown. 

All these parameters can be programmed and 

monitored either in remote mode, via HS CAENET 

(using the A1303 High Speed CAENET PCI Controller), 

or in local mode, via front panel alphanumeric keypad 

and two 8-character displays. In addition LEDs display 

the status of the selected channel. 

All the functional parameters are stored in a nonvolatile 

memory. 

Front panel trimmers allow the setting of maximum 

voltage limits, and the two current and voltage limits 

can be selected via two external NIM/TTL signals. A 

NIM/TTL signal is also available for the KILL function, 

as well as a complete calibration menu. 

The High Voltage output is delivered by HV LEMO 

connectors. 

• High flexibility: designed to power a 

wide range of detectors 

• Positive or negative polarity selectable 

for each channel 

• Output ranges: ±10 kV / 1mA or ±15 kV 

/ 0.5 mA 

• Alphanumeric keypad and two 8-digit 

displays 

• Remote control via HS CAENET 

• Internal CPU, digital setting of all 

parameters 

• Friendly software user interface 

• Under/overvoltage signalling, 

overcurrent and VMAX protection for 

each channel 


Code 

WN570XAAAAAA 

| Description 

N570 - 2 Channel NIM Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (± 15 kV 0.5 mA, ±10 kV 1 mA) 

N472 

4 Channel 6 kV Power Supply 


The N472 is a double width NIM unit housing 4 

independent High Voltage channels. 

The output voltages range from 0 to ±3 kV / 3 mA, or 

up to ±6 kV / 1 mA (max. output ripple of 30 mVpp 

at full load). 

The output polarity is independently selectable for 

each channel. 

All channels have individual settings and feature test 

points and connectors for the monitoring of voltages 

and currents. The setting of the output voltages can 

be done locally, via trimmers located on the front 

panel, or remotely, via analog signals. 

The setting of the output maximum Voltage and 

Current limit can be done only locally via front panel 

trimmers. The channel polarity, overcurrent status 

and reaching of the VMAX limit are displayed on 

front panel LEDs. 

The High Voltage enable can be set both locally, via 

front panel switch, and remotely, via an external TTL 

level. Each channel can be individually turned on, 

either locally or remotely. 

The module is intrinsically safe: the High Voltage is 

present only on the SHV output connectors. 

The module can be powered either by the NIM 

crate or with 110/220 Vac via a back panel Standard 

European connector. 

• Two output ranges: ±3 kV / 3 mA 

and ±6 kV / 1 mA 

• 4 channels in a double width unit 

• Positive or negative polarity 

selectable for each channel 

• Local or remote individual channel 

setting and monitoring 

• Remote HV Enable via TTL 

common to all channels 

• Hardware HV limit 

• 110/220 Vac external power 

available 


Code 

WN472XAAAAAA 

| Description 

N472 - 4 Channel NIM High Voltage Power Supply (± 6 kV 1 mA, ± 3 kV 3 mA) 


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NIM PSU 

Power Supply Units Low Voltage 

N5424 Quad NIM Power distributor for A1422 preamplifiers 

The N5424 is a linear power distributor for A1422 preamplifiers. It provides four standard 9-pin “D-type” female 

connectors to supply up to four A1422 preamplifiers. Each output is filtered and fuse protected. 

COMING SOON 

• Single-width NIM module 

• Four DB9 connectors to supply up to four A1422 preamplifiers 

• Filtered & fuse protected outputs 

• Status LEDs 


VME Power Supply 

products 


V6500 - VME Programmable HV Power Supply series 

The V6500 series are 1-unit wide VME 6U modules housing 6 High Voltage Power 

Supply Channels. Five models are available: V6533 (4 kV, 3 mA), V6534 (6 kV, 1 mA), 

V6521 (6 kV, 300 µA), V6521H (6 kV, 20 µA), V6519 (500 V, 3 mA); all modules are available 

with either positive or negative output polarity; mixed version with 3 positive and 3 

negative channels are also available. The channels share a common floating return, 

which allows on-detector grounding reducing the noise level. HV outputs are 

delivered through SHV connectors. The HV output Ramp-Up and Ramp-Down rates 

may be selected independently for each channel in the range 1÷ 500 V/s (1÷ 50 V/s for 

mod. V6519) in 1 V/s steps. The modules are programmable and controllable via VME 

bus; a control software with a user-friendly interface will be available soon. 

The modules feature the following Iset/Imon 

resolution: 

• V6533, V6519: 50 nA 

• V6534: 20 nA 

• V6521: 5 nA 

• V6521H: 1 nA 

A Zoom option (x 10) is available 

for Imon: 

• V6533, V6519: 5 nA 

• V6534: 2 nA 

• V6521: 500 pA 

• V6521H: 100 pA 


• Over / under voltage warning when the output 

voltage differs from the programmed value 

• Front Panel Channel ON/Status LED 

• Five available models 

• Programmable (via trimmer) maximum • Interlock logic for board enable 

channel output voltage limit (VMAX): channel 

output voltage cannot exceed VMAX, it stops at 


VMAX value. 

• Programmable (via trimmer) maximum channel output current limit (IMAX): channel 

output current cannot exceed IMAX, it stops at IMAX value. 

• Overcurrent detection: if a channel tries to draw a current larger than its programmed 

limit, it enters in the TRIP status, keeping the maximum allowed value for a programmable 

time (TRIP), before being switched off. 

• Channels can be enabled/disabled through the Interlock logic or using the individual 

channel enable. 

All modules are available with either 

positive or negative output polarity; 

mixed versions with 3 positive and 3 

negative channels are also available. 

• Five available models: 

- V6533 6 ch, 4 kV, 3 mA (9 W max) 

- V6534 6 ch, 6 kV, 1 mA 

- V6521 6 ch, 6 kV, 300 μA 

- V6521H 6 ch, 6 kV, 20 μA 

- V6519 6 ch, 500 V, 3 mA 

• Available with positive, negative or mixed polarity 



• 16 bit Resolution both on V and I 

• Status output 

• Individual channel enable 

• Optional x10 Imon-Zoom available 

• Optional A6580 DC Input Power Equalizer 

• User-friendly control software available soon 


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| Description 

WV6519XAAAAA V6519N - 6 Channel VME Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (-500 V 3 mA) 

WV6521XAAAAA V6521N - 6 Channel VME Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (-6 kV 300 µA) 

WV6521HAAAAA V6521HN – 6 Channel VME Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (-6kV 20μA / 1nA res) 

WV6521HPAAAA V6521HP – 6 Channel VME Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (+6kV 20μA / 1nA res) 

WV6521HMAAAA V6521HM – 6 Channel VME Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (3ch -6kV 20μA, 3ch +6kV 20uA /1nA r) 

WV6533XAAAAA V6533N - 6 Channel VME Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (-4 kV 3 mA 9 W max.) 

WV6534XAAAAA V6534N - 6 Channel VME Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (-6 kV 1 mA) 

WV6519XPAAAA V6519P - 6 Channel VME Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (+500 V 3 mA) 

WV6521XPAAAA V6521P - 6 Channel VME Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (+6 kV 300 µA) 

WV6533XPAAAA V6533P - 6 Channel VME Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (+4 kV 3 mA 9 W max.) 

WV6534XPAAAA V6534P - 6 Channel VME Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (+6 kV 1 mA) 

WV6519MAAAAA V6519M - 6 Channel VME Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (3 ch -500 V 3 mA, 3 ch +500 V 3 mA) 

WV6521MAAAAA V6521M - 6 Channel VME Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (3 ch -6 kV 300 µA, 3 ch +6 kV 300 µA) 

WV6533MAAAAA V6533M - 6 Channel VME Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (3 ch -4 kV 3 mA, 3 ch +4 kV 3 mA, 9W) 

WV6534MAAAAA V6534M - 6 Channel VME Programmable High Voltage Power Supply (3 ch -6 kV 1 mA, 3 ch +6 kV 1 mA) 

WPERS065XX01 V65XX Customization - Imon Zoom x10 

WA6580XAAAAA A6580 - DC Power Input Equalizer for V65XX Family 

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Universal Multichannel Power 

Supply System - products 

Index 

Power Supply System - Mainframes ........................................................ pag. 47 

Low Voltage Floating Power Supply Boards .......................................... pag. 49 

High Voltage Floating Power Supply Boards ......................................... pag. 49 

High Voltage Power Supply Boards ........................................................ pag. 53 

Low Voltage Power Supplies .................................................................... pag. 54 

CAEN proudly introduces the New 

Universal Multichannel Power Supply 

Systems. The new mainframe family 

takes advantage of decades of CAEN 

experience and has new exciting features 

such us touch screen control and WI-FI 

connectivity. 

The new graphical user 

interface combines the 

usual friendliness of 

previous CAEN systems 

with the power and 

flexibility of the latest 

software tools. 

The screenshot layout 

customization and the 

ease-of-use of channels and 

boards management are 

just one touch away. 

The scripts handling, the 

alarm management and 

the possibility of storing log 

files make the new SY4527 

software a powerful tool 

to control and manage the 

system. 


Power Supply System - Mainframes 

SY4527 Universal Multichannel Power Supply System 

The SY4527 system is the fully equipped experiment 

version of a new line of power supply systems which 

represent CAEN’s latest proposal in the matter of 

High Voltage and Low Voltage Power Supplying. This 

system outlines a completely new approach to power 

generation and distribution by allowing the housing, 

in the same mainframe, of a wide range of boards 

with different functions, such as High/Low Voltage 

boards, generic I/O boards (temperature, pressure 

monitors, etc.) and branch controllers, where the 

latter are used to control other remote generators 

and distributors. Modularity, 

flexibility and reliability are 

the key-points of its design, 

enabling this module to meet 

the requirements needed in a 

wide range of experimental 

conditions. The mainframe is 

housed in a 19”-wide, 8U-high 

euro-mechanics rack and 

hosts four main sections: 

• the Board Section, with 16 slots to house boards, 

distributors and branch controllers; 

• the Fan Tray Section, housing 6 fans arranged on 

two rows, with programmable rotation speed 

regulation; 

• the Power Supply Section, which consists of the 

primary power supply and up to 3 power supply 

units; 

• the CPU and Front Panel Section which includes all 

interface facilities. 

The CPU controller is available in 3 different versions: 

BASIC, ADVANCED and FULL. 

The BASIC version provides all the communication 

interfaces, the RESET control, the INTERLOCK control 

and status LEDs. 

The ADVANCED version also provides the beam 

handshake management connectors (CH-ON, GEN, 

VSEL, ISEL). 

The FULL version provides the complete set of panel 

connectors, the ENABLE control section, and the fan 

speed control. 

The User Software Interface features the usual 

friendliness of the previous CAEN systems which now 

also can optionally include a 10.4” colour touchscreen 

LCD. Modularity has been one of the leading criteria 

in the design and development of the system: both 

the Power Supply Section and the Board Section 

The new multichannel power 

supply reference system! 

Backward compatible with 

the previous power supply 

board generation. 

are completely modular. The Power Supply Section 

allows different configurations with up to 3 power 

supply units per mainframe (up to 2400 W), while 

the Board Section can house up to 16 boards able 

to perform different functions. The complete 

line of power supply boards and distributors 

that has been specially developed for SY1527 are 

fully compatible with the new mainframes. The 

minimum working system configuration consists 

of the primary power supply, one CPU controller 

and one board. The system allows also to deal with 

power supply solutions 

composed by “branch 

controllers” (housed in 

the system mainframe) 

and on-detector “remote 

boards” (manufactured in 

order to be magnetic field 

and radiation tolerant). A 

sophisticated trip handling 

via software allows to control and correlate trip 

conditions on the channels of the crate as well as 

of other crates connected to it. Live insertion and 

extraction of the boards, which reduces the down 

time of the global system and eases access to the 

computing core and peripherals of the system, 

complete the system flexibility. Easy interfacing 

is another key-point of the SY4527 system. The 

Gigabit Ethernet interface (and the optional Wi- 

Fi interface) allows both an easy web access and 

the connection via OPC Server to a SCADA control 

system. Enhanced software programming features a 

unified command set independent from the interface 

used to communicate with the system. The Power 

Supply Section and Board Section can be externally 

synchronised via front panel connectors. Handy 

maintenance and upgrading, which constitute a 

major issue in the reliability of a system, are further 

guaranteed by the possibility of accessing and 

servicing the system via network facilities. A USB 

service port allows debugging, configuration and 

firmware upgrade. 

Two new powerful improvements has been carried 

out on the new backplane: 

• A new 48V Power Bus distribution 

• FLEXRAY Fast Serial Link 


NEW 

• Houses up to 16 boards (HV/LV or “branch controllers”) 

• Ad-hoc boards and peripheral systems 

• Communications via Gigabit Ethernet 

• Communications via Wi-Fi (optional) 

• OPC Server to ease integration in DCS 

• Fast, accurate setting and monitoring of channel parameters 

• 10.4” colour touchscreen LCD (optional) 

• Live insertion of boards 

• Advanced Trip handling 

• Hardware current protection 

• Modular and expandable power supply 

• Secure access to the system via Intranet 

• Application software for remote control 

• Graphical web interface 

• Easy firmware upgrading 

MAINFRAMES 


Code 

| Description 

WSY4527BSCXA SY4527 – Universal Multichannel Power Supply System – BASIC 600W 

WSY4527ADVXA SY4527 – Universal Multichannel Power Supply System – ADVANCED 600W 

WSY4527FLLXA SY4527 – Universal Multichannel Power Supply System – FULL 600W 

WA4528BSCXAA A4528 – SY4527/SY5527 CPU Module - BASIC 

WA4528ADVXAA A4528 – SY4527/SY5527 CPU Module - ADVANCED 

WA4528FLLXAA A4528 – SY4527/SY5527 CPU Module - FULL 

WA4531XAAAAA A4531 – SY4527/SY5527 Primary Power Supply 600W 

WA4532S600XA A4532 – SY4527/SY5527 Optional Single Power Supply Unit 600W 

WA4533D1200X A4533 – SY4527/SY5527 Optional Double Power Supply Unit 1200W 

WA4534XAAAAA A4534 - SY4527 10.4” LCD Touchscreen color display unit 

WA4535XAAAAA A4535 – SY4527/SY5527 Wi-Fi Dongle for wireless connectivity 

WSW4536XAAAA SW4536 – SY4527/SY5527 Control software functionality enhancement activation code 

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Power Supply System • Mainframes - continued 

SY5527 Universal Multichannel Power Supply System 

The SY5527 system is the fully equipped experiment 

version of a new line of power supply systems which 

represent CAEN’s latest proposal in the matter of 

High Voltage and Low Voltage Power Supplying. This 

system outlines a completely new approach to power 

generation and distribution by allowing the housing, 

in the same mainframe, of a wide range of boards 

with different functions, such as High/Low Voltage 

boards, generic I/O boards (temperature, pressure 

monitors, etc.) and branch controllers, where the 

latter are used to control other remote generators 

and distributors. Modularity, 

flexibility and reliability are 

the key-points of its design, 

enabling this module to meet 

the requirements needed in a 

wide range of experimental conditions, which range 

from those of LHC experiments, where the features 

of this model find prior application, to those of other 

less challenging, but still demanding, High Energy 

Physics experiments. The mainframe is housed in a 

19”-wide, 4U-high euro-mechanics rack and hosts 

four main sections: 

Compact and robust with 

excellent performances. 

• the Board Section, with 6 slots to house boards, 

distributors and branch controllers; 

• the Fan Tray Section, housing 3 fans with 

programmable rotation speed regulation; 

• the Power Supply Section, which consists of the 

primary power supply and up to 2 power supply 

units; 

• the CPU and Front Panel Section which includes all 

interface facilities. 

The CPU controller is available in 3 different versions: 

BASIC, ADVANCED and FULL. 

The BASIC version provides all the communication 

interfaces, the RESET control, the INTERLOCK control 

and status LEDs. 

The ADVANCED version also provides the beam 

handshake management connectors (CH-ON, GEN, 

VSEL, ISEL); finally, the FULL version provides the 

complete set of panel connectors, the ENABLE 

control section, and the fan speed control. 

The User Software Interface features the usual 

friendliness of the previous CAEN systems. 

Modularity has been one of the leading criteria in 

the design and development of the system: both 

the Power Supply Section and the Board Section 

are completely modular. The Power Supply Section 

allows different configurations with up to 2 power 

supply units per mainframe (up to 1800 W), while 

the Board Section can house up to 6 boards able to 

perform different functions. The complete line of 

power supply boards and distributors that has been 

specially developed for SY1527 are fully compatible 

with the new mainframes. The minimum working 

system configuration consists of the primary power 

supply, one CPU controller and one board. The 

system allows also to deal 

with power supply solutions 

composed by “branch 

controllers” (housed in the 

system mainframe) and 

on-detector “remote boards” (manufactured in 

order to be magnetic field and radiation tolerant). 

A sophisticated trip handling via software allows to 

control and correlate trip conditions on the channels 

of the crate as well as of other crates connected to it. 

Live insertion and extraction of the boards, which 

reduces the down time of the global system, and 

easy access to the computing core and peripherals 

of the system complete the system flexibility. Easy 

interfacing is another key-point of the SY5527 

system. The Gigabit Ethernet interface (and the 

optional Wi-Fi interface) allows both an easy web 

access and the connection via OPC Server to a SCADA 

control system. Enhanced software programming 

features a unified command set independent from 

the interface used to communicate with the system. 

The Power Supply Section and Board Section can be 

externally synchronised via front panel connectors. 

Handy maintenance and upgrading, which 

constitute a major issue in the reliability of a system, 

are further guaranteed by the possibility of accessing 

and servicing the system via network facilities. A USB 

service port allows debugging, configuration and 

firmware upgrade. 

Two new powerful improvements has been carried 

out on the new backplane: 

• A new 48V Power Bus distribution 

• FLEXRAY Fast Serial Link 


NEW 

• Houses up to 6 boards (HV/LV or “branch controllers”) 

• Ad-hoc boards and peripheral systems 

• Communications via Gigabit Ethernet 

• Communications via Wi-Fi (optional) 

• OPC Server to ease integration in DCS 

• Fast, accurate setting and monitoring of channel parameters 

• Live insertion of boards 

• Advanced Trip handling 

• Hardware current protection 

• Modular and expandable power supply 

• Secure access to the system via Intranet 

• Application software for remote control 

• Graphical web interface 



Code 

| Description 

WSY5527BSCXA SY5527 – Universal Multichannel Power Supply System – BASIC 600W 

WSY5527ADVXA SY5527 – Universal Multichannel Power Supply System – ADVANCED 600W 

WSY5527FLLXA SY5527 – Universal Multichannel Power Supply System – FULL 600W 

WA4528BSCXAA A4528 – SY4527/SY5527 CPU Module - BASIC 

WA4528ADVXAA A4528 – SY4527/SY5527 CPU Module - ADVANCED 

WA4528FLLXAA A4528 – SY4527/SY5527 CPU Module - FULL 

WA4531XAAAAA A4531 – SY4527/SY5527 Primary Power Supply 600W 

WA4532S600XA A4532 – SY4527/SY5527 Optional Single Power Supply Unit 600W 

WA4533D1200X A4533 – SY4527/SY5527 Optional Double Power Supply Unit 1200W 

WA4535XAAAAA A4535 – SY4527/SY5527 Wi-Fi Dongle for wireless connectivity 

WSW4536XAAAA SW4536 – SY4527/SY5527 Control software functionality enhancement activation code 

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Low Voltage Floating Power Supply Boards 

A1513B - A1516B - A1517B - A1518B 

The A1513B, A1516B, A1517B and A1518B are single 

width (5 TE wide) boards housing 6 LV floating 

channels each. The boards provide 10V / 2.7A, 15 V / 

1.5A, 7V / 4A and 4.5V / 6A outputs respectively, with 

10 mV monitor resolution. 

The voltage drop over the cables can be recovered 

by using either the featured Remote Sensing Lines, to 

be connected on the load for sensing the drop, or an 

automatic Line Drop Recovery system. 

All the boards are provided with both current and 

voltage protections. If overcurrent occurs, the relevant 

channel can be programmed either to turn off after 

a programmable trip time or to keep on providing 

the maximum allowed current: this particular feature 

allows the module to operate as a current generator. 

6 Channel Floating Low Voltage Boards 

The maximum output voltage can be fixed, through a 

potentiometer located on the front panel, at the same 

common value for all the board channels and this value 

can be read out via software. A global enable/disable 

connector allows to disable the channels when it is not 

terminated on 50 Ω. 

It is also possible, via front panel logic signals, to enable 

individually each channel. 

The voltage ramp rates may be set independently for 

each channel. Moreover the floating channels allow 

on-detector grounding, thus allowing to reduce the 

noise level. 

Output channels are delivered through 37 pin DB 

connectors. 

• 6 floating channels 

• High resolution on voltage set 

• Programmable TRIP parameter 

• Programmable Ramp Up / Down 

• Voltage ripple smaller than 5mVpp 

• Current generator operation in Overcurrent 

condition 


MAINFRAMES 


Code 

| Description 

WA1513AXAAAA A1513B - SY1527 L.V. channels 10 V 2.7 A floating (6 ch) 

WA1516AXAAAA A1516B - SY1527 L.V. channels 15 V 1.5 A floating (6 ch) 

WA1517AXAAAA A1517B - SY1527 L.V. channels 7 V 4 A floating (6 ch) 

WA1518AXAAAA A1518B - SY1527 L.V. channels 4.5 V 6 A floating (6 ch) 

High Voltage Floating Power Supply Boards 

A1510 - A1511B - A1512 - A1519B 

The A1510, A1511B, A1512 and A1519B are single width (5 

TE wide) boards which house 12 HV floating channels 

each. The output voltage can be programmed and 

monitored in the following ranges: 

A1510: 100 V (10 mA current); 

A1511B: 500 V (1 mA /10 mA dual current range); 

A1512: 500 V (100 μA / 1 mA dual current range); 

A1519B: 0 ÷ 250 V (100 μA / 1 mA dual current range). 




Floating High Voltage Boards 









terminated on 50 Ω. The voltage ramp rates may be set 

independently for each channel. Moreover the floating 

channels allow on-detector grounding, thus allowing 

to reduce the noise level. 

Output channels are delivered through 37 pin DB 

connectors. 

• 12 Floating channels 

• High resolution on output voltage setting 

• Low voltage ripple 




condition 



Code 

| Description 

WA1510XAAAAA A1510 - SY1527 H.V. channels 100 V 10 mA floating (12 ch) 

WA1511XAAAAA A1511B - SY1527 H.V. channels 500 V 10/1 mA floating (12 ch) 

WA1512XAAAAA A1512 - SY1527 H.V. channels 500 V 1/0.1 mA floating (12 ch) 

WA1519XAAAAA A1519B - SY1527 H.V. channels 250 V 1/0.1 mA floating (12 ch) 

A1520P 12 Channel Floating 500 V/15 mA Board 

The A1520P is a double width board housing 12 

positive HV channels; each output channel has an 

independent floating ground. The output voltage 

can be programmed and monitored in the range 0 

÷ +500 V in 1 mV steps (17 bit resolution). All output 

channels are provided with Remote Sensing Lines to 

compensate for the voltage drop over the cables. 

The board is provided with both current and voltage 

protections. For each channel, it is also possible to 

set an output current limit in the 0 ÷ 15 mA range, in 

250 nA steps. The output current is monitored with 

25 nA resolution. If overcurrent occurs, the relevant 





A global enable/disable connector allows to disable 

the channels when it is not terminated on 50 Ω. 

The HV Ramp-Up and Ramp-Down rates may be 

selected independently for each channel in the 1 

÷ 50 V/s range (1 V/s step). Moreover the floating 



The board features the AMP 75 pin output connector. 

• 0 ÷ 500 V output voltage 

• 15 mA current range 

• 17 bit voltage setting/monitor resolution 

• ±1 ppm/°C thermal stability 

• ±20 mV voltage regulation stability 

• Ripple smaller than 20 mVpp 


condition 



Code 

| Description 

WA1520XPAAAA A1520P - SY1527 H.V. channels +500 V 15/1.5 mA floating (12 ch) 


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High Voltage Floating Power Supply Boards - continued 

A1534 6 Channel Floating High Voltage Boards 

The A1534 is a single width (5 TE wide) board 

housing 6 HV floating channels. The channels feature 

independent returns, insulated up to 100 V between 

each other; polarity is non-reversible. The output 

voltage range is 0÷8 kV (200 µA maximum output 

current) with 0.5 V monitor resolution. 

If the output voltage differs from the programmed 

value by more than 3% of voltage full scale range, 

the channel is signalled to be either in OVERVOLTAGE 

or UNDERVOLTAGE condition. Moreover, for each 

channel, a voltage protection limit SVMAX can be fixed 

via software with 1 V resolution and the output voltage 

can not be programmed beyond this value. 

The HV RAMP-UP and RAMP-DOWN rates may be 

selected independently for each channel in the range 

1÷500 V/s in 1 V/s steps. 

The output current is monitored with 20 nA resolution; 

if a channel tries to draw a current larger than its 

programmed limit it is signalled to be in OVERCURRENT 

condition; the Mainframe system detects this state as 

a fault and reacts according to the setting of the TRIP 

parameter, namely: 

1) TRIP=infinite ( = 1000 s) 

When the set output current value is reached the 

channel behaves like a constant current generator. 

2) TRIP=finite (< 1000 s) 

The output current keeps the set value only for 

programmed time interval and then is switched off. 

The TRIP time (i.e. the maximum time an 

OVERCURRENT condition is allowed to last) can be 

programmed in 0.1 s steps. 

The maximum output voltage (VMAX Hardware) can 

be fixed, through a potentiometer located on the front 

panel, at the same common value for all the board 

channels and this value can be read out via software. 

The boards host also a temperature sensor located 

on the PCB near the LV channels: the temperature 

values measured by this sensor are used to signal Over 

Temperature condition on the Mainframe. 

The boards are provided with an “EN” input that 

disables the channels when not terminated on 50 Ω. 

• 6 floating channels 

• 0÷8 kV output voltage 

• 200 µA current full scale 

• 500 mV Voltage Set/Monitor resolution 

• 20 nA Current Set/Monitor resolution 

• Voltage ripple smaller than 50 mVpp 


• Current generator operation in 

Overcurrent condition 



Code 

| Description 

WA1534XNAAAA A1534N - SY1527 H.V. channels -8 kV 200 µA floating (6 ch) 

WA1534XPAAAA A1534P - SY1527 H.V. channels +8 kV 200 µA floating (6 ch) 

A1526 6 Channel 15 kV Common Floating Return Board 

The A1526 is a double width board which houses 6 

HV channels, available both with either positive or 

negative polarity. The channels share a common 

floating return, which allows on detector grounding, 

thus reducing the noise level. The output voltage can 

be programmed and monitored in the 0 ÷ 15 kV range 

with 1 V resolution. The current full scale can be fixed 

via internal jumpers either at 100 µA or at 1 mA. 


protections. If overcurrent occurs, the relevant 









connector allows to disable the channels when not 

terminated on 50 Ω. 


selected independently for each channel in the 1 

÷ 500 V/s range (1 V/s step). Moreover the floating 



The board features the CPE HV output connectors and 

the relevant coaxial cable connectors (Mod. A997) are 

also available. 

• Channels with common floating return 

• Available with either positive or 

negative polarity 

• Dual current range 







Code 

| Description 

WA1526XNAAAA A1526N - SY1527 H.V. channels -15 kV 1/0.1 mA - CPE Conn. common floating (6 ch) 

WA1526XAAAAA A1526P - SY1527 H.V. channels +15 kV 1/0.1 mA - CPE Conn. common floating (6 ch) 

WA997XAAAAAA A997 - H.V. coaxial cable connector for A1526 

A1535 24 Channel 3.5 kV/3 mA Common Floating Return Board 

The A1535 is a single width (5 TE wide) board housing 

24 HV channels, available with either positive or 

negative polarity. The channels share a common 

floating return, which allows on-detector grounding 

reducing the noise level. The output voltage range is 0 

÷ 3.5 kV, with 3 mA maximum output current and 0.5 

V set and monitor resolution. 



channel can be programmed eihter to turn off after 







can be read out via software. Channels can be enabled 

or disabled through the Interlock logic. 


selected independently for each channel in the 1 ÷ 500 

V/s range (1 V/s step). 

The Mod. A1535 board is provided with the Radiall 52 

pin connector, whose mate cable connector (CAEN 

Mod. A996) and the relevant insertion/extraction tool 

(Mod. A995), are also available. 



• Available with either positive or negative 

polarity 

• 0 ÷ 3.5 kV output voltage 

• 3 mA current full scale, with 500 nA 

resolution 


• Voltage ripple


A1535S 24 Channel 3.5 kV/3 mA Common Floating Return Board/SHV Conn. 

The A1535S is a double width (10TE wide) board housing 24 HV channels, available with either positive or negative 

polarity. The channels share a common floating return, which allows on-detector grounding reducing the noise 

level. 

24 independent channels! 

Easy Maintenance! 

The output voltage range is 0 ÷ 3.5 kV, with 

3 mA maximum output current and 0.5 V set 

and monitor resolution. The board is provided 

with both current and voltage protections. 

If over-current occurs, the relevant channel 

can be programmed either to turn off after 

a programmable trip time or to keep on 

providing the maximum allowed current: this 

particular feature allows the module to operate 

as a current generator. The maximum output 

voltage can be fixed, through a potentiometer 

located on the front panel, at the same 

common value for all the board channels and 

this value can be read out via software. 

The board channels can be enabled according 

to the interlock logic. 

The HV Ramp-Up and Ramp-Down rates may be selected independently for each channel in the 1 ÷ 500 V/s 

range (1 V/s step). 


• Available with either positive or 

negative polarity 

• 0 ÷ 3.5 kV output voltage 


resolution 


• Voltage ripple

MAINFRAMES 


A1550D 12 Channel 5 kV/1 mA Common Floating Return Board/SHV Conn. 

The A1550D is a single width (5 TE wide) board 

housing 12 HV channels, available with either positive 

or negative polarity. The channels share a common 

floating return, which allows on-detector grounding 

reducing the noise level. The output voltage range is 0 

÷ 5 kV, with 1 mA maximum output current and 0.5 V 

set and monitor resolution. 



channel can be programmed eihter to turn off after 







can be read out via software. Channel can be enabled 

or disabled through the Interlock logic. 

The HV RAMP-UP and RAMP-DOWN rates may be 

selected independently for each channel in the 1 ÷ 500 

V/s range (1 V/s step). 

The A1550D board is provided with SHV coaxial 

connectors. 


Code 

| Description 

WA1550DXAAAA A1550DN - SY1527 H.V. channels -5KV 1 mA - SHV com mon floating (12 ch) 

WA1550DXPAAA A1550DP - SY1527 H.V. channels +5KV 1 mA - SHV com mon floating (12 ch) 



• Available with either positive or negative 

polarity 

• 0 ÷ 5 kV output voltage 


resolution 


• Voltage ripple

High Voltage Power Supply Boards 

A17xx - A18xx 

The A17xx – A18xx are single width boards housing 

12 HV channels each, with either positive or negative 

polarity, on SHV output connectors; output voltages 

range from 250 V/1 mA to 6 kV/200 μA. 






12 Channel High Voltage Boards 







terminated on 50 Ω. The voltage ramp rates may be set 

independently for each channel. 

• Available with positive or negative polarity 

• Output voltages from 250 V to 6 kV 

• Dual current range (A18xx) 

• 14 bit Volt Voltage Set / Monitor resolution 

• 12 bit current Set / Monitor resolution 

(A1821: 14 bit) 

• Low voltage ripple 


• Programmable Ramp Up/Down 




MAINFRAMES 


Code 

| Description 

WA1732NAAAAA A1732N - SY1527 H.V. channels -6 kV 1 mA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1732PAAAAA A1732P - SY1527 H.V. channels +6 kV 1 mA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1733NAAAAA A1733N - SY1527 H.V. channels -3/4 kV 3/2 mA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1733PAAAAA A1733P - SY1527 H.V. channels +3/4 kV 3/2 mA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1735NAAAAA A1735N - SY1527 H.V. channels -1.5 kV 7 mA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1735PAAAAA A1735P - SY1527 H.V. channels +1.5 kV 7 mA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1737NAAAAA A1737N - SY1527 H.V. channels -250 V 1 mA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1737PAAAAA A1737P - SY1527 H.V. channels +250 V 1 mA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1738PAAAAA A1738P - SY1527 H.V. channels +1.3 kV 10 mA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1738NAAAAA A1738N - SY1527 H.V. channels -1.3 kV 10 mA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1821NAAAAA A1821N - SY1527 H.V. channels -3 kV 200/20 µA (20/2nA res.) - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1821PAAAAA A1821P - SY1527 H.V. channels +3 kV 200/20 µA (20/2nA res.) - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1821HAAAAA A1821HP - SY1527 H.V. channels +3 kV 200/10 µA (20/1nA res.) - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1832NAAAAA A1832N - SY1527 H.V. channels -6 kV 1 mA/200 µA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1832PAAAAA A1832P - SY1527 H.V. channels +6 kV 1 mA/200 µA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1832NEAAAA A1832NE - SY1527 H.V. channels -6 kV 1mA/200 µA individual enable - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1832PEAAAA A1832PE - SY1527 H.V. channels +6 kV 1mA/200 µA individual enable - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1833NAAAAA A1833N - SY1527 H.V. channels -3/4 kV 3/2 mA/200 µA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1833PAAAAA A1833P - SY1527 H.V. channels +3/4 kV 3/2 mA/200 µA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1835NAAAAA A1835N - SY1527 H.V. channels -1.5 kV 7 mA/200 µA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1835PAAAAA A1835P - SY1527 H.V. channels +1.5 kV 7 mA/200 µA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1837NAAAAA A1837N - SY1527 H.V. channels -250 V 1 mA/100 µA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 

WA1837PAAAAA A1837P - SY1527 H.V. channels +250 V 1 mA/100 µA - SHV Conn. (12 ch) 


53

MAINFRAMES 

Low Voltage Power Supplies 

SY8800 Universal Multichannel Low Voltage Power Supply System (1250W US- 2500W EU) 

The SY8800 is a high density floating low voltage 

power supply system, designed to power low noise 

electronics with medium and high currents. 

• Compact Low Voltage Power 

Supply System 

• 6 Power Modules available 

• Floating channels 

• Remote control 

Six Power modules have been developed so far: 

• 2÷7V 550/1100W (typ. 110/220A @5V) 

• ±7÷16V 550/1100W (typ. 23/46A @±12 V) 

• ±20÷28V 550/1100W (typ. 11/22A @± 24V) 

The system is provided with Remote Sensing Lines to 

compensate for the voltage drop over the connection 

cables. Safety features include: 

• Over / under voltage protection when the output 

voltage differs from the programmed value 

• Programmable maximum channel output voltage 

limit (VOVP): the channel is tripped off• when its 

output voltage exceeds VOVP. 

• Overcurrent detection: if a channel tries to draw 

a current larger than its programmed limit, it is 

switched off. 

• Channels can be enabled or disabled through the 

Interlock logic. 

The voltage output Ramp Up/Down time may be 

selected independently for each channel in 5ms steps. 

Module control can take place either locally, assisted by 

a Graphic oled display or remotely, via Ethernet, USB, 

CANBUS and RS232. 


• 3U x 19” x 35 cm crate size 

• Floating channels 

• Local and Remote Control 

• Remote control via Ethernet, USB, CANBUS and RS232 

• Max output power: 2.5kW @ 220Vac, 1.5kW @ 115Vac 

• Up to 8 independent channels 

• Low noise 

• 6 Power Modules available 

- 2÷7V 550/1100W 

- ±7÷16V 550/1100W 

- ±20÷28V 550/1100W 

• 10mV Voltage Set/Monitor resolution 

• 100/200mA Current Set/Monitor resolution (2÷7V) 

• 20/40mA Current Set/Monitor resolution (±7÷16V/±20÷28V) 

• Individual channel ON/OFF 

• Sense wires for the voltage drop recovery 

• 4 Analog Input, 4 Digital Input, 4 Digital Output 

• Fans embedded for vertical cooling 

Mod. SY8800 power Modules 

Module Voltage Range Channels per module Max Current Max Power Module width Vset/Vmon res. Iset/Imon res. 

M01 2V÷7V 1 110A 550W 1 10mV 100mA 

M21 2V÷7V 1 220A 1100W 2 10mV 200mA 

B01 ± 7V÷16V 2 23A 550W 1 10mV 20mA 

B21 ± 7V÷16V 2 46A 1100W 2 10mV 40mA 

B02 ± 20V÷28V 2 11A 550W 1 10mV 20mA 

B22 ± 20V÷28V 2 22A 1100W 2 10mV 40mA 


Code 

| Description 

WSY8800XXXXX SY8800 - Universal Multichannel Low Voltage Power Supply System (1250W US - 2500W EU) 

WPERS8800M01 M01 - 1 Ch. LV Floating Power Module 2V÷7V / 110A (550W) 

WPERS8800M21 M21 - 1 Ch. LV Floating Power Module 2V÷7V / 220A (1100W) 

WPERS8800B01 B01 - 2 Ch. LV Floating Power Module ± 7V÷16V / 23A (550W) 





Powered Crates 

products 

Index 

VME Powered Crates ............................................................................... pag. 55 

NIM Powered Crates .............................................................................. pag. 58 

Mixed Powered Crates .............................................................................. pag. 60 

VME Powered Crates 

VME8100 

8U 21 Slot VME64/64X Enhanced Crate series 

The VME8100 crates are based on a modularity concept and 

consist of three detachable parts easy to exchange: 

- The Subrack (Bin + Backplane): Mod V8100XX 8U Bin, with 21 

slot monolithic backplane, (VME64/ VME64X ) 

- The Pluggable Power Supply: Models V81XX, VME Power supply 

with different configurations, allows up to 2500 W output 

- The Pluggable ventilation and control unit (2U Fan Tray): Mod 

A8160 Smart VME Fan Unit, with OLED display and various 

interfaces 

Safety features include: short circuit protection, Over / Under 

voltage protection, Over temperature protection. Remote 

monitoring and control take place through CAN bus, Ethernet, 

USB and RS232 interfaces. The crates are also SBC controlled via 

graphic OLED Display, provide Automatic Daisy Chain and support 

Chained Block Transfer (CBLT). User-friendly control software 

completes the VME 8100 features. The Unit is powered by 92 ÷264 

Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz, power factor 0.98% (230 Vac). 

• 19” x 8U (6+2) enclosure 

• 21 slot for 6U x 160mm VME modules 

• Pluggable Power Supplies with 

different configurations up to 2500 W 

• Available with VME64, VME64X 

compliant monolithic backplane 

• Pluggable 2U Fan Unit 

• Short circuit protection 

• Over / Under voltage protection 

• Over temperature protection 

• CAN bus, Ethernet, USB, RS232 interface 

for remote monitoring and control 

• SBC controlled with graphic OLED 

display 

• Automatic daisy chain, CBLT compliant 



VME64 or VME64X, removable Power 

Supply, removable smart Fan Unit, 

CANBUS, TCP/IP, RS232 and USB 2.0 control. 

Ordering Information VME8100 

Maximum currents 

Backplane Description Ordering Code +5V +12V -12V +3.3V 

VME64 

J1/J2 

VME64X 

J1/J2 

VME64X 

J1/J0/J2 

8U VME64 21 slot crate, J1/J2, smart fan unit 

8U VME64X 21 slot crate, J1/J2, smart fan unit 

8U VME64X 21 slot crate, J1/J0/J2, smart fan unit 

WV8100VME000 110 A 20 A 20 A - 

WV8100VME002 110 A 40 A 40 A - 

WV8100VME001 220 A 20 A 20 A - 

WV8100VME003 220 A 40 A 40 A - 

WV8100VME004 110 A 20 A 20 A 110 A 

WV8100VME006 110 A 20 A 20 A 220 A 

WV8100VME008 110 A 40 A 40 A 110 A 

WV8100VME005 220 A 20 A 20 A 110 A 

WV8100VME010 110 A 40 A 40 A 220 A 

WV8100VME007 220 A 20 A 20 A 220 A 

WV8100VME009 220 A 40 A 40 A 110 A 

WV8100VME011 110 A 20 A 20 A 110 A 

WV8100VME013 110 A 20 A 20 A 220 A 

WV8100VME015 110 A 40 A 40 A 110 A 

WV8100VME012 220 A 20 A 20 A 110 A 

WV8100VME017 110 A 40 A 40 A 220 A 

WV8100VME014 220 A 20 A 20 A 220 A 

WV8100VME016 220 A 40 A 40 A 110 A 


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VME Powered Crates - continued 

VME8200 

9U 21 Slot VME64X Enhanced Crate series 

The VME8200 crates are based on a modularity concept and 

consist of four detachable parts: 

- The Subrack (Bin + Backplane): Mod V8200/XX 9U Bin 1with 

21 slot monolithic backplane (VME64X J1/J0/J2). The rear J2/ 

J0 area of the VME backplane is available for 21 6Ux80mm 

(or3Ux80mm) rear transition modules (RTM)) 

- The Pluggable VME Power Supply with different 

configurations, allows up to 2500 W output 

- The Pluggable ventilation and control unit (2U Fan Tray): Mod 

A8160 Smart VME Fan Unit, with OLED display and various 

interfaces 

- The Pluggable air filter (1U) 

The power supply is placed in the bottom, behind the fan tray 

unit, in order to keep the rear of the VME backplane completely 

accessible. 

Safety features include: short circuit protection, Over / Under 

voltage protection, Over temperature protection. Remote 

monitoring and control take place through CAN bus, Ethernet, 

USB and RS232 interfaces. The crates are also SBC controlled 

via graphic OLED Display, provide Automatic Daisy Chain and 

support Chained Block Transfer (CBLT). User-friendly control 

software completes the VME 8200 features. The Unit is powered 

by 92 ÷264 Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz, power factor 0.98% (230 Vac). 

· 19”x 9U (6+3) enclosure 

· 21 slot for 6Ux160mm VME modules 

· VME64X compliant monolithic 

backplane 

· Pluggable Power Supplies with 

different configurations up to 2500 W 

· Pluggable 2U Fan Unit 

· Pluggable 1U Air Filter 

· Completely free rear side access of 

VME backplane with optional rear side 

transition card cage 3U/6U x 80mm 

· Short circuit protection 

· Over / Under voltage protection 

· Over temperature protection 

· CAN bus, Ethernet, USB, RS232 interface 

for remote monitoring and control 

· SBC controlled with graphic OLED 

display 

· Automatic daisy chain, CBLT compliant 

· Easy firmware upgrading 


NEW 

Full accessible backplane for Rear 

Transition Modules. 

Ordering Information VME8200 



WV8200VME011 110 A 20 A 20 A 110 A 

WV8200VME012 220 A 20 A 20 A 110 A 

WV8200VME013 110 A 20 A 20 A 220 A 

VME64X J1/J0/J2 VME64X 9U, 21 Slot J1/J10/J2, smart fan unit, RTM WV8200VME014 220 A 20 A 20 A 220 A 

WV8200VME015 110 A 40 A 40 A 110 A 

WV8200VME016 220 A 40 A 40 A 110 A 

WV8200VME017 110 A 40 A 40 A 220 A 

VME8010 - VME8011 

The VME8010 and VME8011 are a 21 slot VME crate, suitable for 

6U x160mm boards, with VME64 compliant backplane. A 1U 

space is reserved for Fan Unit. 

The Unit is powered by 100÷230 Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz. The Mod. 

VME8011 has a pluggable Power Supply. 

The power distribution is 60 A@+5 V, 6 A@-12 V, 8.9 A@+12 V. 

Simple and reliable! 

A low cost solution for your VME 

application! 

7U 21 Slot VME64 Low Cost Crates 

See Ordering Information below 

• Low cost compact solution 


• 21 slot for 6U x 160 mm VME modules 

• 470 W Power Supply 

• Pluggable Power Supply 

• VME64 J1/J2 monolithic backplane 


• Over / Undervoltage protection 


• 1U space for Fan Unit 

• Powered by 100÷230 Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz 

• CBLT cycles supported 



VME Powered Crates - continued 

VME8002 

5U 9 Slot VME64 Mini Crate 

The VME8002 is a 9 slot VME crate, suitable for 6U x 160mm 

boards, with VME64 compliant backplane. The Unit is powered 

by 220 Vac or 115 Vac, 50-60 Hz. The crate is remotely controlled 

via CANBUS. The power distribution is +5 V@30 A, ±12 V@8.5 A. 

Note: VME8002 cooling airflow is not sufficient for CAEN Mod. 

V1740/VX1740, V1751/VX1751. 

9 slot, VME64 with removable power 

supply! 


• 19” x 5U enclosure 

• 9 slot for 6U x 160 mm VME modules 

• Pluggable 350 W Power Supply 





• Remote control via CANBUS 

• Powered by 220 Vac or 115 Vac, 50-60 Hz 



CRATE 

VME8001 




by 110 ÷240 Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz,. The power distribution is 16 A@+5 V, 

7 A@+12 V, 0.7 A@-12 V. 


V1740/VX1740, V1751/VX1751. 


1U 2 slot, VME64 with 200 W Power 

Supply and horizontal ventilation. 






• Ventilation horizontal (side to side) 


• Powered by 100÷230 Vac, 50 ÷60 Hz 

VME8004 




NEW 



by 110 ÷240 Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz. The power distribution is 25 A@+5 

V, 16 A@+12 V, 1 A@-12 V. 


V1740/VX1740. 

2U 4 slot, VME64 with 250 W Power 

Supply and horizontal ventilation. 






• Horizontal Ventilation (side to side) 

• Powered by 100÷230 Vac, 50÷60 Hz 

VME8004A 




NEW 

The VME8004A is a 4 slot VME crate, suitable for 6U x 160mm 


by 110 ÷240 Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz. The power distribution is 25 A@+5 V, 

8 A@+12 V, 6.3 A@-12 V. The crate provides Automatic Daisy Chain 

and support Chained Block Transfer (CBLT). 

Note: VME8004A cooling airflow is not sufficient for CAEN Mod. 

V1740/VX1740. 






• Horizontal Ventilation (side to side) 

• Powered by 100÷230 Vac, 50÷60 Hz 


Ordering Information VME8010 - 8011 - 8002 - 8001 - 8004 - 8004A 



VME64 

J1/J2 

(*) NOT Pluggable Power Supply 

1U VME64 2 slot Mini Crate J1/J2 WV8001VME000 16 A 7 A 0.7 A - 

2U VME64 4 slot Mini Crate J1/J2 WV8004VME000 25 A 13 A 1 A - 

2U VME64 4 slot Mini Crate J1/J2 WV8004AVME00 25 A 8A 6.3 A - 

5U VME64 9 slot Mini crate, J1/J2 WV8002VME000 30 A 8.5 A 8.5 A - 

7U VME64 Low cost 21 slot crate, J1/J2 

WV8010VME000 (*) 60 A 8.9 A 6 A - 

WV8011VME000 60 A 8.9 A 6 A - 


57

CRATE 

NIM Powered Crates 

NIM8301 

7U 12 slot smart fan unit 300/600 W Crate 

The NIM8301 is a 7U (5+2) full size NIM crate (19”-12 slot) available 

with both pluggable 300 W and 600 W power supplies. The units 

are ventilated with pluggable 2U fan unit. 

Safety features include: short circuit protection, Over / 

Undervoltage protection, Over temperature protection. 

Remote monitoring and control take place through CAN bus, 

Ethernet, USB and RS232 interfaces. The crates are also SBC 

controlled via graphic OLED Display. User-friendly control 

software completes the NIM 8301 features. The Unit is powered 

by 110 or 220 Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz. 



• 12 NIM slot 

• Pluggable Linear Power Supply (300 W 

and 600 W available) 

• Equipped with long-life NIM connectors 





• CAN bus, Ethernet, USB and RS232 

interface for remote monitoring and 

control 


colour display 

• Ergonomic pointer 





Low Ripple Linear power supply! 300 W or 

600 W, CANBUS, TCP/IP, RS232 and USB2.0 

control. 

NIM8303 

5U 12 slot 300/600 W Crate 

The NIM8303 is a 5U Non ventilated NIM crate (19inch-12 slot) 

available with both pluggable 300 W and 600 W power supplies. 


Undervoltage protection, Over temperature protection. 

The Unit is powered by 110 or 220 Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz. 

The Mod NIM8303 is equipped with a Control panel with mains 

switch, status LEDs, FAIL output (LEMO 00) and test pin for all 

DC voltages. 

Low Ripple Linear Power Supply! 1/2 NIM 

width Control panel. 



• 12 slot non-ventilated NIM bin 

• Pluggable linear power supplies 

(300/600 W) 





• Control panel with mains switch, 

control LEDs and LEDs / test pins for all 

outputs 


NIM8302 

5U 10 slot 150 W Compact Crate 

The NIM8302 is a compact (10 slot free) non ventilated 5U NIM 

crate (19”) provided with pluggable 150 W power supply 

Safety features include: short circuit protection, Over/ 

Undervoltage protection, Over temperature protection.. The 

Unit is powered by 110 or 220 Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz. On the front panel 

the status of power supply is indicated by green/red LED. 

Short size, low ripple 150 W linear power 

supply, no fan Unit. 




• 12 slot non-ventilated NIM bin (10 free 

slots) 

• Slot linear power supply (150 W) 







NIM Powered Crates - continued 

NIM8304 

7U 12 slot smart fan unit Switching 2000 W Crate 

The NIM8304 is a 7U (5+2) full size NIM crate (19”-12 slot) with 

pluggable low noise switching power supply. 

The output power is up to 2000 W (2000 W @ 220 Vac, 1000 

W @ 100 Vac) The units are ventilated with pluggable 2U fan 

unit. Safety features include: Short circuit protection, Over 

/ Under voltage protection, Over temperature protection. 

Remote monitoring and control take place through CAN 

bus, Ethernet, USB and RS232 interfaces. The crate is SBC 

controlled via graphic OLED display. User-friendly control 

software completes the NIM 8304 features. 

The Unit is powered by 92 ÷264 Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz, power factor 

0.98% (230 Vac). 



• 12 NIM slot 

• Pluggable Switching Power Supply up 

to 2000 W 






• CAN bus, Ethernet, USB and RS232 

interfaces for remote monitoring and 

control 


display 

• Ergonomic pointer 



CRATE 

Low Ripple Switching power 

supply! Up 2000 W, CANBUS, 

TCP/IP, RS232 and USB2.0 

control. 

NIM8305 2 Slot Switching 450W Mini Crate 

The NIM8305 is a 2 slot NIM crate with switching power 

supplies; the unit is provided with three ventilation fans. 

The NIM8305 delivers 12 A @ ±6 V and 12 A @ ±12 V. 


Under voltage protection, Over temperature protection. 

The Unit is powered by 86 ÷265 Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz, power 

factor 0.98% (230 Vac). 



• 12 A @ ±6 V and 12 A @ ±12 V 

output 

• 2 air cooled NIM slots 

• Ideal for small experiments, 

laboratories and universities 

• Portable: 170x310x125 mm 3 

(WxHxD); 5 kg weight 

• Equipped with long-life NIM 

connectors 


• Active PFC 

• Extra low noise switching power 

supply 

• ON/OFF switch 

• Power good and stand-by leds 


NEW 

NIM8306 2 Slot Switching 750W Mini Crate 

The NIM8306 is a 2 slot NIM crate with switching power 

supplies; the unit is provided with three ventilation fans. 

The NIM8306 delivers 12 A @ ±6 V, 12 A @ ±12 V and 6 A 

@ ±24 V. 


Under voltage protection, Over temperature protection. 

The Unit is powered by 86 ÷265 Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz, power 

factor 0.98% (230 Vac). 



• 12 A @ ±6 V, 12 A @ ±12 V and 6 A @ 

±24V output 

• 2 air cooled NIM slots 

• Ideal for small experiments, 

laboratories and universities 

• Portable: 170x310x125 mm 3 

(WxHxD); 5 kg weight 

• Equipped with long-life NIM 

connectors 


• Active PFC 

• Extra low noise switching power 

supply 

• ON/OFF switch 

• Power good and stand-by leds 


NEW 

Ordering Information NIM8301 - NIM8302 - NIM8303 - NIM8304 - NIM8305 - NIM8306 


Form factor Power Ordering Code +6V -6V +12V -12V +24V -24V 

2 slot low cost compact sIze 

450 W WNIM8305XAAA 12 A 12 A 12 A 12 A - - 

750 W WNIM8306XAAA 12 A 12 A 12 A 12 A 6 A 6 A 

5U 12 slot (10 free) short size 150 W WNIM8302150W 5 A 5 A 3 A 3 A 1.5 A 1.5 A 

300 W WNIM8303300W 17 A 17 A 3.4 A 3.4 A 3.4 A 3.4 A 

5U 12 slot std size 

WNIM8303600W 45 A 45 A 8 A 8 A 8 A 8 A 

600 W 

WNIM8303600Y 20 A 20 A 15 A 15 A 4 A 4 A 

WNIM8303600Z 45 A 45 A 18 A 18 A - - 

300 W WNIM8301300W 17 A 17 A 3.4 A 3.4 A 3.4 A 3.4 A 

7U 12 slot std size 

smart Fan Unit 

(*) Different configuration on request 

600 W 

2000W@EU 

1000W@US 

WNIM8301600W 45 A 45 A 8 A 8 A 8 A 8 A 

WNIM8301600Y 20 A 20 A 15 A 15 A 4 A 4 A 

WNIM8301600Z 45 A 45 A 18 A 18 A - - 

WNIM8304XAAA(*) 90 A 90 A 20 A 20 A 10 A 10 A 


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NIM8315 

NIM Linear Power supply 150W 

The N8315 is a 150 W NIM Linear Power supply, suitable to any NIM crate. Safety features include: short 

circuit protection, Over/Undervoltage protection, Over temperature protection. The Unit is powered by 

115 or 230 Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz. On the front panel the status of the power supply is indicated by green/red LED. 

• Slot linear power supply (150 W) 

• 2.5 NIM slot width 




• Frontpanel with status LED and mains 

switch 


Code 

WN8315WAAAAA 

| Description 

N8315 - NIM Linear Power supply 150W (±6V 5A, ±12V 3A, ±24V 1.5A) 

Mixed Powered Crates 

NV8020 

7U VME/NIM Crate 6 slot VME64 400 W, 5 slot NIM 150 W 

The NV8020 is a 19” X 7U 84TE mixed VME NIM crate equipped 

with a 1U common fan unit. 

The VME section features 6 slots suitable for 6UX160mm boards, 

with VME64 compliant backplane. The section is powered by 

universal AC input switching Power Supply (6U 8TE). The Power 

distribution is 50 A@+5 V, 1.5 A@-12 V, 6.4 A@+12 V. 

The NIM section consists of 7 NIM slots (5 free) provided with 

pluggable 150 W power supply. The Unit is powered by 110 or 220 

Vac, 50 ÷ 60 Hz. On the front panel the status of power supply is 

indicated by green/red LED. 

Custom Tailored Solutions available 

upon request. 

• 19” x 7U (6+1) enclosure mixed VME/ 

NIM crate 

• VME section: 


• 400W Power Supply 

• 6U 8TE Switching Power Supply 


• NIM section: 

• 7 slot NIM (5 free slots) 

• Linear power supply (150 W) 

• 1U space for Fan Unit 






Code 

WN8020XAAAAA 

| Description 

NV8020 - VME/NIM 7U crate, 6 slot VME64 400W, 5 slot NIM 150W 


Preamplifiers 

products 

Index 

Charge Sensitive Preamplifiers ............................................................. pag. 61 

Wideband Amplifiers .............................................................................. pag. 63 

Preamplifier Power Supplies .................................................................... pag. 63 

Charge Sensitive Preamplifiers 

A422A Charge Sensitive Preamplifier with Timing (Box) 

The A422A is a charge sensitive preamplifier, designed to be used especially with semiconductor 

detectors and in particular whenever the charge division is required (as in position sensitive 

silicon detectors). The unit accepts both positive and negative input pulses. A Test input for 

detector gain calibration and a HV input (up to 5 kV) for the detector bias are also included. 

The output is an inverting unipolar voltage pulse, proportional in amplitude to the integrated 

charge; decay time is 300 µs. A Timing output provides an unipolar inverting fast voltage pulse, 

with a 15 ns typical rise time, across a 50 Ω load. Three different sensitivities (5, 30 or 60 mV/MeV) 

can be selected. 

• Positive or negative input signals 

• Energy sensitivity range of 5, 30 or 60 mV/MeV (Si) 

• Low noise 

• Timing output 

• Up to 5 kV (positive or negative) detector bias 

voltage 



Code 

| Description 

WA422AXAAAAA A422A - Charge Sensitive Preamplifier with timing (Box) 

A422 Charge Sensitive Preamplifier with Timing (Hybrid) 

The A422 is a charge sensitive preamplifier implemented on an open frame SIP hybrid assembly. 

The module is designed to be used especially with semiconductor detectors and in particular 

whenever the charge division is required (as in position sensitive silicon detectors). The unit 

accepts both positive and negative input pulses. A Test input for detector gain calibration and a 

HV input (up to 1 kV) for the detector bias are also included. The output is an inverting unipolar 

voltage pulse, proportional in amplitude to the integrated charge; decay time is 220 µs. A 

Timing output provides an unipolar inverting fast voltage pulse, with a 15 ns typical rise time, 

across a 50Ω load. Three different sensitivities (1, 45 or 90 mV/MeV) can be selected via internal 

connections. A 8-slot motherboard for the A422 is also available; it can be purchased equipped 

with LEMO 00 I/O connectors (Mod. A658) or with soldering pads (Mod. A658A). 

• Fast, low noise inverting preamplifier 


• Energy sensitivity range selectable between 1, 45 or 90 

mV/MeV (Si) 

• Timing output 

• Up to 1 kV (positive or negative) detector bias voltage 



Code 

| Description 

WA422XAAAAAA A422 - Charge Sensitive Preamplifier with timing (Hybrid) 

WA658AXAAAAA A658A - A422 Mother Board (Without connectors) 

WA658XAAAAAA A658 - A422 Mother Board (With connectors) 


61

PREAMPLIFIERS 


A1422 Low Noise Fast Rise Time Charge Sensitive Premplifier 

The A1422 series are charge sensitive preamplifiers, available with either 

1, 4 or 8 channels. Various sensivity values (5 mV/MeV, 45 mV/MeV, 90 

mV/MeV and 400 mV/MeV so far) are available and various detector 

capacitances (up to 200 pF and 1000 pF so far) are supported. 

All of them can be used in nuclear and subnuclear physics experiments, 

where very low noise, fast response and high counting rates are required. 

The modules accept both positive and negative charge pulses and provide 

an energy output in the ±4 V range across a 50 Ω load. Moreover, a test 

input accepts positive and negative signals for calibration purposes. 

The hybrid preamplifiers are realized using a Cold Discharge Mechanism: 

this allows to have a low decay time value maintaining a very high feedresistance 

value. 

This technique provides good performances minimizing the pile-up in 

presence of moderate high counting rates 

The A1422 are implemented into alloy boxes and feature SHV connectors 

for the IN/DETECTOR and HV BIAS signals, LEMO connectors for the TEST 

IN and ENERGY OUT and a cable with a D-type 9 pin male connector for 

the power supply. 

• Fast, low noise inverting preamplifier 


• Four available sensitivities (Si equivalent): 

5, 45, 90 and 400 mV/MeV 

• Up to 1000pF detector capacitance supported 

• 1, 4 and 8 channel model available 

• Up to 2 kV (positive or negative) detector bias voltage 

Custom Tailored Solutions 

available upon request 


Detector capacitance pF Gain mV/MeV No. of Channels Ordering Code Description 

1 WA1422A005F2 A1422A005F2 - 1Ch.Charge Preamplifier, 5mV/MeV gain, Cdet

Wideband Amplifiers 

A1423 Wideband Amplifier NEW 

The A1423 is a non-inverting Wideband Amplifier designed for fast detectors, as SiPMs and 

Diamonds, having a bandwidth of ~ 1.5 GHz (-3dB). The gain ranges from +15 dB to +50 dB 

and it is locally controlled through a rotary switch. The amplifier accepts both positive and 

negative input pulses and can provide an energy output in the 2Vpp range across a 50 Ω load. 

The amplifier is AC decoupled with an input and output impedance of 50 Ω (SWR < 1.5:1) and 

can carry a bias voltage for the detector up to ± 500 V. 

The A1423 is implemented in a shielded box and features SMA connectors for the HV BIAS, 

IN/ DETECTOR and OUTPUT. 

• Bandwidth: ~ 1.5 GHz (-3dB) 


• Gain range: from +15 dB to +50 dB 

• Input and output impedance 50 Ω, SWR

VME 

products 

Index 

ADCs (Peak Sensing) ................................................................................ pag. 64 

Digitizers .................................................................................................... pag. 65 

Amplifiers (Fast) ......................................................................................... pag. 67 

Attenuators ................................................................................................ pag. 68 

Coincidence/Logic/Trigger Units ................................................. pagg. 68, 69 

Scalers ................................................................................................. pagg. 69, 74 

Controllers ................................................................................................. pag. 70 

Discriminators ........................................................................................... pag. 71 

Fan In - Fan Out Units ................................................................................ pag. 72 

I/O Registers ............................................................................................... pag. 72 

QDCs ............................................................................................................ pag. 73 

TDCs ............................................................................................................. pag. 74 

Timing Units ............................................................................................... pag. 75 

Translators .................................................................................................. pag. 76 

ADCs (Peak Sensing) 

V1785 

8 Channel Dual Range Multievent Peak Sensing ADC 

The device supports MBLT and CBLT readout modes. 

The V1785 is an 8 channel Peak Sensing Analog-to- 

Digital Converter, housed in a 1-unit wide VME 6U 

module. Each channel is able to detect and convert 

the peak value of the positive analog signals (with 

>50 ns risetime) provided to the relevant connectors. 

Accepted input voltage range is 0÷4 V. Each channel is 

processed by two gain stages (x1 and x8) operating in 

parallel, followed by the ADC stage. A dual input range 

is featured: 0÷4 V (1 mV LSB) and 0÷500 mV (125 µV LSB); 

this allows to avoid saturation with larger input signals 

while increasing resolution with smaller ones. The ADCs 

use a sliding scale technique in order to reduce the 

differential non-linearity. 

Programmable zero suppression, multievent buffer 

memory, trigger counter and test features complete the 

flexibility of the unit. 

The board features also live insertion, allowing the User 

to insert (or remove) the board into (or from) the crate 

without switching the latter off. 

A Dual Range Multievent Peak 

Sensing ADC. 

Avoid saturation with big input 

signals and increase resolution 

with small ones! 

• Two simultaneous input ranges: 0÷4 V / 

0÷500 mV 

• 12 bit resolution with 15 bit dynamics 

• 125 µV LSB on low range, 1mV LSB on high 

range 

• 2.8 µs / 8 ch conversion time 

• 600 ns fast clear time 

• Zero and overflow suppression for each 

channel 

• ±0.1 % Integral Non Linearity 

• ±1.5 % Differential Non Linearity 

• 32-event buffer memory 

• MBLT and CBLT data transfer 

• Multicast commands 

• Live insertion 



Code 

WV1785XNCAAA 

| Description 

V1785NC - 8 Ch. Dual Range Multievent Peak Sensing ADC 


ADCs (Peak Sensing) - continued 

V785 - V785N 

32 / 16 Channel Multievent Peak Sensing ADC 

The V785 (V785N) is a 32 (16) channel Peak Sensing Analog-to-Digital Converter, housed in a 1-unit wide 

VME 6U module. Each channel is able to detect and convert the peak value of the positive analog signals 

(with >50 ns risetime) provided to the relevant input connectors (header type for V785, LEMO 00 for 

V785N). Accepted input voltage range is 0÷4 V (0÷8 V for Mod. V785AG, see Ordering Information here 

below). 

The outputs of the peak detecting sections are multiplexed and subsequently converted by two fast 12-bit 

ADCs (V785: 5.7 µs for all channels, V785N: 2.8 µs for all channels). The integral non linearity is ±0.1% of full 

scale range (FSR), measured from 2% to 97% of FSR; the differential non linearity is ±1.5% of FSR, measured 

from 3% to 100% of FSR. The ADCs use a sliding scale technique to reduce the differential non-linearity. 

Programmable zero suppression, multievent buffer memory, trigger counter and test features complete 

the flexibility of the unit. 


A 16 channel flat cable to LEMO input adapter (Mod. A385, see Accessories section) is available for the V785 

(each V785 requires two A385 adapters for all 32 channels). The boards support a live insertion feature, 

allowing the User to insert (or remove) the board into (or from) the crate without switching the latter off. 

• 0÷4 V input range 

• Full 12 bit resolution 

• 5.7 µs / 32 ch and 2.8 µs / 16 ch 

conversion times 


• Zero and overflow suppression for 

each channel 

• ±0.1% integral non linearity 

• ±1.5% differential non linearity 

• 32 event buffer memory 





VME 


Code 

| Description 

WV785XACAAAA V785AC - 32 Channel Peak Sensing ADC (4V, No 12V DCDC, live ins) 

WV785XAGAAAA V785AG - 32 Channel Peak Sensing ADC (8V, No 12V DCDC, live ins) 

WV785XNCAAAA V785NC - 16 Channel Peak Sensing ADC (4V, No 12V DCDC, live ins) 

WA385XAAAAAA A385 - 16 Channel Cable Adapter (Flat to LEMO) for V785, 50cm ±10% cables 

Digitizers 

V1729A 

4 Channel 14 bit 2 GS/s (300 MHz bandwidth) Switched-Capacitor Digitizer 

The V1729A is a 4 channel 2 GS/sec Digitizer, housed 

in a 1-unit wide VME 6U module. The device is based 

on the MATACQ (analog matrix) chip developed in 

joint collaboration between the CEA/DAPNIA and 

the IN2P3/LAL. This module is best suited for the 

acquisition and digitizing of fast analog signals. 

The module houses four 14-bit ADC channels with 

2 GHz sampling frequency and 300 MHz bandwidth. 

The full measurement is performed in three phases: 

• Acquisition: the analog signal is continuously sampled 

at the selected frequency and stored in an analog 

circular memory (switched capacitor). 

The arrival of a trigger signal starts the end-ofsampling 

phase. When the sampling is stopped, the 

analog memory content, i.e. the last 2560 sampled 

points (out of which 2520 are valid), is thus frozen. 

• Digitization and Storage: after an acquisition stop 

command, the analog samples stored in the circular 

memory are rapidly (650µs) read out, converted into 

14-bits digital data and stored in a digital memory 

buffer. The information on the occurred end-ofconversion 

can be provided to the acquisition system 

either by polling an internal register, or by an interrupt. 

• Reading: the readout rate, for all digitized values 

stored in a 4-channel board, can reach approximately 

1 kHz. 

The device supports MBLT readout mode. GPIB and 

USB 2.0 are also featured. 

(CEA/DAPNIA & IN2P3/LAL Design) 

• 4 channels 

• 14 bit 2 GS/s Switched-Capacitor Digitizer 

• 2 GS/s max. sampling frequency 

• Full Scale Range: ± 1 V 

• 125 µV LSB 

• 2520 sampling points available 

• Five trigger modes (on signal, external, 

auto, auto+normal, internal random) with 

rising or falling edge detection 

• USB2.0 interface 

• GPIB interface 

• Integral non linearity: ± 0.1% 

• Differential non linearity: ± 0.005% 

14-bit of resolution, 2GS/s of sampling rate, USB2.0 Read out. 



Code 

| Description 

WV1729AXAAAAV 1729A - 4 Ch. 14 bit 2 GS/s (300 MHz bandwidth) Switched-Capacitor Digitizer 

Digitizers 

The CAEN Digitizers available in VME form factor are listed here below. 

CAEN Digitizers are platform independent instruments housing high speed (up to 5 GS/s) multichannel ADC, with local memory and 

FPGA for real‐time data processing. Available in different form factors: VME, NIM and Desktop. For more complete information see 

pages 18-28. General Digitizer Reference Table: 9/p. 97 

V1720 8 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer 



• Interface: VME64X, Optical Link 



DPP 

CI 

DPP 

PSD 





Code | Description | Input Type | SRAM Memory Sample/ch | AMC FPGA | FORM FACTOR 

WV1720XAAAAA V1720 - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C4, SE Single Ended 1.25 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1720BXAAAA V1720B - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 10MS/ch, C4, SE Single Ended 10 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1720CXAAAA V1720C - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C4, DIFF Differential 1.25 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1720DXAAAA V1720D - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 10MS/ch, C4, DIFF Differential 10 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1720EXAAAA V1720E - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C20, SE Single Ended 1.25 M EP1C20 6U-VME64 

WV1720FXAAAA V1720F - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C20, DIFF Differential 1.25 M EP1C20 6U-VME64 

WVX1720XAAAA VX1720 - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C4, SE Single Ended 1.25 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1720BXAAA VX1720B - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 10MS/ch, C4, SE Single Ended 10 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1720CXAAA VX1720C - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C4, DIFF Differential 1.25 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1720DXAAA VX1720D - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 10MS/ch, C4, DIFF Differential 10 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1720EXAAA VX1720E - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C20, SE Single Ended 1.25 M EP1C20 6U-VME64X 

WVX1720FXAAA VX1720F - 8 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C20, DIFF Differential 1.25 M EP1C20 6U-VME64X 


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WV1721XAAAAA V1721 - 8 Ch. 8 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer: 2MS/ch, C4, SE Single Ended 2 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1721BXAAAA V1721B - 8 Ch. 8 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer: 2MS/ch, C4, DIFF Differential 2 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WVX1721XAAAA VX1721 - 8 Ch. 8 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer: 2MS/ch, C4, SE Single Ended 2 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1721BXAAA VX1721B - 8 Ch. 8 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer: 2MS/ch, C4, DIFF Differential 2 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 


• Input range: 2.25 Vpp (10 Vpp and 500 mVpp on SE version on request) with digitally programmable offset 









WV1724XAAAAA V1724 - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/ch, C4, SE Single Ended 512 k EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1724BXAAAA V1724B - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 4MS/ch, C4, SE Single Ended 4 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1724CXAAAA V1724C - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/ch, C4, DIFF Differential 512 k EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1724DXAAAA V1724D - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 4MS/ch, C4, DIFF Differential 4 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1724EXAAAA V1724E - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 4MS/ch, C20, SE Single Ended 4 M EP1C20 6U-VME64 

WV1724FXAAAA V1724F - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 4MS/ch, C20, DIFF Differential 4 M EP1C20 6U-VME64 

WV1724GXAAAA V1724G - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/ch , C20, SE Single Ended 512 k EP1C20 6U-VME64 

WVX1724XAAAA VX1724 - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/ch, C4, SE Single Ended 512 k EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1724BXAAA VX1724B - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 4MS/ch, C4, SE Single Ended 4 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1724CXAAA VX1724C - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 512kS/ch, C4, DIFF Differential 512 k EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1724DXAAA VX1724D - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 4MS/ch, C4, DIFF Differential 4 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1724EXAAA VX1724E - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 4MS/ch, C20, SE Single Ended 4 M EP1C20 6U-VME64X 

WVX1724FXAAA VX1724F - 8 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer: 4MS/ch, C20, DIFF Differential 4 M EP1C20 6U-VME64X 

DPP 

PHA 

V1731 4/8 Channel 8 bit 1000/500 MS/s Digitizer 


• Bandwidth: 250 MHz (500 MHz available on request) 







WV1731BXAAAA V1731B - 4/8 Ch. 8 bit 1000/500 MS/s Digitizer: 4/2MS/ch, C4, DIFF Differential 2/4 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WV1731XAAAAA V1731 - 4/8 Ch. 8 bit 1000/500 MS/s Digitizer: 4/2MS/ch, C4, SE Single Ended 2/4 M EP1C4 6U-VME64 

WVX1731BXAAA VX1731B - 4/8 Ch. 8 bit 1000/500 MS/s Digitizer: 4/2MS/ch, C4, DIFF Differential 2/4 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 

WVX1731XAAAA VX1731 - 4/8 Ch. 8 bit 1000/500 MS/s Digitizer: 4/2MS/ch, C4, SE Single Ended 2/4 M EP1C4 6U-VME64X 






DPP 

PSD 


COMING SOON 

V1740 64 Channel 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer 









WV1740AXAAAA V1740A - 10Vpp input 64ch 12bit 62.5MS/s Digitizer: 1.5MS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single Ended 1.5 M EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WV1740BXAAAA V1740B - 64 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 1.5MS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single Ended 1.5 M EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WV1740CXAAAA V1740C - 10Vpp input 64ch 12bit 62.5MS/s Digitizer: 192kS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single Ended 192 k EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WV1740XAAAAA V1740 - 64 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 192kS/ch , EP3C16, SE Single Ended 192 k EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WVX1740AXAAA VX1740A - 10Vpp 64 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 1.5MS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single Ended 1.5 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

WVX1740BXAAA VX1740B - 64 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 1.5MS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single Ended 1.5 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

WVX1740CXAAA VX1740C - 10Vpp 64 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 192kS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single Ended 192 k EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

WVX1740XAAAA VX1740 - 64 Ch. 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer: 192kS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single Ended 192 k EP3C16 6U-VME64X 




V1742 32+2 Channel 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched Capacitor Digitizer 


• Based on DRS4 chip Switched Capacitor ADC 






Code | Description | Input Type | SRAM M.S/ch | AMC FPGA | FORM FACTOR 

WV1742BXAAAA V1742B - 32+2 Ch. 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched-Capacitor Digitizer: 1024 events/ch (1kS/events), EP3C16, SE Single Ended 128 k EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WV1742XAAAAA V1742 - 32+2 Ch. 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched-Capacitor Digitizer: 128 events/ch (1kS/events), EP3C16, SE Single Ended 1024 k EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WVX1742BXAAA VX1742B - 32+2 Ch. 12 bit 5GS/s Switched-Capacitor Digitizer: 1024 events/ch (1kS/event), EP3C16, SE Single Ended 128 k EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

WVX1742XAAAA VX1742 - 32+2 Ch. 12 bit 5GS/s Switched-Capacitor Digitizer: 128 events/ch (1kS/event), EP3C16, SE Single Ended 1024 k EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

VME 


V1751 4/8 Channel 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer 





DPP 


PSD 




WV1751BXAAAA V1751B - 4/8 Ch. 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer: 1.8/3.6MS/ch, EP3C16, DIFF Differential 128 k EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WV1751CXAAAA V1751C - 4/8 Ch. 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer: 14.4/28.8MS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single Ended 1.8/3.6 M EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WV1751XAAAAA V1751 - 4/8 Ch. 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer: 1.8/3.6MS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single Ended 14.4/28.8 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

WVX1751BXAAA VX1751B - 4/8 Ch. 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer: 1.8/3.6MS/ch, EP3C16, DIFF Differential 1.8/3.6 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

WVX1751CXAAA VX1751C - 4/8 Ch. 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer: 14.4/28.8MS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single Ended 1.8/3.6 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

WVX1751XAAAA VX1751 - 4/8 Ch. 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer: 1.8/3.6MS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single Ended 14.4/28.8 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

V1761 2 Channel 10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer 




NEW 






WV1761BXAAAA V1761B - 2 Ch. 10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer: 7.2MS/ch, EP3C16, DIFF Differential 7.2 M EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WV1761XAAAAA V1761 - 2 Ch. 10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer: 7.2MS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single Ended 7.2 M EP3C16 6U-VME64 

WVX1761BXAAA VX1761B - 2 Ch. 10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer: 7.2MS/ch, EP3C16, DIFF Differential 7.2 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 

WVX1761XAAAA VX1761 - 2 Ch. 10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer: 7.2MS/ch, EP3C16, SE Single Ended 7.2 M EP3C16 6U-VME64X 


V974 

4 Channel Variable Gain Fast Amplifier 

The V974 is a 4 channel Variable Gain Fast Rise Time 

Amplifier, housed in a 1-unit wide VME 6U module. 

The voltage gain for each channel is adjustable, via 

four rotary switches, from 1 to 10 in x1 steps. Channels 

are non-inverting and bipolar: they amplify both 

positive and negative signals. Input bandwidth is 170 

MHz for signals up to 50 mVpp and decreases for larger 

ones (up to 100 MHz @ 400 mVpp). Channels can be 

cascaded in order to obtain larger gain values. Each 

channel is provided with three LEMO 00 connectors, 

one for the input and two bridged for the output. 

The board features a ±2 V output dynamics. 4 screwtrimmers 

(one per channel) allow the offset calibration 

which operates over a ±25 mV range. The outputs 

feature a short circuit protection. The module does 

not require a VME interface, as it uses only the power 

lines of the VME crate. 



• x10 adjustable gain with x1 steps 



• Drives 50 Ohm loads 


• Rise/fall time

VME 

Attenuators 

V859 

Dual Attenuator 

The V859 is a dual Attenuator, housed in a 1-unit VME module. Its function is performed by resistive cells, so the 

module does not require any power supply. Attenuation ranges from 0 to 44.5 dB for each section (0.5 dB steps). 

The two sections can be cascaded in order to obtain a single section featuring a 0÷89 dB (0.5 dB step) attenuation. 

Each section is provided with two LEMO 00 connectors, one for the input (50 Ohm impedance) and one for the 

output, and seven toggle switches for attenuation setting. An additional switch allows to cascade the two sections. 

• Attenuation adjustable from 0 to 44.5 dB 

• Cascadeable sections 

• Input bandwidth larger than 300 MHz 

• 100 mW maximum input power 




Code 

| Description 

WV859XAAAAAA V859 - Dual Attenuator (0 to 44.5 dB) 

Coinc/Logic/Trigger Units 

V1495 General Purpose VME Board 

The V1495 is a general purpose programmable FPGA and I/O 

unit housed in a 1-unit wide VME 6U module. The board is a 

suitable solution for the implementation of digital functions 

such as Coincidence, Trigger Logic, Gate and Delay generator, 

Input/Output Regsiter and more. 

The architecture of the V1495 is based on the User FPGA 

(Altera Cyclone Ep1C20, 20K Logic Elements) which is directly 

interfaced to the front panel I/Os (up to 162 inputs and 

up to 130 outputs) and to an internal local bus. The VME 

interface is managed by another FPGA (not available for 

user programming) that implements the communication 

between the VME and the local bus, as well as the firmware 

upload of the User FPGA. The V1495 supports single D16/ 

D32 read/write cycles, 32 bit Block Transfer and Interrupts 

on the VME bus. 

The V1495 is also completed by 4 internal delay lines that can 

be used to generate programmable gate and delay signals. 

The channel interface can be freely expanded by adding 

up to three independent piggyback boards (there are 3 

expansion slots interfaced to the User FPGA), choosing 

between the five available types. 

• A395A 32 LVDS/ECL/PECL input channels 

• A395B 32 LVDS output channels 

• A395C 32 ECL output channels 

• A395D 8 NIM/TTL input/output channels 

• A395E 8 Analog output 16bit channels 

Therefore, the V1495 can achieve a maximum number of 

194 I/O channels. 

A Mounting Option is necessary in order to install three 

A395C on the V1495 (see Ordering Options). 

The User FPGA can be programmed “on the fly” via VME, 

without any external hardware tools, without disconnecting 

the board from the set up, and without resetting it or 

turning the crate off. A flash memory on the board stores 

the programming file, which can be loaded to the User FPGA 

at any moment. 

The board is sold with a pre-loaded demo firmware that 

implements a simple coincidence logic and I/O register. 

Free firmware demos are available on the CAEN web site: 

• User Demo 

• DAC Demo 

• Gate & Delay Generator Demo 

• Gate Pattern Demo 

• Pattern Recorder Demo 

CAEN has also developed a special firmware (FW1495SC) 

that implements a 128 ch, 270 MHz Multi Event latching 

scaler housing up to 128 independent counting channels 

(this maximum number of channels is achieved if the V1495 

is expanded with two A395A boards). 

Reference Table 14/p. 98 - 18/p. 99 - 19/p. 99 - 25/p. 101 

• User customisable FPGA Unit 

(with preloaded demo code) 

• LVDS/ECL/PECL inputs 

(differential) 

• 64 inputs, expandable to 162 

(with 32 outputs) 

• 32 outputs, expandable to 130 

(with 64 inputs) 

• 405 MHz maximum frequency 

supported by clock tree for 

registered logic 

• I/O delay smaller than 15 ns (in 

Buffer Mode) 

• Programmable 3-color LED 

• Libraries (C and LabView) and 

Software tools for Windows and 

Linux 


Code 

| Description 

WV1495XAAAAA V1495 - General Purpose VME Board 

WA395XAAAAAA A395A - 32 LVDS/ECL/PECL input channels interface for V1495 

WA395XBAAAAA A395B - 32 LVDS output channels interface for V1495 

WA395XCAAAAA A395C - 32 ECL output channels interface for V1495 

WA395XDAAAAA A395D - 8 NIM/TTL input/output channels interface for V1495 

WA395XEAAAAA A395E - 8 channel 16Bit ±5V DAC for V1495 

WA967XAAAAAA A967 - 32 Channel Cable Adapter (1x32 to 2x16) for V767, V862, V1190, VX1190, V1495 

WPERS0149501 V1495 Customization - 3 A395C Mounting Option 

WFW1495SCXAA FW1495SC - 128 Channels Latching Scaler for V1495 

Piggyback Boards A395A A395B A395C A395D A395E 

No. of channels 32 32 32 8 8 

Channel type Digital Input Digital Input Digital Input Digital I/O selectable Analog output 

Description Differential LVDS/ECL/PECL Differential LVDS Differential ECL NIM/TTL 16 bit resolution 

Output range: 

± 5V @10 kΩ RL 

± 4V @200Ω RL 

Note single ended TTL optional LVDS 100Ω RI ECL NIM/TTL selectable 50Ω Rt DAC board equipped with V1495 

Firmware and VHDL source for 

custom development 

Bandwidth 200 MHz 250 MHz 300 MHz 250 MHz - 

Front panel connector 

3M P50E-068-P1-SR1 

type (34+34) pins 

3M P50E-068-P1-SR1 

type, (34+34) pins 

3M P50E-068-P1-SR1 

type, (34+34) pins 

LEMO 00 LEMO 00 


Scalers 

FW1495SC 

128 Ch 270 MHz Multievent Latching Scaler Firmware 

The FW1495SC is a FPGA firmware for CAEN V1495 model that allows to use the V1495 as a 

Multievent latching scaler housing up to 128 independent counting channels (this maximum 

number of channels is achieved if the V1495 is expanded with two A395A boards). Each 

channel has 32 bit counting depth and accepts LVDS/ECL/PECL inputs; the maximum input 

frequency is 250 MHz (if A395D Mezzanine is used), 200 MHz for Motherboard and other 

Mezzanines. 

The board has a FIFO memory that stores the values of the counter, latched “On the fly” at the 

trigger arrival, while the counting goes on. The Trigger signal can be provided by an external 

NIM/TTL signal or by a VME request. It is also possible to generate a periodical Trigger signal 

by means of an internal programmable timer. The counters can be also read out “On the fly” 


real time via VME. A programmable General Input signal (NIM /TTL) can be programmed as 

CLEAR, TEST or VETO (in common for all channels). 

Free downloadable FW1595SC Trial version. 

• The User can download the Trial Version for evaluation. 

• The Trial version has a DAQ time frame limitation: every 30 min the user has to restart 

(Power off/power on) the board. 

• To get full functionality the user should purchase a License and register it. 

• The procedure is automatic and can be completed on our web site. 

VME 

• Up to 128 Channel Latching Scaler 

• 250 MHz maximum counting frequency 

• 32 bit channel depth 

• Multichannel scaler operation with programmable dwell time from 1 µsec 

to ~ 1 hour 

• 4 k x 32 bit multievent buffer memory 

• Trigger time tag 

• VME Block Transfer support 



Code 

WFW1495SCXAA 

| Description 

FW1495SC - 128 Channels Latching Scaler for V1495 

Coinc/Logic/Trigger Units 

V976 

Quad 4 Fold AND/OR/MAJ, NIM-TTL TTL-NIM Translator, Fan-In Fan-Out 

The V976 is a quad Logic Unit/Majority, Level Translator 

and Fan-In/Fan-Out, housed in a 1-unit wide VME 6U 

module. 

Each section features 4 inputs and 4 outputs on LEMO 

00 connectors and can operate as an AND/OR gate 

or as a 4 channel level translator (NIM to TTL / TTL to 

NIM). It is possible to use two or four sections together 

to obtain an 8 or 16 input Majority. 

The logic functions can be selected via front-panel and 

internal switches. Some extra functions, such as a 1 to 

12 Fan-Out, can be performed by cascading properly 

the module’s sections. 

The module accepts NIM and TTL inputs, while the 

outputs can be programmed to provide either NIM or 

TTL levels, either direct or inverted. 

The module does not require a VME interface, as it uses 

only the power lines of the VME crate. 

Reference Table 14/p. 98 - 18/p. 99 - 25/p. 101 

• Four independent sections with four 

channels each 

• TTL and NIM inputs automatically detected 

• NIM/TTL selectable output level 

• AND, OR, Majority function with selectable 

number of inputs 

• Logic Fan-In / Fan-Out 

• Direct or inverted output 


Code 

WV976XBAAAAA 

| Description 

V976B - Quad 4 Fold AND/OR/MAJ, NIM-TTL TTL-NIM Level Translator and Fan-In Fan-Out 


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VME 

Controllers 

V1718 VME-USB 2.0 Bridge 

The V1718 is a VME to USB 2.0 Bridge, housed in a 1-unit wide VME 6U module. The unit acts 

as a VME Master module and can be operated from the USB port of a standard PC. It can 

perform all the cycles foreseen by the VME64 (except those intended for 3U boards). The 

board can operate as VME System Controller (normally when plugged in the slot 1), acting 

as a Bus Arbiter in Multi-Master systems. 

The VME bus activity can be monitored in detail, both locally (through an LED display) and 

remotely. The front panel includes also 5 TTL/NIM programmable outputs on LEMO 00 

connectors (default assignment is: DS0/1, AS, DTACK, BERR and LOCATION MONITOR) and 

two programmable TTL/NIM inputs (on LEMO 00 connectors). The I/Os can be programmed 

via USB in order to implement functions such as Timer, Counter, Pulse Generator, I/O Register, 

etc. 

The V1718 – PC interface is USB 2.0 compliant, USB data transfer takes place through the High 

Speed Bulk Transaction protocol; the sustained data rate on the USB is up to 30 MByte/s in 

MBLT Read cycles. Thanks to the 128 KByte memory buffer, the activity on the VME bus is not 

slowed down by the transfer rate on the USB port. 

The Module is provided with drivers which support the use with the most common PC 

platforms (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Linux). Libraries and useful example programs in C/ 

C++, .NET and LabView are also provided. Firmware upgrade can be performed via USB. 

• No boot required, ready at power ON 

• Up to 30 MByte/s sustained data transfer rate 

• VME Master (arbiter or requester) 

• VME Slave (register and test RAM access) 

• Cycles: R/W, RMW, BLT, MBLT, IACK, ADO, ADOH 

• Addressing: A16, A24, A32, CR/ CSR, LCK 

• Data width: D8, D16, D32, D64 

• System Controller capabilities 

• Interrupt handler 

• Front panel Dataway Display (available also from 

PC and VME) 

• 5 outputs and 2 inputs, NIM or TTL, fully 

programmable 

• Libraries, Demos (C and LabView) and Software 

tools for Windows and Linux 



Code 

| Description 

WV1718XAAAAA V1718 - VME-USB 2.0 Bridge 

WVX1718XAAAA VX1718 - VME-USB 2.0 Bridge 

V2718 VME-PCI Optical Link Bridge 


The Mod. V2718 is a 1-unit wide 6U VME master module, which can be controlled by a 

standard PC equipped with the PCI controller card A2818 or with the New PCIe controller 

card A3818. The connection between the V2718 and the Ax818 takes place through an optical 

fiber cable (AY2705, AY2720, AI2705, AI2720). Multi crate sessions can be easily performed, 

since up to 32 daisy chained (with A3818 via optical fiber cables) V2718 can be controlled by 

one Ax818, thus building a CONET (Chainable Optical Network). 

The V2718 can perform all the cycles foreseen by the VME64 (except those intended for 3U 

Daisy-chain your systems by 

CAEN controllers! 

PCI and PCI-Express options 

combined with the speed of 

the optical link. 

boards). The board can operate as VME 

System Controller (normally when plugged 

in the slot 1) acting as Bus Arbiter in 

Multimaster systems. The VME bus activity 

can be monitored in detail, both locally 

(through a LED display) and remotely. 

The front panel includes also 5 TTL/ NIM 

programmable outputs on LEMO 00 

connectors (default assignment is: DS0/1, 

AS, DTACK, BERR and LOCATION MONITOR) and two programmable TTL/NIM inputs (on 

LEMO 00 connectors). The I/Os can be programmed in order to implement functions like 

Timer, Counter, Pulse generator, I/O register, etc. The LED display and the TTL/NIM I/Os are 

not available on Mod. V2718LC version. The sustained data transfer rate is up to 70 MByte/s. 

Thanks to the 128 KB memory buffer, the activity on the VME bus is not slowed down by the 

transfer rate on the CONet when several V2718s share the same network. 

The Module is provided with drivers which support the use with the most common PC 

platforms (Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Linux); libraries and useful example programsin C/C++, 

.NET and LabView are provided as well. Future firmware upgrade is possible via PC. 

• No boot required, ready at power ON 

• PC control through A2818/A3818 Optical 

Controllers 

• CONET1 OR CONET2 CAEN Proprietary 

Optical link Compatible 

• PCI 32bit/33Mhz with A2818 

• PCIe x8 with A3818 

• Daisy chain capability 

• Up to 100 MByte/s sustained data transfer 

rate (with CONET2) 

• VME Master (arbiter or requester) 

• VME Slave (register and test RAM access) 

• Cycles: RW, RMW, BLT, MBLT, IACK, ADO, 

ADOH 

• Addressing: A16, A24, A32, CR/CSR, LCK 

• Data width: D8, D16, D32, D64 

• System Controller capabilities 

• Interrupt handler 

• Front panel Dataway Display (available also 

from PC and VME) 

• 5 outputs and 2 inputs, NIM or TTL, fully 

programmable 




Code 

| Description 

WA2818XAAAAA A2818 - PCI Optical Link Controller 

WK2718XAAAAA V2718KIT - VME-PCI Bridge (V2718) + PCI Optical Link (A2818) + Optical Fibre 5m duplex (AY2705) 

WV2718XAAAAA V2718 - VME-PCI Bridge 

WKX2718XAAAA VX2718KIT - VME-PCI Bridge (VX2718) + PCI Optical Link (A2818) + Optical Fibre 5m duplex (AY2705) 

WVX2718XAAAA VX2718 - VME-PCI Bridge 

WAY2705XAAAA AY2705 - Optical Fibre 5 m. duplex 


WAI2703XAAAA AI2703 - Optical Fibre 30 cm. simplex 

WAI2705XAAAA AI2705 - Optical Fibre 5 m. simplex 


WA3818AXAAAA A3818 - PCIe 1 Optical Link Controller 

WA3818BXAAAA A3818 - PCIe 2 Optical Link Controller 

WA3818CXAAAA A3818 - PCIe 4 Optical Link Controller 



V812 

16 Channel Constant Fraction Discriminator 

The V812 is a 16 channel Constant Fraction 

Discriminator, housed in a 1-unit wide VME 6U module. 

The module accepts 16 negative inputs and generates 

ECL pulses when the input signals exceed a given 

Need a precise discrimination timing? 

Programmable output width? 

OR, Current Sum and MAJORITY 

outputs? 

This is your unit! 

threshold. Constant fraction technique allows to 

precisely determine the timing of the discrimination. 

The pulse forming stage of the discriminator produces 

an output pulse with adjustable width (via VME) 

in a range from 15 ns to 250 ns. Moreover, in order 

to protect against multiple pulsing, it is possible to 

program via VME a dead time, from 150 ns to 2 µs, 

during which the discriminator is inhibited from 

retriggering. The discriminator thresholds can be 

individually programmed via VME in a range from -1 

mV to -255 mV (1 mV step) through an 8-bit DAC. Each 

channel can be turned on or off via VME by using 

a mask register. A CURRENT SUM output provides 

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 Ohm 

load). A MAJORITY output provides a NIM signal 

if the number of input channels over threshold 

exceeds the Majority programmed value. Several 

V812 boards can be connected in a daisy chain 

via the CURRENT SUM output: in this case, by switching 

the majority logic to “External”, it is possible to obtain a 

MAJORITY signal when the number of active channels 

in the chained modules exceeds a global Majority level. 

The logic OR of discriminator outputs is available on a 

front panel NIM signal. 

• Thresholds individually programmable via 

VME 

• Constant fraction for precise discrimination 

timing 



• Global VETO and TEST inputs 

• Mask register for individual channel enable/ 

disable 



VME 


Code 

| Description 

WV812XBAAAAA V812B - 16 Channel Constant Fraction Discriminator 

V814 

16 Channel Low Threshold Discriminator 

The V814 is a 16 channel Low Threshold Discriminator, 

housed in a 1-unit wide VME 6U module. The board 

accepts 16 negative (positive on request) inputs and 

produces 16 differential ECL outputs with a fan-out of 

two on four front panel flat cable connectors. Maximum 

input frequency is 60 MHz. The pulse forming stage of 

the discriminator produces an output pulse whose 

width is adjustable in a range from 6 to 95 ns via VME. 

The discriminator thresholds are individually settable 

in a range from -1 mV to -255 mV (1 mV step), via VME 

through an 8-bit DAC; a positive input version (Model 

V814P), with the thresholds settable in the 1 mV to 

255 mV range, is also available. Each channel can be 

turned on or off via VME by using a mask register. 

A Current Sum output generates a current proportional 



hit into a 50 Ohm load). A MAJORITY output connector 

provides a NIM signal if the number of input channels 

over threshold exceeds the MAJORITY programmed 

value. Several V814 boards can be connected in a 

daisy chain via the Current Sum output: in this case, by 

switching the majority logic to External, it is possible 

to obtain a Majority signal when the number of active 

channels in the chained modules exceeds a global 

Majority level. The logic OR of discriminator outputs is 

available on a front panel NIM signal. 


VME 


• Non updating operation 



disable 



• High sensitivity with small signals 

• Negative or Positive input version available 



Code 

| Description 

WV814XBAAAAA V814B - 16 Channel Low Threshold Discriminator 

WV814XPBAAAA V814PB - 16 Channel Low Threshold Discriminator Positive Inputs 

V895 

16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator 

The V895 is a 16 channel Leading Edge Discriminator, 


accepts 16 negative (positive on request) inputs and 

produces 16 differential ECL outputs with a fan-out 

of two on four front panel flat cable connectors. 

Maximum input frequency is 140 MHz. The pulse 

forming stage of the discriminator produces an output 

pulse whose width is adjustable in a range from 5 

to 40 ns via VME. Each channel can operate either in 

Updating or Non-Updating mode according to onboard 

jumpers position. The discriminator thresholds 

are individually settable in a range from -1 mV to -255 

mV (1 mV step), via VME through an 8-bit DAC. The 

minimum detectable signal is -5 mV. Each channel can 

be turned on or off via VME by using a mask register. A 

Current Sum output generates a current proportional 



hit into a 50 Ohm load). A MAJORITY output connector 

provides a NIM signal if the number of input channels 

over threshold exceeds the MAJORITY programmed 

value. Several V895 boards can be connected in a 

daisy chain via the Current Sum output: in this case, by 

switching the majority logic to External, it is possible 

to obtain a Majority signal when the number of active 

channels in the chained modules exceeds a global 

Majority level. The logic OR of discriminator outputs is 

available on a front panel NIM signal. 


VME 


• Selectable Updating/Non Updating mode 




disable 




Code 

| Description 

WV895XBAAAAA V895B - 16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator 


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VME 

Fan In - Fan Out Units 

V925 

Quad Linear Fan In-Fan Out 

The V925 is a Quad Linear Fan In-Fan Out, housed in 

a 1-unit wide VME 6U module. The board features 

three4 In/ 4 Out and one 3 In/ 3 Out sections; one 

Discriminator channel is also featured. Each Fan In-Fan 

Out section produces, on all its output connectors, 

the sum of the signals fed to the inputs, which can also 

be inverted. Fan In/Fan Out inputs are bipolar, while 

the output can be either inverting or non inverting 

(jumper selectable independently for each section). 

Both input and output signals are DC coupled. 

Maximum input amplitude is ±1.6 V. Moreover 

each Fan In-Fan Out section features a screwdriver 

trimmer which allows the DC offset adjustment. The 

discriminator channel has one DC coupled input 

(trigger slope leading/trailing is jumper selectable), the 

threshold is screwdriver adjustable and monitorable 

via test point; the output is NIM standard, its width 

is screwdriver adjustable. Front panel LEDs allow to 

monitor all the mode, gain and polarity adjustments 

performed via internal jumpers. 


• Four independent sections 

• Bipolar inputs 

• Three 4 In / 4 Out and one 3 In / 3 Out 

sections 

• One Discriminator channel 

• Inverting or non-inverting mode 

independently selectable on each section 

• 120 MHz bandwidth 


Code 

| Description 

WV925XAAAAAA V925 - Quad Linear Fan In-Fan Out 

I/O Registers 

V259 

16 Bit Strobed Multihit Pattern Unit 

The V259 is a 16-bit Strobed Multihit Pattern Unit, 


is able to store internally a 16 bit input pattern which 

can be read via the VME bus; the board has 16 inputs; 

an input coincidence circuit, controlled by a GATE 

signal, selects the hits which are stored in a Pattern 

Register. If a channel has been already hit during 

the GATE window, the unit sets the relevant bit in a 

Multiplicity register. 

The unit provides a fast OR signal of the inputs. Input 

signals can be std. NIM or ECL depending on the 

purchased version (V259N or V259E). The control 

signals (GATE, CLEAR, FAST OR) are NIM for both 

versions. 

(CEA-IRF SACLAY design) 

• 16 input channels ANDed with a GATE 

signal 

• Two versions: NIM or ECL inputs 

• FAST CLEAR input 

• FAST OR output 

• Multiple hits register 



Code 

| Description 

WV259ECLAAAA V259E - 16 Bit Strobed Multi-Hit Pattern Unit (ECL Level) 

WV259NIMAAAA V259N - 16 Bit Strobed Multi-Hit Pattern Unit (NIM Level) 

V977 16 Channel Input/Output Register (Status A) 

The V977 is a 16 channel Input/Output Register, 


can operate either as a 16 channel general purpose 

I/O Register or as Multihit Pattern Unit; the operating 

mode is selected via VME and is signalled via front 

panel LEDs. The module has 16 Inputs/Outputs; an 

on-board switch allows to select between NIM and 

TTL output signals, while NIM and TTL input signals 

are both accepted; 2 LEDs signal the I/O status for 

each channel. The module features an additional 

channel (TEST CHANNEL), which allows to send a test 

pulse via a front panel pushbutton. Input channels can 

be individually/globally masked via VME or globally 

via a front panel GATE input. The channel status 

can be cleared either via VME or via the front panel 

common CLEAR input. The channels global OR and / 

OR outputs are available as front panel signals and can 

be eventually masked. GATE and CLEAR signals can 

be either NIM or TTL; OR and /OR can be set at NIM or 

TTL level in the same way of the output channels. Live 

insertion is also supported. 

• NIM and TTL inputs/outputs 

• Individual channel enabling/disabling 

• Software Input/Output generation 

• Fully programmable RORA Interrupter 

• Pushbutton TEST signal 

• Satus A capabilities 




Code 

| Description 

WV977XBAAAAA V977B - 16 Channel I/O Register (Status A) 


QDCs 

V792 - V792N 

32 / 16 Channel Multievent QDC 

The V792 (V792N) is a 32 (16) channel Multievent QDC, housed in a 1-unit wide VME 6U module. 

The board features 32 (16) Charge-to-Digital Conversion (Integrating ADC) channels. The inputs 

of the board are 50Ohm terminated and can only accept negative current pulses. For each 

channel, the input charge is fed via flat cable 

header (LEMO 00 connectors for V792N) 

Sliding scale technique 

and converted to a voltage level by a QAC 

implemented to improve the (Charge to Amplitude Conversion) section. 

differential non linearity. 

Input range is 0 ÷ 400 pC. The outputs 

of the QAC sections are multiplexed and 

A “must” for the Charge-tosubsequently 

converted by two fast 12-bit 

Digital conversion. 

ADCs. The integral non linearity is ±0.1% of 

Full Scale Range (FSR) measured from 5% 

to 95% of FSR. The ADCs use a sliding scale technique to improve the differential non-linearity. 

The device supports MBLT and CBLT readout modes. Live insertion is also supported. A 16 ch. 

decoupling board (A992, see Accessories section) is available for the V792 to avoid ground 

loops and signal reflections when long flat cable (110Ω) connections to the 50Ω inputs are used 

(one V792 requires two A992 boards). A 16 channel flat cable to LEMO input adapter (A392, see 

Accessories section) is also available for the V792 (one V792 requires two A392 boards). 

• 0 ÷ 400 pC input range 

• Full 12bit resolution 

• 100 fC LSB 

• 5.7 µs / 32 ch and 2.8 µs / 16 ch conversion 

times 



channel 







• Libraries (C and LabView) and Software tools 

for Windows and Linux 


VME 


Code 

| Description 

WV792XACAAAA V792AC - 32 Channel Multievent QDC (No 12V DCDC, live ins) 

WV792XNCAAAA V792NC - 16 Channel Multievent QDC (No 12V DCDC, live ins) 

V862 

32 Channel Multievent Individual Gate QDC 

The V862 is a 32 channel Multievent QDC, housed in 

a 1-unit wide VME 6U module. The board features 

32 Charge-to-Digital Conversion (Integrating ADC) 

channels. The inputs of the board are 50Ohm 

terminated and can only accept negative current 

pulses. Each channel has an independent gate input 

(GATE I) logically ANDed with a COMMON GATE input; 

the input charge on the I‐th channel is converted 

to a voltage level by a QAC (Charge to Amplitude 

Conversion) section when both the GATE I and 

COMMON GATE signals are active. Input range is 0 ÷ 

400 pC. The integral non linearity is ±0.1% of full scale 

range (FSR), measured from 2% to 97% of FSR; the 

differential non linearity is ±1.5% of FSR, measured 

from 3% to 100% of FSR. The ADCs use a sliding scale 

technique to reduce the differential non-linearity. 

The outputs of the QAC sections are multiplexed and 

subsequently converted by two fast 12-bit ADCs (5.7 

µs for 32 channels). The V862 offers a 32 event buffer 

memory; programmable zero suppression and trigger 

counter complete the features of the unit. The device 

supports MBLT and CBLT readout modes. Live insertion 

is also supported. 

Our well known QDC improved 

with the individual gate per 

channel. 

• Individual Gate input per channel 

• 0 ÷ 400 pC input range 

• Full 12-bit resolution 

• 100 fC LSB 




channel 







• Libraries (C and LabView) and Software 

tools for Windows and Linux 



Code 

| Description 

WV862XACAAAA V862AC - 32 Channel Multievent QDC With Individual Gate (live insertion) 


V965 - V965A 

The V965 (V965A) is a 16 (8) channel Dual Dange 

Multievent QDC, housed in a 1-unit wide VME 6U 

module. The board features 16 (8) Charge-to-Digital 

Conversion Integrating ADC channels. The inputs of 

the board are 50Ohm terminated and can only accept 

negative current pulses. 

For each channel, the input charge is converted 

to a voltage level by a QAC (Charge to Amplitude 

Conversion) section. Each QAC output is then 

converted by two ADCs in parallel; one ADC is 

preceded by a x1 gain stage, the other by a 9x gain 

stage. A dual input range is then featured: 0 ÷ 900 

pC (200 fC LSB) and 0 ÷ 100 pC (25 fC LSB); this allows 

to avoid saturation with big charge pulses while 

increasing resolution with small ones. 

16/8 Channel Dual Range Multievent QDC 

The outputs of the QAC sections are multiplexed and 

subsequently converted by two fast 12-bit ADCs. 

The ADCs use a sliding scale technique to improve 

the differential non-linearity. Programmable zero 

suppression, multi-event buffer memory, trigger 

counter and test features complete the flexibility of 

the unit. 


Live insertion is also supported. 

Avoid saturation with big input 

signals and increase resolution 

with small ones with the CAEN 

Dual Range Charge ADC! 


Code 

| Description 

WV965XBAAAAA V965 - 16 Channel Dual Range Multievent QDC (No 12V DCDC, live ins) 

WV965AXBAAAA V965A - 8 Channel Dual Range Multievent QDC (No 12V DCDC, live ins) 


• Two simultaneous ranges: 0 ÷ 900 pC / 0÷100 pC 

• 12 bit resolution with 15 bit dynamics 

• 25 fC LSB on low range, 200 fC LSB on high 

range 




channel 

• ±0.1 % Integral non linearity 

• ±1.5 % Differential non linearity 








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VME 

Scalers 

V830 

32 Channel Latching Scaler 

The V830AC is a 32 channel Multievent Latching Scaler, 

housed in a 1-unit wide VME 6U module. 

Each channel has 32 bits counting depth and accepts 

ECL inputs (LVDS on V830LC, see ordering options); 

the maximum input frequency is 250 Mhz. The 

counters’ values can be read on the fly via VME without 

interfering on data acquisition process. 

The V830 is equipped with a 32k x 32 bit multievent 

buffer memory which may be used to store and 

readout accumulated data during subsequent 

counting. 

The Trigger signal can be provided by an 

external NIM/ECL signal or by a VME request. It is also 

possible to generate a periodical Trigger signal by 

means of an internal programmable timer. 

The module features VETO and CLEAR ECL inputs and a 

TEST NIM input (in common for all channels). 


Live insertion is also supported. 

”Read on the fly” up to the least 

significant bit. 

A real 250 MHz 32bit latching scaler. 


Code 

| Description 

WV830XACAAAA V830AC - 32 Channel 32 Bit Scaler 250 MHz (With FIFO) ECL inputs 

WV830LXCAAAA V830LC - 32 Channel 32 Bit Scaler 250 MHz (With FIFO) LVDS inputs 


• Available with either ECL or LVDS inputs 

• 250 MHz counting frequency 

• 32 bit channel depth 

• Multichannel scaler operation with 

programmable dwell time from 1.2 µs to 

1700 s 



• 32 k x 32 bit multievent buffer memory 


TDCs 

V1190A - V1190B 

128/64 Channel Multihit TDC 

The V1190A (V1190B) is a 128 (64) channel Multihit TDC, housed in a 1-unit wide VME 6U module. 

The unit features High Performance Time to Digital Converter chips developed by CERN. LSB 

can be set at 100 ps (19 bit resolution, 52 µs FSR), 200 ps (19 bit, 104 µs FSR) or 800 ps (17 bit, 

104 µs FSR). The channels can be enabled for the 

detection of hits rising/falling edges or for their 

width measurement (both the edges’ timing, and 

the hit width can be measured with the selected 

resolution). For each channel there is a digital 

adjustment for the zero-ing of any offsets. The 

data acquisition can be programmed in “Events” 

(“Trigger Matching Mode”, with a programmable 

time window) or in “Continuous Storage Mode”. 

Both ECL and LVDS input signals are supported. 

Per formant and cost 

effective. 

128 acquisition channels 

with 3 different sub nano 

seconds timing resolution 

squeezed in a 1U VME 

module. 

The board houses a 32 k x 32 bit deep Output 

Buffer, that can be readout via VME in a completely 

independent way from the acquisition itself. The device supports MBLT, CBLT and 2eSST readout 

modes. Live insertion is also supported. 


Code 

| Description 

WV1190AEXAAA V1190A - 128 Ch Multievent Multihit TDC 100-200-800 psec ECL/LVDS 

WV1190BEXAAA V1190B - 64 Ch Multievent Multihit TDC 100-200-800 psec ECL/LVDS 


WVX1190AEXAA VX1190A - 128 Ch. Multievent Multihit TDC 100-200-800 psec ECL/LVDS 

WVX1190BEXAA VX1190B - 64 Ch. Multievent Multihit TDC 100-200-800 psec ECL/LVDS 

WVX1190AEXAE VX1190A - 2eSST 128 Ch. Multievent Multihit TDC 100-200-800 psec ECL/LVDS 

WVX1190BEXAE VX1190B - 2eSST 64 Ch. Multievent Multihit TDC 100-200-8 00 psec ECL/LVDS 

WV1190AEXAAE V1190A - 2eSST 128 Ch. Multievent Multihit TDC 100-200-800 psec ECL/LVDS 

WV1190BEXAAE V1190B - 2eSST 64 Ch. Multievent Multihit TDC 100-200-80 0 psec ECL/LVDS 

• 3 programmable ranges: 100 ps LSB (19 bit 

resolution), 200 ps LSB (19 bit) and 800 ps 

LSB (17 bit) 

• ECL/LVDS inputs automatically detected 

• 5 ns Double Hit Resolution 

• Leading and Trailing Edge detection 

• Trigger Matching and Continuous Storage 

acquisition modes 

• 32 k x 32 bit output buffer 

• MBLT, CBLT and 2eSST data transfer 






V1290A - V1290N 

32/16 Channel Multihit TDC 

The V1290A (V1290N) is a 32 (16) channel Multihit TDC, housed in a 1-unit wide VME 6U module. 

The unit features High Performance Time to Digital Converter chips developed by CERN. LSB is 

25 ps (21 bit resolution, 52 µs FSR). The module accepts both ECL and LVDS inputs (NIM inputs 

on V1290N). 

The channels can be enabled for the detection of hits rising/falling edges. For each channel there 

is a digital adjustment for the zero-ing of any offsets. The data acquisition can be programmed 

in “Events” (“Trigger Matching Mode”, with a programmable time window) or in “Continuous 

Storage Mode”. 

The board houses a 32 k x 32 bit deep Output Buffer, that can be readout via VME in a completely 

independent way from the acquisition itself. The device supports MBLT, CBLT and 2eSST readout 

modes. Live insertion is also supported. 


Code 

| Description 

WV1290AEXAAA V1290A - 32 Ch Multievent Multihit TDC 25 psec ECL/LVDS 

WV1290BNXAAA V1290N - 16 Ch Multievent Multihit TDC 25 psec NIM 

WVX1290AEXAA VX1290A - 32 Ch. Multievent Multihit TDC 25 psec ECL/LVDS (no JAUX) 

WVX1290BNXAA VX1290N - 16 Ch. Multievent Multihit TDC 25 psec NIM (no JAUX) 

WVX1290AEXAE VX1290A - 2eSST 32 Ch. Multievent Multihit TDC 25 psec E CL/LVDS 

WVX1290BNXAE VX1290N - 2eSST 16 Ch. Multievent Multihit TDC 25 psec NIM 

WV1290AEXAAE V1290A - 2eSST 32 Ch. Multievent Multihit TDC 25 psec ECL/LVDS 

WV1290BNXAAE V1290N - 2eSST 16 Ch. Multievent Multihit TDC 25 psec NIM 

• 25 ps LSB 

• 21 bit resolution 

• 52 µs full scale range 

• 5 ns Double Hit Resolution 

• Leading and Trailing Edge detection 

• Trigger Matching and Continuous Storage 

acquisition modes 

• 32 k x 32 bit output buffer 

• MBLT, CBLT and 2eSST data transfer 


• Live Insertion 





TDCs - continued 

V775 - V775N 

32 / 16 Channel Multievent TDC 

The V775 (V775N) is a 32 (16) Channel Multievent TDC, housed in a 1-unit wide VME 6U module. 

The Full Scale Range can be selected via VME from 140 ns to 1.2 ms with 8 bit resolution. The 

board can operate both in COMMON START and in COMMON STOP mode. Each time interval 

between the COM signal and the input signal is converted into a voltage level by the TAC sections. 

The outputs of the TAC sections are multiplexed and subsequently converted by two fast ADC 

modules (5.7 ms conversion time). The V775N houses 16 channels on LEMO 00 connectors and 

shares most of its features with the Mod. V775. 

The integral non linearity is ±0.1% of full scale range (FSR), measured from 2% to 95% of FSR; 

the differential non linearity is ±1.5% of FSR, measured from 3% to 100% of FSR. The ADCs use a 

sliding scale technique to reduce the differential non-linearity. 

Programmable zero suppression, multievent buffer memory, trigger counter and test features 

complete the flexibility of the unit. The devices support MBLT and CBLT readout modes. 

• Full scale range programmable from 140 

ns to 1.2 µs 

• 12 bit resolution with 15 bit dynamic 

range 

• 35 ps LSB 

• 5.7 µs / 32 ch and 2.8 µs / 16 ch conversion 

times 



channel 









VME 


Code 

| Description 

WV775XACAAAA V775AC - 32 Channel Multievent TDC (No 12V DCDC, No live ins) 

WV775XNCAAAA V775NC - 16 Channel Multievent TDC (No 12V DCDC, No live ins) 

WPERS0077501 V775 Customization - 12µS Full Scale 

Timing Units 

V972 

Delay Unit 

The V972 is a Delay Unit housed in a 1-unit wide VME 6U module. Delay values range from 0 to 31.5 ns (+ 2.6 ns 

offset), adjustable in 0.5 ns steps via front panel toggle switches. The delay lines consist of calibrated coaxial 

cables for high accuracy delay and do not require power supply. 

• Completely passive delay via a set of 

calibrated coaxial cable stubs (50 Ohm) 

• 0 to 31.5 ns delay with 2.6 ns offset 

• 0.5 ns resolution 

• ±100 ps accuracy on 0.5 to 8 ns delay steps; 

±200 ps accuracy on 16 ns step 

• VSWR < 1.15 



Code 

| Description 

WV972XAAAAAA V972 - Delay Unit (2.6 to 34.1 ns) 

V993B Dual Timer 

The V993B is a Dual Timer, housed in a 1-unit wide 

VME module. 

Each timer section is a triggered pulse generator which 

provides NIM/TTL (NIM/TTL selection is performed via 

an on-board switch) and ECL pulses (width from 50 ns 

to 10 s) when triggered. The output pulses are available 

both in normal and complementary mode. 

Timers can be re-triggered with the END MARKER 

signal. 

The coarse adjustment of the output width can be 

performed via a 9-position rotary switch, while the fine 

adjustment can be performed either via a precision 

potentiometer or by providing an external voltage.The 

START trigger can be provided either via an external 

signal (NIM, TTL or ECL) or manually via a front panel 

switch. 

The module features also VETO and RESET input 

signals. RESET is also available on a front panel switch. 

The V993B is equipped with LEMO 00 connectors for 

NIM/TTL signals and male pin couples for ECL signals. 

• Manual or pulse triggered START (NIM, TTL 

or ECL) 

• Monostable or bistable operation 

• NIM, TTL and ECL output pulses from 50 ns 

to 10 s 


• (NIM, TTL and ECL) END-MARKER pulse 




Code 

| Description 

WV993XBAAAAA V993B - Dual Timer 


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VME 

Timing Units - continued 

V993C Dual Timer 

The V993C is a Dual Timer, housed in a 2‐unit wide VME module. 

Each timer section is a triggered pulse generator which provides NIM/TTL (NIM/TTL selection is performed via an 

on board switch) and ECL pulses (width from 50 ns to 10 s) when triggered. The output pulses are available both 

in normal and complementary mode. 

Timers can be re-triggered with the END MARKER signal. 

The coarse adjustment of the output width can be performed via a 9‐position rotary switch, while the fine 

adjustment can be performed either via a 15 turn dial handle (with lock) or by providing an external voltage. The 

START trigger can be provided either via an external signal (NIM, TTL or ECL) or manually via a front panel switch. 

The module features also VETO and RESET input signals. RESET is also available on a front panel switch. 

The V993C is equipped with LEMO 00 connectors for NIM/TTL signals and male pin couples for ECL signals. 


• Manual or pulse triggered START (NIM, TTL 

or ECL) 

• Monostable (re-trigger) or bistable 

operation 

• NIM, TTL and ECL output pulses from 50 ns 

to 10 s 


• (NIM, TTL and ECL) END-MARKER pulse 


NEW 


Code 

| Description 

WV993XCAAAAA V993C - Dual Timer 

NEW 

Translator 

V538A 

8 Channel NIM-ECL/ECL-NIM Translator 

The V538A is an 8 channel NIM-ECL/ECL-NIM Translator, housed in a 1-unit wide VME module. Each of the 8 

channels accepts a NIM or ECL signal and provides two NIM and two ECL outputs (OUT 0÷7 A, B). The NIM and ECL 

inputs of each channel are ORed prior to fan-out. The maximum operating frequency is 300 MHz. 

Two front panel input bridged connectors accept a COMMON IN NIM signal, which allows the use of the module 

as a fan-out of 16 NIM and 16 ECL signals. 

• 8 independent NIM to ECL/NIM and ECL to 

NIM/ECL channels 

• NIM and ECL fan-out of 2 

• 300 MHz maximum operating frequency 

• COMMON IN input with a fan-out of 16 

(both NIM and ECL) 

• I/O delay

Readout Systems 

products 

SY2791 TPC Readout System 

The SY2791 is a complete detector 

readout system, ideally suited for liquid 

Argon TPC (Time Projection Chamber), 

but easily customizable for a wide 

variety of detectors. The system is 

housed in a 19” 4U crate that contains 

the A2793 AC/DC power supply unit and 

eight A2792 acquisition modules, with 

32 channels each. In total, one SY2791 

can read up to 256 channels. 

The analog signals coming from the 

detector feed directly the inputs of the 

A2792s, where the preamplifiers are 

arranged in arrays of plug-in hybrid 

circuits (2 channels each) and enclosed in 

a metal shielded box. This solution allows 

the preamplifier to be chosen to match 

the specific requirements. 

The preamplifier outputs are digitized by 

12 bit 2.5 MS/s flash ADCs and processed 

by the internal acquisition logic, 

implemented in a programmable FPGA 

which provides the trigger logic, the data 

storage in local memory buffers and the 

readout through a proprietary optical 

link, controlled by the PCI board A2818 or 

by the new PCIe Controller A3818. 

The A3818 is a PCI Express card which 

allows the control up to 4 independent 

optical link networks. 

This compact and modular solution 

permits to place the readout electronics 

very close to the detector, giving the 

best performances in terms of noise and 

resolution. The optical fiber allows the 

system to be connected to the host PC 

as far as few hundred meters; the fiber 

guarantees easy cabling and absence of 

ground loops. 

One PCIe card A3818 can control up to 

4 independent optical link (CONET2) 

networks, each network can be made 

of up to 8 A2792s (that is one full crate), 

which means 1024 channels controlled 

and readout from a single commercial PC. 

• Complete detector readout system, 

designed for liquid Argon TPC 

• Easily customizable for a wide range of 

detectors 

• 19” 4U crate housing 256 channels and 

the power supply 

• Plug-in Preamplifiers on hybrid circuits 

• 12 bit / 2.5 MS/s digitizing 

• 1 or 8 Mbyte memory buffer 

• Independent channel self triggering 

• TT-Link: synchronization and trigger 

distribution over a single wire 

• FPGA based design: possibility of 

firmware customization 

• PC control through A2818/A3818 

Optical Controllers 

• 80 MB/s Readout via daisy chainable 

optical link 

• Software for Windows and Linux (C 

and Labview) 

• A3818 PCIe controller available for 

handling up to 4 optical link networks 

of 8 daisy chained A2792 

• Developed in collaboration with ETH 

Zurich 

This solution allows the preamplifier, which 

is detector and application dependent, to be 

re-designed or adapted to match the specific 

requirements. 

A3818 PCIe controller 

A2818 PCI controller 


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Readout System 

The system has been designed for the scalability: growing from a 

single crate with 256 channels up to experiments with thousands 

of channels is easy thanks to the TT-Link. This is a single wire bus 

(over a coaxial cable) connecting as many crates as needed, that 

distributes the same sampling clock to all the ADCs of the whole 

system and the same global commands, like triggers, start/stop 

acquisition, reset, etc., thus keeping all the acquisition boards 

synchronized. 

Following the preamplifier output, the system operates as a 

waveform digitizer: the 32 serial outputs of the ADCs are connected 

to one FPGA which continuously picks the digital samples and 

stores them, in parallel for all the channels, into an array of circular 

memory buffers (Multi Event Buffer). When a channel is triggered, 

the FPGA keeps writing the programmable number of samples 

that fall within the post trigger window and then saves the current 

buffer (i.e. an acquisition window) of that channel; such data 

events are completed by a header and a time tag. The acquisition 

can continue without dead-time in a new circular buffer. Channels 

operate independently from each other and are triggered when 

the relevant input signal crosses a programmable digital threshold. 

It is possible to propagate the trigger of one channel through the 

TT-Link and create channel groups in which one channel over 

threshold “alerts” the other ones that can decide to lower their 

threshold and let a very small signal trigger the acquisition. A 

global trigger common to all the channels can be also issued, using 

software commands or an external signal, regardless the threshold 

crossing. 

The data throughput of the SY2791 is directly proportional to 

the sampling and trigger rates; in theory, it is possible to perform 

the acquisition of the analog signals in continuous mode. For this 

purpose, the system features an internal autotrigger, whose period 

is chosen in order to have subsequent acquisition windows and 

continuous waveform digitizing. However, the data throughput 

of this operating mode can exceed the maximum readout speed 

allowed by the bandwidth of the optical link. Algorithms for the 

zero suppression and/or data compression can be added to the 

firmware of the FPGA in order to reduce the amount of data to 

transfer. Future developments foresee on-line data processing for 

the extraction of the energy and/or the time of the digitized pulses 

in order to further reduce the data throughput. 

CAEN provides a 

software package 

that contains the 

drivers for the PCI/ 

PCIe board A2818/ 

A3818, the libraries 

(CAENComm: both 

in C and LabView) 

for optical link 

access and also 

some demos and 

examples of readout 

programs. Windows 

and Linux are both 

supported. 


Code 

| Description 

WA2792XAAAAA A2792 - 32 Ch. 12Bit 2 MHz ADC for SY2791 

WA2793XAAAAA A2793 - Power Supply for SY2791 

WSY2791XAAAA SY2791 - TPC Readout System 



WA3818AXAAAA A3818 - PCIe 1 Optical Link Controller 

WA3818BXAAAA A3818 - PCIe 2 Optical Link Controller 

WA3818CXAAAA A3818 - PCIe 4 Optical Link Controller 


WAI2703XAAAA AI2703 - Optical Fibre 30 cm. simplex 




Silicon PhotoMultiplier Kits 

Silicon PhotoMultipliers (SiPM) 

consist of a high density (up to ~ 

10 3 /mm 2 ) matrix of photodiodes 

with a common output. Each diode 

is operated in a limited Geiger- 

Müller regime, in order to achieve 

gain at the level of 10 6 . 

SiPM are sensitive to single photons 

and feature a genuine photon 

number resolving capability (even 

at room temperature), with a 

dynamic range at the level of a 

few hundreds photons/burst and 

with reasonable photon detection 

efficiency (PDE). 

Compactness, robustness, low 

cost, low operating voltage and 

power consumption represent 

the advantages over traditional 

photodetectors. 

CAEN offers two modular kits 

dedicated to these devices, targeted 

to education at undergraduate level 

and to resarchers new in the field 

or requiring an easy-to-use tool 

for comparing SiPM from different 

vendors. 

• Evaluation Kit 

• Educational Kit 

CAEN offers a modular development kit dedicated to Silicon 

Photomultipliers, representing the state-of-the-art in low light 

detection with photon number resolving capabilities. 

Evaluation Kit 

Both kits are shipped in a robust case ideal 

for a safe and easy transportation 

Educational Kit 


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SIPM 

Applications 

Sensor testing & characterization 

Using both the Evaluation and the Educational Kits it is possible to 

measure most of the basic detector figures (e.g. gain, photon number 

resolving power and dark count rate) with a set-up including the Ultrafast 

LED driver SP5601, the General Purpose Amplifier and Power Supply 

Unit (SP5600) and the Desktop Digitizer DT5720A running a dedicated 

Digital Pulse Processing firmware for Charge Integration (DPP CI). 

Set-up for SiPM testing & characterization 

Spectrum of the photons emitted by the LED Driver and detected by a SiPM at 

room temperature. 

Detecting Gamma Rays 

The Educational Kit includes a mini-spectrometer, ideal for gamma ray 

detection. The spectrometer’s design allows an easy connection to the 

General Purpose Amplifier and Power Supply Unit (SP5600). The signal 

produced by a crystal coupled with a 3x3 mm 2 SiPM is amplified by the 

SP5600 and then digitized by the Desktop Digitizer. Different crystals 

can be mounted in the spectrometer. 

Set-up for detecting gamma rays 

Three different crystals are included in the kit (LYSO, BGO, CsI) to show 

how the different properties of these inorganic scintillators (Light 

Yield, Decay Time, Efficiency) affect the spectral response. 

137 Cs spectrum obtained with a CsI crystal. The resolution on the 662 keV peak corresponds 

to a FWHM ~10% of the peak. 


Detecting Cosmic Rays and β particles 

SIPM 

The Educational Kit includes a polystirene plastic scintillating tile with 

a sensitive volume of 150 x 150 x 10 mm 3 , with light collected by a 

WLS fiber and conveyed to two SiPMs mounted on the SP5600. The 

signals from the first amplification stage of the SP5600 are routed to the 

discrimination stage, providing through a coincidence logic the trigger 

and the gate for digitizing the SiPM output. The discrimination and the 

coincidence can be also performed inside the FPGA of the Digitizer. 

Set-up for detecting cosmic rays and β particles 

The coincidence scheme naturally enhance the discrimination power 

against the background rate, as illustrated in the figure, where the 

counting frequency vs. the discrimination value in the SP5600 is shown. 

In the reported measurements, the sensors were equalized in gain and the 

coincidence window for the reported measurements was 50 ns. 

Two channel coincidence rate versus discrimination threshold. The black data 

correspond to the random coincidence rate of the two sensors. 

Products 

SP5600A KIT 

Silicon PhotoMultiplier Educational Kit 

• A two channel USB 2.0 Desktop Digitizer with Charge Integration firmware DT5720A 

• A USB 2.0 General Purpose Amplifier and Power Supply Unit (SP5600) 

• Two hardware SiPM adapters (SiPM holder) with embedded two 1 x 1 mm 2 

Hamamatsu Model MPPC S 10362 - 11 - 100C 

• An ultra fast LED Driver includes a violet LED source close to the maximum peak 

efficiency of the sensors 

• One Scintillating Tile w/WLS Fiber embedded 

• One Mini-Spectrometer mounting an 3 x 3 mm 2 Hamamatsu S10362-33-050C sensor. 

• Three Inorganic Scintillator Crystals (3 x 3 x 15 mm 3 ): 

- LYSO (Cerium-doped Lutetium Yttrium Orthosilicate) 

- BGO (Bismuth Germanate Oxide) 

- CsI (Cesium Iodide) 

• All necessary cables, connectors and optical grease are included. 

• LabView based control software (Windows only) 

The Educational Kit is intended for educational purposes. It allows students to perform 

several laboratory development tests (like gamma and beta spectroscopy) as a tool for 

SiPM detector development and education. In this kit you may find, in addition to the 

power supply and amplification unit, the digitizer and the LED driver, a minispectrometer 

with 3 different inorganic scintillators easily exchangeable for gamma spectrometry and 

a scintillating tile for beta spectroscopy and cosmic rays detection using the two channel 

coincidence capability of the provided electronics. 


Code 

| Description 

WK5600XAAAAA SP5600AKit SiPM Educational Kit 


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SIPM 

SP5600B Kit 

Silicon PhotoMultiplier Evaluation Kit 

• A two channel USB 2.0 Desktop Digitizer with Charge Integration firmware DT5720A 

• A USB 2.0 General Purpose Amplifier and Power Supply Unit (SP5600) 

• Two hardware SiPM adapters (SiPM holder) with embedded one 1 x 1 mm 2 

Hamamatsu Model MPPC S 10362 - 11 - 100C, one 1 x 1 mm 2 Hamamatsu Model 

MPPC S 10362-11-25C and one more empty holder for user’s custom sensor. 

• An ultra fast LED Driver includes a violet LED source close to the maximum peak 

efficiency of the sensors. 

• All necessary cables and connectors are included. 

• LabView based control software (Windows only) 

The Evaluation Kit is intended for users who want to test sensors and characterize them in 

preparation of their final detector configuration. 

In this kit you may find a programmable power supply and amplification unit for the 

detector biasing and readout providing also gain stabilization to compensate temperature 

variations, a two channel digitizer for a fast data acquisition and a LED driver as a reference 

light source to pulse the SiPMs for a reliable and controlled test condition. 


Code 

WK5600XBAAAA 

| Description 

SP5600BKit SiPM Evaluation Kit 

DT5720A 

2 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer 

The DT5720A is a CAEN Desktop Waveform digitizer 

housing 2 channels 12 bit 250 MS/s ADC with a dedicated 

charge integrating firmware (DPP-CI) for real time pulse 

processing. This feature allows to perform on-line 

processing on detector signal directly digitized. 


• 2 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer 

• Digital Pulse Processing for Charge Integration DPP-CI 

• Best suited for PMT and SiPM/MPPC readout at low and high rates 

• Mid-High speed signals (Typ: output of PMT/SiPM) 

• Good timing resolution with fast signals (rise time < 100 ns) 

• Optical Link and USB 2.0 interfaces 

• Dimension: 154 x 50 x 164 mm 3 (WxHxD) 

Code 

WDT5720AXAAA 

| Description 

DT5720A - 2 Ch. 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer: 1.25MS/ch, C4, SE 

SP5600 

2 Channels General Purpose Amplifier and Power Supply Unit 

The SP5600 is a General purpose Power Supply and 

Amplification Unit, integrating up to two SiPMs in a 

mother & daughter architecture allowing easy mounting 

and replacement of the sensors. The basic configuration 

features two channels with indipendent gain control 

up to 50 dB and provides the bias voltage (up to 120 V) 

to the sensors with gain stabilization. Each channel can 

provide a digital output generated by the fast leading 

edge discriminators. A timing coincidence of the two 

channels is also available. 


• Variable amplification gain (up to 50 dB) 

• Low noise, not to spoil the sensor performances for small signals 

• Wideband, to comply with the fast sensor response 

• Fast leading edge discriminator and time coincidence 

• Provides the bias for the sensors with gain stabilization 

• USB 2.0 interface 

• Mechanical structure with an embedded SiPM 1 x 1 mm 2 


Code 

WSP5600XAAAA 

| Description 

SP5600 - 2 Channels General Purpose Amplifier 

SP5601 

LED Driver 

The SP5601 is an ultra-fast LED Driver with pulse width at 

ns level, tunable intensity and frequency, that provides 

a low-cost tool for the detector characterization. The 

LED pulse generation can be triggered by an internal 

oscillator or by an external pulser. 

• Width of pulse 1.1 ÷ 60 ns 

• LED color: violet (400nm) 1500 mcd 

• Pulse generator: internal/external 

• Optical output connectors: FC 

• Optical fiber included 



Code 

WSP5601XAAAA 

| Description 

SP5601 - LED Driver for SiPM development kit 


SP5602 

Scintillating Tile 

The SP5602 is a plastic scintillating tile, with a WLS fiber 

embedded to collect the scintillator light, FC terminated. 

The tile, with a sensitive volume of 150 x 150 x 10 mm3, is 

the ideal tool for tests with beta emitting isotopes and 

cosmic rays. 

• Sensitive volume: 

150 x 150 x 10 mm 3 

• Scintillator: polystyrene 

• Light guide: embedded WLS fiber 

• Output connectors: FC 


SIPM 


Code 

WSP5602XAAAA 

| Description 

SP5602 - Scintillating Tile 

SP5603 

Mini Spectrometer 

The SP5603 is a mini-spectrometer for gamma 

ray detection. The spectrometer is composed by a 

mechanical structure that houses a scintillating crystal, 

coupled to a dedicated 3 x 3 mm 2 SiPM. Three crystals 

(LYSO, BGO, CsI) are also provided. The spectrometer’s 

design allows an easy connection to the SP5600. 

• Mechanical structure for optimal SiPM to crystal coupling 

• Crystal dimensions: 3 x 3 x 15 mm 3 

• Included crystals: LYSO, BGO, Csl 

• One SiPM 3 x 3 mm 2 embedded 

• Dimension: 40 mm (D), 35 mm (L) 


Code 

WSP5603XAAAA 

| Description 

SP5603 - Mini Spectrometer with 3x3 sensor 

Silicon Photomultiplier Kit Control Software 

CAEN developed a dedicated control software for the control of the Silicon Photomultiplier Kit. 

Through a simple graphical interface the user can manage all the parameters of both the Power 

Supply, the Amplification Unit and the Digitizer in a single window. With few easy steps the user 

can control the Bias and the Gain of the SiPM. The user can also easily modify the thresholds and the 

digital outputs. In the same window the digitized signals can be monitored, for a real time fine tuning 

of the set-up. Energy spectra, Charge Vs. Time and Staircase plots are also displayed in the plot tab. 

The possibility to save the data to file has been implemented for further data analysis. 

• No programming required 

• Simultaneous control of the digitizer and of the SP5600 Unit 

• User friendly all-in-a window graphical interface 

• Data saving in two formats: ASCII, Binary 

• 5 plots available: Wave, Histogram, Charge Vs. Time, Staircase, Counting 

Kit Type 

Item Description Educational Kit Evaluation Kit 

Rugged Case nr. 1 nr. 1 

DT5720A 250 MS/s, 12 Bit Desktop Digitizer with DPP-CI nr. 1 nr. 1 

SP5600 General Purpose Power Supply and Amplification Unit nr. 1 nr. 1 

SP5601 LED Driver nr. 1 nr. 1 

SP5650A Sensor Holders with Hamamatsu MPPC S10362-11-100C 1x1 mm 2 embedded nr. 2 nr. 1 

SP5650B Sensor Holder with Hamamatsu MPPC S10362 -11-25C 1x1 mm 2 embedded - nr. 1 

SP5650Z Sensor Holder with no SiPM embedded - nr. 1 

SP5603 Mini Spectrometer with Hamamatsu MPPC S10362-33-50C 3x3 mm 2 embedded nr. 1 - 

Scintillating crystals 3x3x15 mm 3 : CsI, BGO and LYSO nr. 3 - 

SP5602 Scintillating Tile nr. 1 - 

LEMO-LEMO cable nr. 1 nr. 1 

MCX-LEMO cables nr. 2 nr. 2 

MCX-MCX cables nr. 2 nr. 2 

Optical Fiber FC terminated nr. 1 nr. 1 

Optical grease nr. 1 - 

USB cables nr. 2 nr. 2 

AC/DC adapter (+12 V out) with a 3-cord adapter nr. 1 nr. 1 

Quick Start Guide and Documentation nr. 1 nr. 1 


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ACCESSORIES 

Accessories 

The natural complement to all experimental set-ups 

are the accessories. They help the management of the 

different modules, for istance making the communication 

easier or adapting to each other different moduleµs 

versions. A proper choice of the accessories will then 

turn in an easier and reliable control of the experimental 

parameter, for better results. CAEN offer a selection of 

accessories that range from controllers to attenuators, 

adaptors, etc. 

A2818 PCI CONET Controller 

The A2818 is a 32-bit 33 MHz PCI card, which allows the control, through 

a standard PC, of up to 8 CAEN Optical Slave Cards (CAEN VME Bridge 

or Digitizers). The communication protocols used are the CONET1 or 

the new CONET2 (A dedicated firmware for the desired protocol must 

be installed on the board). Optical fiber cables are used as physical 

transmission line (see AI2700 Optical Fiber Series). The card drivers, 

together with C functions libraries and demo programs are provided for 

both Windows and Linux Users. 


Code 

| Description 


A3818 PCI Express CONET2 Controller 

The A3818 is a PCI Express card that can plug into any x8/x16 PC PCI 

Express slot (1.1or higher), which allows the control up to 4 CONET2 

independent networks (each network can be made of up to 8 CONET2 

slaves). 

The communication path uses optical fiber cables as physical 

transmission line (see AI2700 Optical Fiber Series). 

The card drivers, together with C functions libraries and demo programs 

are provided for both Windows and Linux Users. 


Code 

| Description 

WA3818AXAAAA A3818 - PCIe 1 Optical Link 

WA3818BXAAAA A3818 - PCIe 2 Optical Link 

WA3818CXAAAA A3818 - PCIe 4 Optical Link 

NEW 

A385 - A392 

16 Channel LEMO Adapters 

The A385 and A392 allows to provide respectively the 

V785 and the V792, with LEMO 00 input connectors, 

adapting them to the flat connectors. The A385 and 

A392 fit into one 17+17 pin male flat type connector 

and are provided with 16 LEMO 00 male connectors 

each. The A385 can also be used to match the output 

flat connectors of the N568B/LC Spectroscopy Amplifier 

with the LEMO input connectors of a discriminator (such 

as V812, V895 etc.). The devices are completely passive 

mechanical adapters for analog signals and feature 50 

cm long cables. 


Code 

| Description 

WA385XAAAAAA A385 - 16 Channel Cable Adapter (Flat to LEMO) for V785, 50cm 

±10% cables 

WA392XAAAAAA A392 - 16 Channel Cable Adapter (Flat to LEMO) for V792, 50cm 

±10% cables 

WA385XMAAAAA A385M - 16 Channel Cable Adapter (Flat to LEMO) for V785, 1m 

±10% cables 

WA392XMAAAAA A392M - 16 Channel Cable Adapter (Flat to LEMO) for V792, 1m 

±10% cables 

A646 DB37 to SHV Cable Adapter for 

A1510/11B/12/19B 

The A646 DB37 to SHV 

Adapter allows to adapt 

two DB37 connector of the 

A1510/11B/12/19B 12 Channel 

Common Floating Return Boards, 

into 24 Radiall SHVR317580 type 

HV coaxial connectors. 


Code 

| Description 

WA646XAAAAAA A646 - DB37 to SHV Cable Adapter for A1510/11B/12/19B 

NEW 

A1481 Kill Signal Adapter for N14XX series 

The A1481 Kill Signal Adapter is a pluggable adapter 

that allows external 5Volt signal level to enable the 

HV channel of the N14XX NIM HV Power Supply series. 

This is necessary in order to use the modules with 

some detectors. Kill input is provided through LEMO 

connectors (1, 2 and 4 channel versions are available). 


Code 

| Description 

WA1481XAAAAA A1481 - 4 Ch. N14xx Kill Signal Adapter 

WA1481A2AAAA A1481A - 2 Ch. N14xx Kill Signal Adapter 

WA1481B1AAAA A1481B - 1 Ch. N14xx Kill Signal Adapter 

NEW 

A647 Radiall to SHV Adapter for A1535/A1550 

The A647 Radiall to SHV Adapter 

allows to adapt one Radiall 

691803004 type Multipin 

connector of the A1535 and 

A1550 24 Channel Common 

Floating Return Boards, into 24 

Radiall SHVR317580 type HV 

coaxial connectors. 


Code 

| Description 

WA647XAAAAAA A647 - A1535/1550 Radiall to SHV Cable Adapter 


A648 Radiall to SHV Adapter for A1932A 

The A648 Radiall to SHV 

Adapter allows to adapt 

one Radiall 691803004 type 

Multipin connector of the 

A1932A 48 Channel 3 kV 

Distributor Board, into 48 

Radiall SHVR317580 type HV 

coaxial connectors. 

A746E 32ch Adapter for LEMO connector 

The A746E allows to adapt one 

ERNI SMC 114805 high density 

flat connector (used on DT5740) 

into 32 LEMO connectors. 


NEW 

ACCESSORIES 


Code 

| Description 

WA648XAAAAAA A648 - A1932 Radiall to SHV Cable Adapter 

Code 

WA746EXAAAAA 

| Description 

A746E - 32 Ch. Adapter for Lemo connector 

A654 

MCX to LEMO Cable Adapters 

The A654 adapter allows to adapt the MCX input 

connectors (used on CAEN Waveform digitizers) into 

LEMO 00 connectors. 

CAEN provides kits with 1, 4, 8 cable adapters. 

A954 16 Channel to 2x8 Channel Cable Adapter 

The A954 allows to adapt one 17+17-pin, female Headertype 

connector (16 pin couples connected) into two 8+8- 

pin, female Header-type connectors, through one splitted 

50cm long flat cable (split lenght is 20cm). It can be used on 

all CAEN modules featurIng the 3M 3431 Connector. 


Code 

WA654XAAAAAA 

WA654K4AAAAA 

WA654K8AAAAA 

| Description 

A654 - Single Channel MCX to LEMO Cable Adapter 




Code 

| Description 

WA954XAAAAAA A954 - 16 Channel to 2x8 Channel Cable Adapter 

A659 

MCX to BNC Cable Adapters 

The A659 allows to adapt one MCX input 

connector (used on most digitizers) into 

one BNC connector, through 1 meter 

long RG174 cable. 

CAEN provides kits with 1, 4, 8 cable 

adapters. 


Code 

| Description 

WA659XAAAAAA A659 - Single Channel MCX to BNC Cable Adapter 

WA659K4AAAAA A659 KIT4 - 4 MCX TO BNC Cable Adapter 

WA659K8AAAAA A659 KIT8 - 8 MCX TO BNC Cable Adapter 

NEW 

A967 32 Channel Cable Adapter for V767, V862, V1190, 

VX1190, V1495 

The A967 allows to adapt one Robinson 

Nugent high density flat connector (used 

on V862, V767, V767A, V1190A/B, VX1190A/B 

and V1495) into two 17+17-pin Header-type 

male connectors with locks through two 25 

cm long flat cables. 


Code 

| Description 

WA967XAAAAAA A967 - 32 Channel Cable Adapter (1x32 to 2x16) for V767, V862, 

V1190, VX1190, V1495 

A746B 64 Channel Adapter for LEMO connector 

The A746B allows to adapt one ERNI SMC-114805 high density flat connector 

(used on V1740 and VX1740) into 64 LEMO connectors. 


Code 

| Description 

WA746BXAAAAA A746B - 64 Ch. Adapter for LEMO connector 

A746D 32 Channel Adapter for LEMO connector NEW 

The A746D allows to adapt one ERNI SMC 114805 high density flat connector 

(used on N6740) into 32 LEMO connectors. 


Code 

| Description 

WA746DXAAAAA A746D - 32 Ch. Adapter for Lemo connector 

A992 16 Channel Impedance Adapter 

The A992 is a plug-in card, provided with 16 

independent input channels on a 34 pin male 

header connector, to be inserted into the V792 

QDC’s front panel connectors (one V792 requires 

two A992 adapters). The card matches the QDC’s 

input impedance from 50 Ohm to 110 Ohm, 

decouples the QDC’s and the source’s ground 

and converts differential signals into single 

ended signals. 


Code 

| Description 

WA992XAAAAAA A992 - 16 Channel Impedance Adapter for V792 

N1568ADAT 

The N1568ADAT converts from USB to RS- 

485. The converter allows use the modules 

with laptop computers that do not have 

a serial port. The device is provided with 

drivers and installation instructions 

supporting the most used OS’s. 


Code 

WN1568ADATXX 

| Description 

USB RS485 Adapter Board 

N1568 - USB-RS485 Adapter 


85

ACCESSORIES 

A995 Insertion/extraction tool for A996 

The A995 Insertion/Extraction Tool allows to either 

insert or remove the pin contacts from the 52 Pin 

HV cable connector (Mod. A996) designed to be 

used with the CAEN boards featuring the Multipin 

connector Radiall 691803004 type. The A995 has 

one “half-tube” needle on one side for contact 

insertion and one “tube” needle on the opposite 

side for contact extraction. 


Code 

WA995XAAAAAA 

| Description 

A995 - Insertion/extraction tool Radiall 282549024 for A996 

A315 

Splitter 

The A315 splits one input on two output signals. All 

the connectors are LEMO female type. The splitter is 

adapted for 50 Ohm lines. The device is completely 

passive (no power supply is required); the amplitude 

on each output is one half of that on the input. 


Code 

WA315XAAAAAA 

| Description 

A315 - Splitter 

A996 52 pin cable connector 

The A996 is the 52 Pin HV cable connector designed to 

be used with the CAEN boards featuring the Multipin 

connector Radiall 691803004 type. The connector must 

be assembled by using the A995 Insertion/Extraction 

Tool, which allows to either insert or remove the pin 

contacts from the connector. 


Code 

| Description 

WA996XAAAAAA A996 - 52 pin cable connector for A173XB-A183XB-A1932A-A1535 

AI2700 Optical Fiber Series 

Cables for CONET1/CONET2 Optical Link Networks. 

A997 HV coaxial cable connector for A1526 

The A997 is the female cable connector to be 

mated with the CPE 23.100.151-046 type male panel 

connector of the Mod. A1526 6 Ch 15 kV Common 

Floating Return HV Board. 


Code 

| Description 

WA997XAAAAAA A997 - H.V. coaxial cable connector for A1526 


Code 

| Description 

WAI2703XAAAA AI2703 - Optical Fibre 30cm. simplex 








A309 - A310 - A311 - A312 - A313 

Single Channel Fixed Attenuators 

The A309, A310, A311, A312 and A313 are simple 

devices that provide a fixed attenuation (1, 3, 6, 

12 and 20 dB respectively). The attenuators 

are 50 Ohm adapted and feature LEMO 

female type connectors; they do not require 

any power supply since they are made up of 

resistive cells. 


Code 

| Description 

WA309XAAAAAA A309 - Single Channel Fixed Attenuator (1dB) 





A483 HV Bidirectional Passive HV Filter 

The A483 is a bidirectional passive HV filter. The filter 

has a Maximum Input Voltage of ±8 kV. The Ripple 

Rejection is 20 dB (26 dB @ 36 KHz), measured with 50 

mVpp (40 mVpp @ 36 KHz) input ripple, 8 kV Input DC 

Voltage and 8 µA Output Current. 

It does not require any power supply since it is made 

up of passive components. 

The module is designed to be used together with a HV Power Supply when a low ripple is 

required (E.G. for Ge-detector applications). 

The High Voltage input and output are provided by SHV connectors. 


Code 

| Description 

WA483XAAAAAA A483 - HV Filter (8KV) 


Application Notes 

In the continuous effort to provide a deeper comprehension and a better 

usability of its products, CAEN started to publish Application Notes about its latest 

instrumentation and techniques. 

In this section you will find a brief description of some Application Notes developed 

recently. 

New Application Notes are developed and published continuously: check our website 

for the latest ones. 

AN2508 - CAEN Digital Pulse Height Analyser - a digital approach to Radiation Spectroscopy 

The aim of this application note is to show the principles of operation and the results obtained in high resolution gamma spectroscopy 

using CAEN Digital Pulse Height Analyser, a dedicated system based on 724 digitizers and DPP-PHA firmware. 

AN2472 - CONET1 to CONET2 migration 

In this application note we describe how to upgrade the firmware of CAEN products with optical link to migrate from CONET1 to 

CONET2 protocol. 

AN2502 - SiPM characterization 

In this application note we describe the characterization (Gain, Dark Count Rate) of the two SiPM provided in the CAEN SiPM Educational 

and Evaluation Kits. 

AN2503 - Charge Integration: Analog vs. Digital 

The aim of this application note is to compare the energy resolution of two gamma ray spectroscopy setups based on two different 

acquisition chains. The first uses an analog V792N QDC, the second is based on a 12 bit, 250 MS/s V1720 digitizer with a Charge 

Integration Digital Pulse Processing (DPP-CI). 

AN2506 - Digital Gamma Neutron discrimination with Liquid Scintillators 

In this application note, we describe the capability of the Digitizer series x720 (12 bit, 250 MS/s) to perform neutron-gamma 

discrimination based upon the digital pulse shape analysis. The digitizer runs the preliminary version of the DPP-PSA firmware for the 

digital charge integration and neutron-gamma discrimination. 

AN2511 - SiPM Spectrometer: detection of gamma-ray 

In this application note we describe Gamma Ray measurements using the CAEN SiPM Educational Kit mini spectrometer. The 

spectrometer is provided with three different crystals: BGO, LYSO(Ce) and CsI(Tl). 


87

Synergies 

Sincrotrone Trieste 

SINCROTRONE TRIESTE S.C.p.A. 

Sincrotrone Trieste is the company that manages Elettra, a Synchrotron Light Laboratory 

located in the AREA Science Park of Trieste, which produces and uses high-brilliance 

electromagnetic radiation from the ultraviolet to hard X-ray spectral band. Elettra is 

specialized in the application of synchrotron light to the study of matter in its various 

physical states - solid, liquid and gas. 

Two sources have been employed and developed by Elettra: the “Storage Ring” (Elettra), 

which has been operating for over ten years, and the new “Free Electron Laser” (FERMI), 

which possesses unique characteristics. 

Through the experiences accumulated over the years Elettra has created and consolidated 

an exceptional body of skills and technical expertise that are offered to support industries 

R&D activities. The tools and technologies available at Elettra allow businesses and 

laboratories involved in quality control to perform tests and manipulations at the atomic 

level as a matter of course. Problems that would otherwise resist solution in an industrial 

environment can thus find an effective and concrete response. 

Furthermore, the technologies developed at Elettra provide the ability and the knowledge 

to design products and prototypes for the international market such as instruments for 

control of quality and the environment, particulates analysis equipment, sensors and 

devices for counterfeit detection, and parts for light sources, accelerators, amplifiers and 

detectors. 

PROPRIETARY BEAMTIME 

Synchrotron light can reveal otherwise inaccessible details of materials and provide 

information in multiple fields of study such as biology, environmental sciences, materials 

engineering, medicine and nanotechnologies. This is possible in the 24 measurement 

stations (beamlines) each one dedicated to a particular analysis technique and equipped 

with sophisticated and extremely precise measurement and inspection instruments. 

These technologies and skills are also available to business upon request. 

The procedure to use proprietary beamtime is very simple and the results are promptly 

analysed and communicated to the customer. Moreover, Sincrotrone Trieste guarantees 

that all work performed at client request will remain confidential, and that the results of 

such work will not be published in any form nor disclosed and communicated to third 

parties, but will remain the property of the client.Besides, over twenty support and analysis 

laboratories are available. Each one is specialised in at least one field of enquiry, ranging 

from X-ray optics to biology, surface physics, lithography, microscopy and software 

development. 

Call CAEN for further details. 

Sincrotrone Trieste is a CAEN long term partner. Through their relationship the two companies 

still continue to create new business opportunities. 


A2605BS & A2620BS 

Low Voltage Bipolar current power supplies 

High efficiency, low cost, high stability, ease of installation and maintenance are the key features 

of these power supplies, especially designed to operate in particle accelerator facilities. 

These devices implement a completely digital PID control feedback loop that makes it extremely 

configurable and adaptive to any load condition. Its design, developed for high demanding Free 

Electron Laser (FEL) sources, offers extreme reliability and stability performances. 

The system is composed by Eurocard Std. Boards that could be housed in a single 19” 3U-rack. 

High power modules are splitted among a 4TE Control Board (CB) and one 14TE Power Board 

(PB) while low power ones are assembled in a 12TE Single Board (SB). 

Up to 4 independent current modules can be housed in a single rack combined with an AC/ 

DC converter (Service Power Supply). In case of failure this modular architecture allows users to 

substitute only the faulty board. 

The modules are provided with two independent DSP supervising all processes including the 

remote control of the power supply via an Ethernet connection (TCP/IP or UDP protocol). Each 

power supply channel has LED monitors for troubleshooting and an Ethernet 10/100 link for 

communication. 

The storage of configuration and calibration parameters in a nonvolatile memory on the PB 

makes it extremely quick and simple, even for inexperienced users, to replace a faulty module 

with a working one. 

Software and drivers are available for different operating systems like MS Windows, Linux, Mac 

OS X; this device On high power modules the PB houses a H-bridge output driver combined with 

a 4th order LC- filter and also a high precision shunt resistor while the two DSP are housed in the 

CB. The communication between CB and PB is guaranteed by digital signals that avoid possible 

analog signal corruption. The PB is powered by an external DC bulk power supply while the CB is 

powered by another auxiliary source embedded in the crate. The two boards are connected via 

a proprietary backplane which distributes the power signals as well. 

Commercially available 20 A - 20 Volt (A2620BS) and 5 A - 12 Volt (A2605BS) modules. 

SYNERGIES 

A2605BS & A2620BS main specifications 

Technical Specifications A2620BS A2605BS 

Output Voltage Range ± 20 V ±12 V 

Output Current Range ± 20 A ±5 A 

Output Current Resolution 640 µA 160 µA 

DC/DC efficiency (at full load) 95 % 90% 

Input Voltage 90/260 V AC (47/63 Hz) and 24 V DC 2 x 90/260 V AC (47/63 Hz) 

Internal Interlocks 

under voltage (input), over temperature (input), over current 

(input), over voltage (output) 

under voltage (input), over temperature (input) 

External Interlocks 

magnet fault (input), power supply status (output), Bulk power 

supply status (input), Bulk power supply ON/OFF (output) 

magnet fault (input), power supply status (output) 

Bandwidth-3dB (@ 2Ω load) 

1.5 KHz 

Accuracy 0.05 % 

Long Term Stability 

± 25 ppm /FS (>8 hrs) 

Max Ripple 

30 ppm (on resistive load) 

Ethernet 10/100 Connection 

TCP-IP or UDP Protocol 

Data transfer 

up to 1Mbit/s 

Drivers 

EPICS , TANGO 

Dimensions 

19” wide, 3U-high Euro-mechanics rack 

Cooling 

Forced Air Convection 


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SYNERGIES 

AH401/AH401B 

Picoammeter 

The AH401/AH401B picoammeter is a 4-channel, 20-bit resolution, 

low noise instrument. It is composed by a particular chargeintegration 

input stage for low-current sensing combined with a 

20-bit sigma-delta ADC converter integrating a noise reduction 

digital filter. 

This device performs current measurement from 50 pA (with 

a resolution of 50 aA) up to 1.8 μA (resolution of 1.8 pA), with 

integration time ranging from 1ms up to 1s. Moreover, each input 

channel has two integrator stages so that the current-to-voltage 

conversion can be performed continuously during the ADC 

conversion avoiding any dead time in the data output. 

The AH401/AH401B is housed in a light and extremely compact box 

that can be placed close to the signal sources in order to reduce cable 

lengths and minimize possible noise pick-up. It is particularly suited 

for applications where multi-channel simultaneous acquisition 

is required, i.e. 4-quadrant photodiodes for beam displacement 

measurements. 

Low temperature drifts, good linearity and very low noise allow to 

obtain high-precision current measurements. 

The picoammeter can be easily controlled via communication 

interface: integration time, range, data format, type of acquisition, 

baudrate and a lot of other parameters can be instantly set and 

checked. 

The AH401 has a fixed high speed USB interface working only with 

dedicated LabView USB driver under Windows OS. 

Conversely, the AH401B with its modular communication capability 

allows the user to choose the type of interface needed leaving 

the flexibility into controlling the device with different types of 

programming languages and/or operating systems. Available 

modules are: RS232, RS422/485, USB and Ethernet (TCP/IP and UDP). 

On the AH401B an external TRIGGER/GATE input signal is available 

to synchronize the acquisition of the picoammeter with external 

events (i.e. laser triggering). Furthermore, digital samples can be 

transferred either using ASCII format or RAW binary data format for 

fast data transmission. 

Picoammeter main specifications 

Input channels 4 

Input connectors type 

BNC 

Effective current measuring range From 50 pA to 1.8 mA 

Resolution bits 20 

Data transfer 

Up to 1 ksamples/sec 

Integration time 

from 1 msec to 1 sec 

Polarity 

Positive 

Communication (AH401) USB 2.0 

Communication modules (AH401B) USB2.0, RS-232/422/485, Ethernet TCP-IP/UDP 

I/O Signal (AH401B) 

CONV output - TRIGGER/GATE input 

Supply voltage 

from 9 V to 15 V 

Supply current 

from 100 to 350 mA depending on comm. module 

AH501 

Picoammeter 

The AH501 is a 4-channel, 24-bit resolution, wide bandwidth and 

ultra wide input dynamic range picoammeter. It is based on a 

feedback-type system composed by a particular transimpedance 

input stage for current sensing combined with signal conditioning 

and filtering stages with state-of-the-art electronics. This device 

performs current measurements from ±2.5nA (with a 300aA 

resolution) up to ±10mA (1.35nA resolution) among three different 

ranges with sampling frequencies up to 41.7kHz (for 1 channel and 

a 16-bit resolution) and 8.3kHz (4 channels, 16 bit/sample). AH501 is 

light, compact and extremely versatile and it is especially suited for 

applications where multi-channel fast acquisition is a concern, i.e. 

feedback systems. Low temperature drifts, good linearity and very 

low noise allow to obtain high-precision current measurements. 

Interchangeable proprietary modules were designed to reach data 

transfer rates up to 1 Mbit/s over USB, RS-232, RS-485 or Ethernet 

(TCP/IP or UDP). 

The AH501 is available in different configurations: analog cut-off 

frequency, communication interface and input connectors are 

configurable on request. 

The availability of trigger input and output signals on a standard 

RJ11 connector enables the synchronization with external events 

(i.e. acquisition on a specific time window). 

Remote control of the instrument is straightforward: resolution, 

gain, data format, number of channels, baudrate and many other 

parameters can be instantly checked and set. 

Acquisition of samples from the AH501 can be performed either 

using continuous or “on demand” transmission mode: in continuous 

mode data are uninterruptedly sampled and transmitted to user’s 

host device while in the “on demand” mode they are sampled and 

transmitted only if a specific request is received. 

Picoammeter main specifications 

Input channels 4 

Input connectors type 

SMA or BNC 

Effective current measuring range From ± 140 fA to ± 10 mA (full BW) 

Resolution bits 16 or 24 

ENOB (typical) 18.5 

Data transfer 

Up to 40 ksamples/sec 

Analog cut-off 

Configurable (tested up to 9 kHz) 

Polarity 

Bipolar 

Communication modules 

USB 2.0, RS-232, Ethernet TCP-IP and UDP 

Supply voltage 

from ± 6 V to ± 15 V 

Supply current 

from 270 to 410 mA 


Power Supply Connectors 

APP PC5933T 

n. 1 

CPE HV 

n. 7 

Factory Name APP PC5933T 

Description Vertical contact MINI P/ 

CLAW APP PC5933T type 

Other features - 

Factory Name CPE 23.100.151.046 

Description HV Coaxial Connector 

Other features supports up to 18 

kV; mates with HV 

Cable Connector CPE 

23.100.052.045 

APP30 1317G4 

n. 2 

DB37 

n. 8 

Factory 

Name 

Description 

Other 

features 

APP30 1317G4 / PP30 1327BK / 

PP30 1327G6BK 

APP30 1317G4 type 

APP30 MOUNTING WINGS 

1399G8BK type 

– Black: PP30 1327G6BK APP 

– Red: PP30 1327BK APP 

– Vert. contact PP30 1317G4 APP 

– Mounting: PP30 MOUNTING 

WINGS 1399G8BK APP 

Factory 

Name 

Description 

Other 

features 

FCI DCPV37S300GT 

DB37 Female connector 

- 

AMP 75 

n. 3 

Brass hexagon head bolt 

n. 9 

Factory Name AMP 201311-3 

Description HV multipin connector 

Other features Mates with AMP 201310 

cable connector; suitable 

for operation in the -55 ÷ 

+150 °C range 

Factory Name RS Stock no. 483-2390 

Description Brass hexagon head set 

screw, M6x30mm 


Radiall 52 

n. 4 

LEMO HV 

n. 10 

Factory Name Radiall 691 803 004 

Description 

HV multipin connector 

Other features Mates with Radiall 691 802 

002 and CAEN Mod. A996 

cable connectors; up to 9 

kV supported 

Factory Name 

Description 


LEMO HV ERA3S415CTL 

LEMO HV Female (panel) 

Mates with LEMO HV 

MALE FFB3S415CPAC-10W 

SHV 

n. 5 

Factory Name 

Description 


Radiall R317580 

HV coaxial connector 

Supports up to 10 kV 

CPE 3 Pole 

n. 6 

Factory Name CPE 28-019 

Description 


HV 3 Pin Panel Male 

Connector 

supports up to 18 kV 


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Front - end Connectors 

Robinson Nugent 68 pin 

boardmount connector 

Factory 

Name 

Description 

Other 

features 

3M P50E-068P1-SR1 

n. 11 

Robinson Nugent 68 pin straight 

angle thru-hole boardmount 

connector 

Mates with: 

3M P25E-068S (SY2791) 

3M P50E-068S (other modules) 

LC 

Factory Name 

n. 17 

Agilent HFBR-5911L/AL 

Description LC type duplex connector 


Header-type connectors 

Factory 

Name 

Description 

n. 12 

3M 3431-6202 (17+17 pin); 3M 

3408-5202 (8+8 16 pin) 

Header-type connector 

LEMO EPG0B 

Factory Name EPG.0B.302.HLN 

Description LEMO 2 pin type 


n. 18 

Other 

features 

Available with different pin sets; 

the 17+17 connector mates 

with 3M 3414-6600 wiremount 

connector 

MCX connector 

n. 19 

LEMO 

Factory 

Name 

Description 

Other 

features 

n. 13 

Fischer DP101A004-51 

LEMO type coaxial connector 

- 

Factory Name SUHNER CS 85MCX-50- 

0-16 

Description 50 Ohm MCX connector 


SMC 68 pin connector 

n. 20 

BNC 

n. 14 

Factory Name Radiall R141603 

Description BNC type coaxial 

connector 


Factory Name ERNI SMC-114805 

Description Dual Row 68 pin connectors 


AMP 3 pin connector 

n. 21 

Factory Name AMP 3-102203-4 

Strip Header 

Factory 

Name 

Description 

Other 

features 

AMP 5/826634/0 (17+17 pin) 

Male strip header (17+17 pin) 

n. 15 

the 17+17 connector mates 

with 3M 3414-6600 wiremount 

connector 

Description 3 pin connector 


SMA 

n. 22 

USB 

Factory Name AMP 787780-2 

n. 16 

Factory Name Johnson 142-0701-871 

Description SMA 50 Ohn connector 


Description USB Type B 


+12V connector 

Factory Name RAPC722X 

SWITCHCRAFT 

Description PCB DC Power Jack 


n. 23 



93

colour red = new product 

colour green = coming soon product 

NIM Power Supply Units 

Model 

No. of 

Channels 

V Full Scale 

(kV) 

I Full Scale 

(mA) 

Vset/Vmon 

resolution (V) 

Iset/Imon 

resolution (nA) 

N1470 4 ±8 3 (@3 kV) 0.2 50 Iset/Imon 

5 Imon (3) 

Ramp UP/DWN 

full scale (V/s) 

Max Ripple 

(mVpp) 

500 From 10 (1) 

to 30 (2) 

Connectors Features pp. 

SHV Common floating RTN 41 

N1470A 2 ±8 3 (@3 kV) 0.2 50 Iset/Imon 500 From 10 (1) SHV Common floating RTN 41 

5 Imon (3) to 30 (2) 

N1470B 1 ±8 3 (@3 kV) 0.2 50 Iset/Imon 500 From 10 (1) SHV Common floating RTN 41 

5 Imon (3) to 30 (2) 

N1470AL 2 ±8 3 (@3 kV) 0.2 50 Iset/Imon 

5 Imon (3) 

N1470AR 2 ±8 3 (@3 kV) 0.2 50 Iset/Imon 

5 Imon (3) 

NDT1470 4 ±8 3 (@3 kV) 0.2 50 Iset/Imon 

5 Imon (3) 

500 From 10 (1) SHV Common floating RTN 

to 30 (2) Local control only 

500 From 10 (1) 

to 30 (2) 

500 From 10 (1) 

to 30 (2) 

SHV 

SHV 

Common floating RTN 

Remote control only 

Common floating RTN 

NIM/Desktop 

500 20 SHV Common floating RTN 42 



N1471 4 ±5.5 0.3 0.1 5 Iset/Imon 

0.5 Imon (3) 

N1471A 2 ±5.5 0.3 0.1 5 Iset/Imon 

0.5 Imon (3) 

N1471B 1 ±5.5 0.3 0.1 5 Iset/Imon 

0.5 Imon (3) 

N1471H 4 ±5.5 0.02 0.1 1 Iset/Imon 500 15 SHV Common floating RTN 42 

0.05 Imon (3) 

N1471HA 2 ±5.5 0.02 0.1 1 Iset/Imon 500 15 SHV Common floating RTN 42 

0.05 Imon (3) 

N1471HB 1 ±5.5 0.02 0.1 1 Iset/Imon 

0.05 Imon (3) 


N1471AL 2 ±5.5 0.3 0.1 5 Iset/Imon 

0.5 Imon (3) 

N1471AR 2 ±5.5 0.3 0.1 5 Iset/Imon 

0.5 Imon (3) 

NDT1471 4 ±5.5 0.3 0.1 5 Iset/Imon 

0.5 Imon (3) 

NDT1471H 4 ±5.5 0.02 0.1 1 Iset/Imon 

0.05 Imon (3) 

N1419 4 ±0.5 0.2 0.05 10 Iset/Imon 

1 Imon (3) 

N1419A 2 ±0.5 0.2 0.05 10 Iset/Imon 

1 Imon (3) 

N1419B 1 ±0.5 0.2 0.05 10 Iset/Imon 

1 Imon (3) 

N1419AL 1 ±0.5 0.2 0.05 10 Iset/Imon 

1 Imon (3) 

N1419AR 1 ±0.5 0.2 0.05 10 Iset/Imon 

1 Imon (3) 

NDT1419 1 ±0.5 0.2 0.05 10 Iset/Imon 

1 Imon (3) 

500 20 SHV Common floating RTN 

Local control only 

42 




NIM/Desktop 


NIM/Desktop 





Local control only 





N472 4 ±3 / 6 3 / 1 analog setting analog setting 1000 (fixed) 30 @ 3 kV SHV 43 

80 @ 6 kV 

N570 2 ±10 / 15 1 / 0.5 1 1000 500 250 HV LEMO 43 

All specifications guaranteed from 10% to 90% of FSR 

(1) @ 3 kV/200 μA; (2) @ 6 kV/1 mA; 8 kV/800 μA; (3) Optional Imon zoom 

VME Power Supply Units 

Model 

No. of 

Channels 

V Full 

Scale 

I Full Scale 

Vset/Vmon 

resolution 

Iset/Imon resolution 

(nA) 

Ramp UP/DWN 

full scale (V/s) 

Max Ripple 

(mVpp) 

T1 

41 

41 

41 

40 

40 

40 


V6519 P/N/M 6 500 V 3 mA 10 mV 50 Iset/Imon 

50 5 SHV Common floating 

5 Imon (1) RTN 

V6521 P/N/M 6 6 kV 300 µA 0.1 V 5 Iset/Imon 


0.5 Imon (1) RTN 

V6521H P/N/M 6 6 kV 20 µA 0.1 V 1 Iset/Imon 


0.1 Imon (1) RTN 

V6533 P/N/M 6 4 kV 3 mA 

(9 W max) 

0.1 V 50 Iset/Imon 

500 From 5 (2) to 20 (3) SHV Common floating 


V6534 P/N/M 6 6 kV 1 mA 0.1 V 20 Iset/Imon 




(1) Optional Imon zoom ; (2) @ 1 kV/500 µA; (3) @ 3 kV/3 mA 

T2 

45 

45 

45 

45 

45 


Power Supply System - Mainframes 

Model Max power (W) Power 

requirements 

SY4527 2400 100 ÷ 230 Vac, 

50 ÷ 60 Hz, 

3400 W 

SY5527 1800 100 ÷ 230 Vac, 

50 ÷ 60 Hz, 

2800 W 

SY8800 

2500 @ 220 Vac 

1500 @ 115 Vac 

3300 @ 220 Vac 

2000 @ 115 Vac 

Width Height Depth Supported boards Max # 

boards 

Local control Remote control pp. 

19” 8U 71 cm A15xx, A17xx, A18xx, A19xx 16 10.4” touchscreen Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi (opt.) 47 

color LCD (opt.) 

19” 4U 71 cm A15xx, A17xx, A18xx, A19xx 6 n/a Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi (opt.) 48 

19’’ 3 U 35 cm Mx1, Bx1, Bx2 6 OLED display 

Ergonomic Pointer 

RS232, TCP/IP 

CAN bus, USB 2.0 

T3 

Low Voltage Floating Power Supply Boards 

Model 

No. of 

Channels 

V Full Scale I Full Scale Vset/Vmon 

resolution 

(mV) 

Iset/Imon 

resolution 

Ramp UP/DWN 

full scale 

(V/s) 

Max 

Ripple (mVpp) 


A1513B 6 10 V 2.7 A 10 10 mA 19 5 DB37 Floating Channels 49 

A1516B 6 15 V 1.5 A 10 10 mA 29 5 DB37 Floating Channels 49 

A1517B 6 7 V 4 A 10 10 mA 14 5 DB37 Floating Channels 49 

A1518B 6 4.5 V 6 A 10 10 mA 9 5 DB37 Floating Channels 49 


T4 

High Voltage Floating Power Supply Boards 

Model 

No. of 

Channels 

V Full Scale I Full Scale Vset/Vmon 

resolution (mV) 

Iset/Imon 

resolution 

Ramp UP/ 

DWN full scale 

(V/s) 

Max 

Ripple (mVpp) 


A1510 12 100 V 10 / 1 mA 20 1 µA 50 20 DB37 Floating Channels 49 

A1511B 12 500 V 10 / 1 mA 100 1 / 0.1 µA 50 30 DB37 Floating Channels 49 

A1512 12 500 V 1 / 0.1 mA 100 100 / 10 nA 50 30 DB37 Floating Channels 49 

A1519B 12 250 V 1 / 0.1 mA 50 100 / 10 nA 50 30 DB37 Floating Channels 49 

A1520P 12 +500 V 15 mA 1 set: 250 nA 50 20 AMP75 Floating Channels 49 

mon: 25 nA 

A1526 P/N 6 15 kV 1 / 0.1 mA 1000 100 / 10 nA 500 40 CPE HV Common floating RTN 50 

A1534 P/N 6 8 kV 200 µA 500 20 nA 500 50 CPE 3 pole Floating Channels 50 

A1535 P/N 24 3.5 kV 3 mA 500 500 nA 500 30 Radiall 52 Common floating RTN 50 

A1535D P/N 12 3.5 kV 3 mA 500 500 nA 500 30 SHV Common floating RTN 51 

A1535S P/N 24 3.5 kV 3 mA 500 500 nA 500 30 SHV Common floating RTN 51 

A1535SM (1) 24 3.5 Kv 3 mA 500 500 nA 500 30 SHV Common floating RTN 

A1550 P/N 24 5 kV 1 mA 500 100 nA 500 25 Radiall 52 Common floating RTN 51 

A1550D P/N 12 5 kV 1 mA 500 100 nA 500 25 SHV Common floating RTN 52 

A1932A P/N 48 3 kV 500 µA 200 - 500 30 Radiall 52 Common floating RTN 52 

A2932 P/N 48 3 kV 250 uA 100 5 nA 500 30 Radiall 52 Common floating RTN 52 




(1) 12 ch positive, 12 ch negative 

High Voltage Power Supply Boards 

Model 

No. of 

Channels 

V Full Scale (kV) I Full Scale (mA) Vset/Vmon 

resolution (mV) 

Iset/Imon 

resolution (nA) 

Ramp UP/DWN full 

scale (V/s) 

Max 

Ripple (mVpp) 

Connectors 

A1732 P/N 12 6 1 500 100 500 30 SHV 53 

A1733 P/N 12 3 / 4 3 / 2 250 200 500 30 SHV 53 

A1735 P/N 12 1.5 7 100 500 500 30 SHV 53 

A1737 P/N 12 0.25 1 20 100 50 20 SHV 53 

A1738 P/N 12 1.3 10 100 500 500 30 SHV 53 

A1821 P/N 12 3 0.2 / 0.02 250 20 / 2 500 30 SHV 53 

A1821H P/N 12 3 0.2 / 0.01 250 20 / 1 500 30 SHV 53 

A1832 P/N 12 6 1 / 0.2 500 100 / 20 500 30 SHV 53 

A1832E P/N 12 6 1 / 0.2 500 100 / 20 500 30 SHV 53 

A1833 P/N 12 3 / 4 3 / 2 / 0.2 250 200 / 20 500 30 SHV 53 

A1835 P/N 12 1.5 7 / 0.2 100 500 / 20 500 30 SHV 53 

A1837 P/N 12 0.25 1 / 0.1 20 100 / 10 50 20 SHV 53 


T5 

T6 

pp. 


95

Powered Crates 

Model Package No. of 

Slots 

Width Height Backplane 

connectors 

Pluggable 

power supplies 

Pluggable 

fan unit 

Remote control Output power pp. 

NIM8301 NIM 12 19” 7U NIM Yes Yes RS232, USB (2.0), CANBUS, 300 W / 600 W 58 

Ethernet 

NIM8302 NIM short size 10 19” 5U NIM Yes No fan unit No 150 W 58 

NIM8303 NIM 12 19” 5U NIM Yes No fan unit No 300 W / 600 W 58 

NIM8304 NIM 12 19” 7U NIM Yes Yes RS232, USB (2.0), CANBUS, 

Ethernet 

1000 W @ 110 Vac 

2000 W @ 220 Vac 

NIM8305 NIM 2 170 mm 124 mm NIM NO NO NO 450 W 59 

NIM8306 NIM 2 170 mm 124 mm NIM NO NO NO 750 W 59 

NV8020 NIM/ VME64 5+6 19” 7U NIM/ VME64 J1/J2 Yes No No NIM 150 W 

60 

VME64 400 W 

VME8001 VME64 2 (6U) 19” 1U VME64 J1/J2 Nov No No 200 W 57 

VME8002 VME64 9 (6U) 19” 5U VME64 J1/J2 Yes No CANBUS 350 W 57 

VME8004 VME64 4 (6U) 19" 2U VME64 J1/J2 No No No 250 W 57 

VME8004A VME64 4 (6U) 19" 2U VME64 J1/J2 No No No 300 W 57 

VME8010 VME64 21( 6U) 19” 7U VME64 J1/J2 No Yes No 470 W 56 

VME8011 VME64 21 (6U) 19” 7U VME64 J1/J2 Yes Yes No 470 W 56 

VME8100 VME64, 

VME64X 

21 (6U) 19” 8U VME64 J1/J2, 

VME64X J1/J2, 

VME64X J1/J0/J2 

Yes Yes RS232, USB (2.0), CANBUS, 

Ethernet 

1200 W @ 100 Vac 

2530 W @ 211 Vac 

55 

VME8200 VME64X 21 (6U), 

21 Rear 

19” 9U VME64X J1/J0/J2 YES YES RS232, USB (2.0), CANBUS, 

Ethernet 

1200 W @ 100 Vac, 

2530 W @ 211 Vac 

T7 

59 

56 

ADCs (Peak Sensing) 


Channels 

Resolution 

(bits) 

Conversion 

Time (µs) 

LSB (mV) 

Full Scale 

Range (V) 

Gate Width 

(µs) 

Fast Clear 

(ns) 

Connectors 

N957 NIM 1 13 1.2 1 10 2 ÷ 32 600 LEMO 30 

V1785 VME 8 12 2.8 1 / 0.125 (Dual) 4 / 0.5 (Dual) 0.25 ÷ 1000 600 LEMO 64 

V785 VME 32 12 5.7 1 / 2 4 / 8 0.25 ÷ 1000 600 Std. Flat 65 

V785N VME 16 12 2.8 1 4 0.25 ÷ 1000 600 LEMO 65 

T8 

pp. 


Digitizers 


Channels 

Bandwidth 

(MHz) 

Resolution 

(bits) 

Max 

Sampling 

Rate (MS/s) 

LSB (µV) 

Full Scale 

Range (V) 

Board Memory 

Samples/ch 

Connectors 

DT5720 Desktop 4 125 12 250 500 2 1.25 M MCX 16 

DT5720A Desktop 2 125 12 250 500 2 1.25 M MCX 16 

DT5724 Desktop 4 40 14 100 140 / 600 / 35 2.25 / 10 / 0.5 512 k MCX 16 

DT5724A Desktop 2 40 14 100 140 / 600 / 35 2 / 10 / 0.5 512 k MCX 16 

DT5730 Desktop 4 250 12 500 tbd tbd 1.25 M MCX 16 

DT5740 Desktop 32 30 12 65 500 / 2500 2 / 10 192 k SMC 68P 16 

DT5742 (2) Desktop 16 + 1 600 12 5000 (3) 250 1 128 k / 1 M MCX 17 

DT5751 Desktop 2 / 4 500 10 2000 -1000 1000 1 3.6 M – 1.8 M MCX 17 

DT5761 Desktop 1 800 10 4000 1000 1 7.2 M MCX 17 

N1728A NIM 4 40 14 100 125 2 1 M (1) LEMO EPG0B 30 

N1728B NIM 4 40 14 100 125 2 1 M (1) LEMO 30 

N6720 NIM 4 125 12 250 500 2 1.25 M MCX 31 

N6724 NIM 4 40 14 100 140 / 600 / 35 2.25 / 10 / 0.5 512 k MCX 31 

N6730 NIM 4 250 12 500 tbd tbd 1.25 M MCX 31 

N6740 NIM 32 30 12 65 500 / 2500 2 / 10 192 k SMC 68P 31 

N6742 (2) NIM 16 + 1 600 12 5000 (3) 250 1 128 k / 1 M MCX 31 

N6751 NIM 2 / 4 500 10 2000 -1000 1000 1 3.6 M – 1.8 M MCX 31 

N6761 NIM 1 800 10 4000 1000 1 7.2 M MCX 31 

V1720 VME 8 125 12 250 500 2 1.25 M / 10 M MCX 65 

V1721 VME 8 250 8 500 4000 1 2 M MCX or Modu II 66 

V1724 VME 8 40 14 100 140 / 600 / 35 2.25 / 10 / 0.5 512k - 4M MCX or Modu II 66 

V1729A VME 4 300 14 2000 125 2 2520 LEMO 65 

V1730 VME 8 250 12 500 tbd tbd 1.25M / 10 M MCX 66 

V1731 VME 4 / 8 250 8 1000-500 4000 1 4M - 2M MCX or Modu II 66 

V1740 VME 64 30 12 65 500 / 2500 2 / 10 192 k / 1.5M SMC 68P 66 

V1742 (2) VME 32 + 2 600 12 5000 (3) 250 1 128 k / 1M MCX 67 

V1751 VME 4 / 8 500 10 2000 -1000 1000 1 3.6 M – 1.8 M MCX or Modu II 67 

V1761 VME 2 800 10 4000 1000 1 7.2/57.6 M MCX or Modu II 67 

VX1720 VME64X 8 125 12 250 500 2 1.25 M / 10 M MCX 65 

VX1721 VME64X 8 250 8 500 4000 1 2 M MCX or Modu II 66 

VX1724 VME64X 8 40 14 100 140 / 600 / 35 2.25 / 10 / 0.5 512 k - 4 M MCX or Modu II 66 

VX1730 VME64X 8 250 12 500 tbd tbd 1.25 M / 10 M MCX 66 

VX1731 VME64X 4/8 250 8 1000-500 4000 1 4 M - 2 M MCX or Modu II 66 

VX1740 VME64X 64 30 12 65 500 / 2500 2 / 10 192 k / 1.5 M SMC 68P 66 

VX1742 (2) VME64X 32 + 2 600 12 5000 (3) 250 1 128 k / 1M MCX 67 

VX1751 VME64X 4 / 8 500 10 2000 -1000 1000 1 3.6 M – 1.8 M MCX or Modu II 67 

VX1761 VME64X 2 800 10 4000 1000 1 7.2 / 57.6 M MCX or Modu II 67 

(1) Maximum capability in case of acquisition on a single channel 

(2) Based on DRS4 chip Switched capacitor ADC 1024 storage cells per channels 

(3) Sampling frequency of the analog memory (switched capacitor array); A/D conversion takes place at lower speed (dead-time) 

T9 

pp. 



Channels 

Gain 

Bandwidth 

(MHz) (1) 

Coupling 

Input 

Impedance 

(Ohm) 

Output Rise 

Time (ns) 

Output 

Dynamics (V) 

Equivalent Input 

Noise (µV RMS) 

N978 NIM 4 1 ÷ 10 250 DC 50 < 1.5 ± 2 < 50 LEMO LEMO 32 

N979 NIM 16 10 (Optional 250 (gain: 10x) DC 50 < 1.5 ± 2 < 50 LEMO LEMO 32 

in 2 ÷ 9 range) 

N979B NIM 16 2, 4, 8, 10 250 (gain: 10x) DC 50 < 1.5 ± 2 < 50 (gain: 10x) LEMO LEMO 32 

V974 VME 4 1 ÷ 10 170 DC 50 < 3 ± 2 < 70 LEMO LEMO 67 

V975 VME 8 10 250 DC 50 < 1.5 ± 2 < 50 LEMO LEMO 67 

(1) Bandwidth measured with ±25 mV input signal 

In 

Conn. 

Out 

Conn. 

T10 

pp. 


97

Amplifiers (Spectroscopy) 


Channels 

N1568A NIM 16 Coarse: 2bit 

Fine: 8bit 

Gain Coupling Shaping Input 

Impedance 

(Ohm) 

N568B NIM 16 0.15 ÷ 480 DC gaussian 

type 

N568LC NIM 16 0.15 ÷ 480 DC gaussian 

type 

N968 NIM 1 1 ÷ 3000 DC semigaussian 

(1) Typical value on FAST_OUT 

(2) 20÷90% of the full scale @ Gain=Max and 4 μs shaping time 

Output 

Rise 

Time 

(ns) 

Output 

Dynamics 

(V) 

DC gaussian 50 - 0÷±8 on 

1 MΩ 

Integral 

Nonlinearity 

< 0.005% 

(2) 

Equivalent 

Input Noise 

(µV RMS) 

In Conn. 

< 10 Strip 

Header 

50 25 (1) ± 8 < 0.05% < 15 

(@gain=100) 

50 25 (1) ± 8 < 0.05% < 25 

(@gain=100) 

1000 - 10 < 0.025% < 3.5 

(@gain=1000) 

LEMO 

LEMO 

Out 

Conn. 

Strip 

Header 

Strip 

Haeder 

Strip 

Haeder 

T11 

pp. 

33 

33 

33 

BNC BNC 33 

Attenuators 

T12 

Model Package No. of Range per Resolution Max Frequency I/O Delay Insert Loss I/O Connectors pp. 

Sections Section (dB) (dB) 

(MHz) 

(ns) (dB) 

N858 NIM 2 0 ÷ 44.5 0.5 300 < 5 < 0.10 LEMO 34 

V859 VME 2 0 ÷ 44.5 0.5 300 < 5 < 0.10 LEMO 68 



Channels 

A422 

A422A 

A1422F2 (3) 

A1422F3 (4) 

A1422HF2 (3) 

A1422HF3 (4) 

14 pin SIP 

hybrid 

Shielded 

box 

Shielded 

box 

Shielded 

box 

15 pin SIP 

hybrid 

15 pin SIP 

hybrid 

Sensitivity 

mV/MeV 

Equivalent 

Input Noise 

FWHM (keV) 

Output Rise Time 

(ns) 

Output 

Linear 

Range (V) 

1 1/45/90 < 9.8 @ 470 pF < 20 ± 8 (2) 

± 4 (1) 

1 5/30/60 < 17.5 @ 1 nF < 50 ± 8 (2) 

± 4 (1) 

1/4/8 5/45/90/400 < 1.6 @ 0 pF 

< 3.9 @ 200 pF 

1/4/8 5/45/90 < 9.6 @ 390 pF 

Controller (VME) 

Model Package Link Max Transfer Rate (MByte/s) Programmable I/O Data-way Display I/O Connectors pp. 

V1718 VME USB 2.0 30 5 out + 2 in TTL/NIM Yes LEMO 70 

V2718 VME PCI/Optical 70 (CONET1) 

5 out + 2 in TTL/NIM Yes LEMO 70 

100 (CONET2) 

VX1718 VME64X USB 2.0 30 5 out + 2 in TTL/NIM Yes LEMO 70 

VX2718 VME64X PCI/Optical 70 (CONET1) 

100 (CONET2) 

5 out + 2 in TTL/NIM Yes LEMO 70 

T15 

Controller (CAMAC) 

T16 

Model Package Link Programmable I/O pp. 

C111C CAMAC 2U Ethernet 10/100 4 out + 4 in + 2 combo 13 



Channels 

Function Updating Min 

Input 

(mV) 

Output Width 

(ns) 

I/O 

Delay 

(ns) 

Outputs 

Input 

Bandwidth 

(MHz) 

C808 CAMAC 16 Const. Fraction No - 5 15 ÷ 250 n/a (1) 2 ECL n/a LEMO Std. Flat 13 

C894 CAMAC 16 Leading Edge Selectable - 5 5 ÷ 40 10 2 ECL 140 LEMO Std. Flat 14 

N840 NIM 8 Leading Edge Selectable - 5 5 ÷ 40 10 2 + /1 NIM 140 LEMO LEMO 35 

N841 NIM 16 Leading Edge Selectable - 5 5 ÷ 40 10 2 + /1 NIM 140 LEMO LEMO 35 

N842 NIM 8 Const. Fraction No - 5 16.5 ÷ 273 n/a (1) 2 + /1 NIM n/a LEMO LEMO 35 

N843 NIM 16 Const. Fraction No - 5 16.5 ÷ 273 n/a (1) 2 + /1 NIM n/a LEMO LEMO 35 

N844 (2) NIM 8 Low Threshold No - 3 5 ÷ 90 10 2 + /1 NIM 60 LEMO LEMO 35 

N845 NIM 16 Low Threshold No - 3 5 ÷ 90 10 2 + /1 NIM 60 LEMO LEMO 35 

V812 VME 16 Const. Fraction No - 5 15 ÷ 250 n/a (1) 2 ECL n/a LEMO Std. Flat 71 

V814 (2) VME 16 Low Threshold No - 1 6 ÷ 95 10 2 ECL 60 LEMO Std. Flat 71 

V895 VME 16 Leading Edge Selectable - 5 5 ÷ 40 10 2 ECL 140 LEMO Std. Flat 71 

(1) For constant fraction discriminators, the I/O delay depends on delay set value 

(2) Also available with positive inputs 

In 

Conn. 

Out 

Conn. 

T17 

pp. 

Fan In - Fan Out Units (1) 


Sections 

Type Input per Section Output per Section I/O Delay 

(ns) 

Input Bandwidth 

(MHz) 

Connectors 

N454 NIM 4 Logic 4 NIM 4+/2 NIM < 8 100 LEMO 36 

N625 NIM 4 Linear 4 Bipolar 4 Bipolar < 4 100 LEMO 36 

V1495 VME 1 Logic 64 ECL/PECL/LVDS 

+2 bidirectional NIM/TTL 

(expandable up to 162) 

32 LVDS 



< 15 200 Robinson Nugent 

Flat/LEMO 

V925 VME 4 Linear 3x4+1x3 Bipolar 3x4+1x3 Bipolar < 4 120 LEMO 72 

V976 VME 4 Logic 4 NIM/TTL 4 NIM/TTL < 9 150 LEMO 69 

(1) All modules are DC coupled 

T18 

pp. 

68 

I/O Registers 

Model Package No. of Function Input per Section Output per Section In Connectors Out Connectors pp. 

Sections 

C219 CAMAC 1 I/O register 16 NIM 16 NIM LEMO LEMO 14 

V1495 VME 1 I/O register 64 ECL/PECL/LVDS 



32 LVDS 



Robinson Nugent 

Flat/LEMO 

Robinson Nugent 

Flat/LEMO 

V259 VME 1 Pattern Unit 16 NIM / ECL 1 NIM LEMO (NIM) / Std. Flat LEMO 72 

(ECL) 

V977 VME 1 Pattern Unit, 

I/O register 

16 NIM / TTL 16 NIM / TTL LEMO LEMO 72 

T19 

68 


99

Multi Channel Analyzers 


Sections 

Resolution 

(bits) 

Conversion 

Time (µs) 

Sampling 

frequency 

(MS/s) 

LSB (mV) 

DT5780 Desktop 2 14 - 100 0.03 / 0.08 / 

0.18 / 0.5 

Full Scale 

Range (V) 

0.5 / 1.25 / 

3 / 8 

Gate 

Width 

(µs) 

Fast Clear 

(ns) 

Connectors 

pp. 

- n/a BNC / SHV 29 

N1728A NIM 4 14 - 100 0.125 ± 1.0 - n/a LEMO EPG0B 30 

N1728B NIM 4 14 - 100 0.125 ± 1.0 - n/a LEMO 30 

N957 NIM 1 13 1.2 - 1 8 2 ÷ 32 600 LEMO 30 

T20 

QDCs 


Channels 

Resolution 

(bits) 

Conversion 

Time (µs) 

LSB (fC) 

C1205 CAMAC 16 12 (17 dyn.) < 6 21 / 160 / 

1300 

Full Scale 

Range (pC) 

80 / 650 / 

6000 

Gate Width 

(µs) 

Fast Clear 

(µs) 


0.01 ÷ 0.5 1 LEMO triple range 14 

V792 VME 32 12 5.7 100 400 0.05 (1) 0.6 Std. Flat - 73 

V792N VME 16 12 2.8 100 400 0.05 (1) 0.6 LEMO - 73 

V862 VME 32 12 5.7 100 400 0.05 (1) 0.6 Robinson individual 73 

Nugent Flat gate 

V965 VME 16 12 (15 dyn.) 5.7 25 / 200 100 / 900 0.05 (1) 0.6 LEMO dual range 73 

V965A VME 8 12 (15 dyn.) 2.8 25 / 200 100 / 900 0.05 (1) 0.6 LEMO dual range 73 

(1) Minimum Gate Width 

T21 

Scalers 

Model Package No. of Channels Input Type Count Rate (MHz) Count Depth per Channel Connectors pp. 

C257 CAMAC 16 NIM / TTL / ECL 100 24 bit LEMO (Flat for ECL) 15 

N1145 NIM 2U 4+1 downcounter NIM / TTL 4x250 + 1x80 4x8 + 1x7 digit LEMO 36 

V830 VME 32 ECL / LVDS 250 32 bit Std. Flat 74 

FW1495SC (1) VME 64 (expandable up to 128) ECL / LVDS / PECL 

270 32 bit Robinson Nugent Flat / LEMO 69 

NIM / TTL (2) 

(1) Firmware for Mod. V1495 

(2) For NIM / TTL max 16 channels 

T22 

TDCs 


Channels 

Resolution 

(bit) 

Double Hit 

Resolution 

(ns) 

Conversion 

Time (µs) 

LSB (ps) 

Full Scale 

Range (µs) 

Input Type Connectors pp. 

V1190A VME 128 19 / 17 (1) 5 - 100 / 200 / 800 52 / 104 ECL / LVDS Robinson Nugent Flat 74 

V1190B VME 64 19 / 17 (1) 5 - 100 / 200 / 800 52 / 104 ECL / LVDS Robinson Nugent Flat 74 

V1290A VME 32 21 5 - 25 52 ECL / LVDS Std. Flat 74 

V1290N VME 16 21 5 - 25 52 NIM LEMO 74 

V775 VME 32 12 - 5.7 35 / 300 0.14 / 1.2 ECL Std. Flat 75 

V775N VME 16 12 - 2.8 35 / 300 0.14 / 1.2 NIM LEMO 75 

VX1190A VME64X 128 19 / 17 (1) 5 - 100 / 200 / 800 52 / 104 ECL / LVDS Robinson Nugent Flat 74 

VX1190B VME64X 64 19 / 17 (1) 5 - 100 / 200 / 800 52 / 104 ECL / LVDS Robinson Nugent Flat 74 

VX1290A VME64X 32 21 5 - 25 52 ECL / LVDS Std. Flat 74 

VX1290N VME64X 16 21 5 - 25 52 NIM LEMO 74 

(1) Depending on the selected range) 

T23 

Timing Units 

Model Package No. of Function Input per Section Output per Section Output Width/Delay In Conn. Out Conn. pp. 

Sections 

N108A NIM 2 Delay 1 Analog 1 Analog 1.6 ÷ 65.1 ns LEMO LEMO 37 

N93B NIM 2 Timer 1 NIM + 1 ECL 2+/1 NIM+ 1 ECL 50 ns ÷ 10 s LEMO / Pin couple LEMO / Pin couple 36 

V972 VME 1 Delay 1 Analog 1 Analog 2.6 ÷ 34.1 ns LEMO LEMO 75 

V993B VME 2 Timer 1 NIM/TTL + 1 ECL 2+/1 NIM/TTL+ 1 ECL 50 ns ÷ 10 s LEMO / Pin couple LEMO / Pin couple 75 

V993C VME 2U 2 Timer 1 NIM/TTL + 1 ECL 2+/1 NIM/TTL+ 1 ECL 50 ns ÷ 10 s LEMO / Pin couple LEMO / Pin couple 76 

T24 


Translators 

Model Package No. Of 

Sections 

N638 NIM 2 NIM to ECL/NIM; 

ECL to NIM/ECL 

N89 NIM 2 NIM to TTL; 

TTL to NIM 

V1495 VME 1 Depending 

on board 

configuration 

V538A VME 1 NIM to ECL/NIM; 

ECL to NIM/ECL 

V976 VME 4 NIM to TTL; 

TTL to NIM 

Function Input/Section Output/Section I/O delay 

(ns) 

Input 

Bandwidth 

(MHz) 

8 NIM / 8 ECL 2x8 NIM / 8 ECL < 3.5 300 LEMO / Std. 

Flat 

In Conn. Out Conn. pp. 

LEMO / Std. 

Flat 

4 4 < 10 60 / 40 LEMO LEMO 37 

64 ECL/ 

PECL/ 

LVDS+2 bidirectional 

NIM/TTL (expandable up to 162) 

32 LVDS+2 

bidirectional NIM/ 

TTL (expandable up 

to 130) 

< 15 200 Robinson 

Nugent Flat/ 

LEMO 

8 NIM / 8 ECL 2x8 NIM / 2x8 ECL < 3 300 LEMO / Std. 

Flat 

Robinson 

Nugent Flat/ 

LEMO 

LEMO / Std. 

Flat 

4 4 < 11.5 150 LEMO LEMO 69 

T25 

37 

68 

76 


101

Product Index 

Model Description Family pp. CRT Status 

A1422 Low Noise Fast Rise Time Charge Sensitive Premplifier Preamplifiers 62 T13/p.98 

A1422H Low Noise Fast Rise Time Charge Sensitive Premplifier (Hybrid) Preamplifiers 62 T13/p.98 NEW 

A1423 Wideband Amplifier Preamplifiers 63 NEW 

A1481 Kill Signal Adapter for N14XX series Accessories 84 NEW 

A1510 12 Channel Floating 100 V, 1mA/10mA Board Power Supply 49 T5/p.95 

A1511B 12 Channel Floating 500 V, 1mA/10mA Board Power Supply 49 T5/p.95 

A1512 12 Channel Floating 500 V, 1mA/0.1 mA Board Power Supply 49 T5/p.95 

A1513B 6 Channel Floating 10 V, 2.7 A Board Power Supply 49 T4/p.95 

A1516B 6 Channel Floating 15 V, 1.5 A Board Power Supply 49 T4/p.95 

A1517B 6 Channel Floating 7 V, 4 A Board Power Supply 49 T4/p.95 

A1518B 6 Channel Floating 4.5 V, 6 A Board Power Supply 49 T4/p.95 

A1519B 12 Channel Floating 250 V, 100 µA / 1 mA Board Power Supply 49 T5/p.95 

A1520P 12 Channel Floating 500 V, 15 mA Board Power Supply 49 T5/p.95 

A1526 6 Ch 15 kV Common Floating Return HV Board Power Supply 50 T5/p.95 

A1534 6 Channel Floating 8 kV, 200 µA Board Power Supply 50 T5/p.95 

A1535 24 Channel 3.5 kV/3 mA Common Floating Return Board Power Supply 50 T5/p.95 

A1535D 12 Channel 3.5 kV/3 mA Common Floating Return Board Power Supply 51 T5/p.95 NEW 

A1535S 24 Ch. 3.5 kV/3 mA Comm.Floating RTN Board/SHV Conn. Power Supply 51 T5/p.95 

A1550 24 Channel 5 kV/1 mA Common Floating Return Board Power Supply 51 T5/p.95 

A1550D 12 Channel 5 kV/1 mA Common Floating Return Board Power Supply 52 T5/p.95 NEW 

A1732 12 Channel 6 kV/1 mA Board Power Supply 53 T6/p.95 

A1733 12 Channel 3 kV/3 mA, 4 kV/ 2 mA Board Power Supply 53 T6/p.95 

A1735 12 Channel 1.5 kV/7 mA Board Power Supply 53 T6/p.95 

A1737 12 Channel 250 V/1 mA Board Power Supply 53 T6/p.95 

A1738 12 Channel 1.3 kV/10 mA Board Power Supply 53 T6/p.95 

A1821 12 Channel 3 kV, 20/200 µA Board Power Supply 53 T6/p.95 

A1821H 12 Channel 3 kV, 10/200 µA Board Power Supply 53 T6/p.95 

A1832 12 Channel 6 kV, 1 mA/0.2 mA Board Power Supply 53 T6/p.95 

A1833 12 Channel 3 kV/3mA, 4 kV/2 mA, 4 kV/0.2 mA Power Supply 53 T6/p.95 

A1835 12 Channel 1.5 kV, 7 mA/0.2 mA Board Power Supply 53 T6/p.95 

A1837 12 Channel 250 V, 1 mA/0.1 mA Board Power Supply 53 T6/p.95 

A1932A 48 Channel 3 kV Distributor Board Power Supply 52 T5/p.95 

A2818 PCI CONET Controller Accessories 84 

A2932 48 Channel 3 kV Common Floating Return Distribution Board with Current Monitor Power Supply 52 T5/p.95 NEW 



A309 1 dB Attenuator Accessories 86 





A315 Splitter Accessories 86 

A3818 PCI Express CONET2 Controller Accessories 84 NEW 

A385 16 Channel Flat-to-LEMO Cable Adapter for V785 Accessories 84 

A392 16 Channel Flat-to-LEMO Cable Adapter for V792 Accessories 84 

A422 Charge Sensitive Preamplifier with Timing (Hybrid) Preamplifiers 61 T13/p.98 

A422A Charge Sensitive Preamplifier with Timing (Box) Preamplifiers 61 T13/p.98 

A483 HV Bidirectional Passive HV Filter Accessories 86 

A646 DB37 to SHV Cable Adapter for A1510/11B/12/19B Accessories 84 NEW 

A647 Radiall to SHV Adapter for A1535/A1550 Accessories 84 

A648 Radiall to SHV Adapter for A1932A Accessories 85 

A654 Single Channel MCX to LEMO Cable Adapter Accessories 85 

A659 Single Channel MCX to BNC Cable Adapter Accessories 85 NEW 

A746B 64ch Adapter for Lemo connector Accessories 85 

A746D 32ch Adapter for Lemo connector Accessories 85 NEW 

A746E 32ch Adapter for Lemo connector Accessories 85 NEW 

A954 16 Channel to 2x8 Channel Cable Adapter Accessories 85 

A967 32 Channel Cable Adapter for V767, V862, V1190, VX1190, V1495 Accessories 85 

A992 16 Channel Impedance Adapter Accessories 85 

A995 Insertion/extraction tool for A996 Accessories 86 

A996 52 pin cable connector Accessories 86 

A997 HV coaxial cable connector for A1526 Accessories 86 

AI2700 Optical Fiber Series Accessories 86 

C111C Ethernet CAMAC Crate Controller CAMAC 13 T16/p.99 

C1205 16 Channel QDC CAMAC 14 T21/p.100 

C219 16 Channel Programmable I/O Register CAMAC 14 T19/p.99 

C257 16 Channel Scaler CAMAC 15 T22/p.100 

C808 16 Channel Constant Fraction Discriminator CAMAC 13 T17/p.99 

C894 16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator CAMAC 14 T17/p.99 


Product Index (continued) 


DPP-CI Digital Pulse Processing for the Charge Integration Firmware/Software 27 

DPP-PHA Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Height Analysis Firmware/Software 26 

DPP-PSD Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Shape Discrimination Firmware/Software 28 NEW 

DT5423 Desktop Linear Power Supply for A1422 preamplifier & DT57XX Digitizers Desktop 17 C SOON 

DT5720 4 Channel 12bit 250 MS/s Digitizer Desktop 16 T9/p.97 

DT5720A 2 Channel 12bit 250 MS/s Digitizer Desktop 16 T9/p.97 

DT5720B 4 Channel 12bit 250 MS/s Digitizer Desktop 16 T9/p.97 

DT5720C 2 Channel 12bit 250 MS/s Digitizer Desktop 16 T9/p.97 

DT5724 4 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer Desktop 16 T9/p.97 

DT5724A 2 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer Desktop 16 T9/p.97 

DT5730 4 Channel 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer Desktop 16 T9/p.97 C SOON 

DT5730A 2 Channel 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer Desktop 16 T9/p.97 C SOON 

DT5740 32 Channel 12bit 62.5MS/s Digitizer Desktop 16 T9/p.97 

DT5740C 32 Channel 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer Desktop 16 T9/p.97 

DT5742 16+1 Channel 12bit 5 GS/s Switched Capacitor Digitizer Desktop 17 T9/p.97 

DT5742B 16+1 Channel 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched Capacitor Digitizer Desktop 17 T9/p.97 

DT5751 2/4 Channel 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer Desktop 17 T9/p.97 

DT5761 1 Channel 10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer Desktop 17 T9/p.97 NEW 

DT5780 Digital Multi Channel Analyzer Desktop 17 T20/p.100 NEW 

FW1495SC 128 Ch 200 MHz Multievent latching Scaler Firmware for V1495 VME 69 T22/p.100 

N108A Dual Delay NIM 37 T24/p.100 

N113 Dual OR 12 IN - 2 OUT NIM 34 T14/p.98 

N1145 Quad Scaler And Preset Counter / Timer NIM 36 T22/p.100 

N1419 4 Ch NIM Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) Power Supply 37 T1/p.94 C SOON 

N1419A 2 Ch NIM Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) Power Supply 40 T1/p.94 C SOON 

N1419AL 2 Ch Low Cost NIM Locally Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) Power Supply 40 T1/p.94 C SOON 

N1419AR 2 Ch Low Cost NIM Remotely Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) Power Supply 40 T1/p.94 C SOON 

N1419B 1 Ch NIM Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) Power Supply 40 T1/p.94 C SOON 

N1470 4 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) Power Supply 38 T1/p.94 

N1470A 2 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) Power Supply 41 T1/p.94 

N1470AL 2 Ch NIM Low Cost Locally Progammable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) Power Supply 41 T1/p.94 NEW 

N1470AR 2 Ch NIM Low Cost Remotely Progammable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) Power Supply 41 T1/p.94 NEW 

N1470B 1 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) Power Supply 41 T1/p.94 

N1471 4 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) Power Supply 38 T1/p.94 

N1471A 2 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) Power Supply 42 T1/p.94 

N1471AL 2 Ch NIM Low Cost Locally Progammable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) Power Supply 42 T1/p.94 NEW 

N1471AR 2 Ch NIM Low Cost Remotely Progammable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) Power Supply 42 T1/p.94 NEW 

N1471B 1 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (± 5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) Power Supply 42 T1/p.94 

N1471H 4 Ch NIM Programmable High CurrentRes. HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 20µA, 1nA res.) Power Supply 42 T1/p.94 NEW 

N1471HA 2 Ch NIM Programmable High CurrentRes. HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 20µA, 1nA res.) Power Supply 42 T1/p.94 NEW 

N1471HB 1 Ch NIM Programmable High CurrentRes. HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 20µA, 1nA res.) Power Supply 42 T1/p.94 NEW 

N1568A 16Ch Programmable Spectroscopy Amplifier and Dual 16Ch CFD (30% and 80%) NIM 33 T11/p.98 

N1568ADAT USB RS485 Adapter Board Accessories 85 

N1728A 4 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer with Pulse Shape Analysis (Differential Inputs) NIM 30 T20/p.100 

T9/p.97 

N1728B 4 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer with Pulse Shape Analysis (Single Ended Inputs) NIM 30 T20/p.100 

T9/p.97 

N405 Triple 4-Fold Logic Unit/Majority with VETO NIM 34 T14/p.98 

N454 4-8 Logic FAN-IN/FAN-OUT NIM 36 T18/p.99 

N455 Quad Coincidence Logic Unit NIM 34 T14/p.98 

N472 4 Channel 6 kV Power Supply Power Supply 43 T1/p.94 

N5424 Quad NIM Power distributor for A1422 preamplifiers NIM 38 C SOON 

N568B 16 Channel Programmable Spectroscopy Amplifier (Low Noise) NIM 33 T11/p.98 

N568LC 16 Channel Programmable Spectroscopy Amplifier NIM 33 T11/p.98 

N570 2 Channel 15 kV Programmable Power Supply Power Supply 38 T1/p.94 

N625 Quad Linear FAN-IN FAN-OUT NIM 36 T18/p.99 

N638 16 Channel NIM-ECL/ECL-NIM Translator and Fan Out NIM 37 T25/p.101 

N6720 4 Channel 12bit 250 MS/s Digitizer NIM 31 T9/p.97 

N6720A 2 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer NIM 31 T9/p.97 

N6720B 4 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer NIM 31 T9/p.97 

N6720C 2 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer NIM 31 T9/p.97 

N6724 4 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer NIM 31 T9/p.97 

N6724A 2 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer NIM 31 T9/p.97 

N6730 4 Channel 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer NIM 31 T9/p.97 C SOON 

N6730A 4 Channel 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer NIM 31 T9/p.97 C SOON 

N6740 32 Channel 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer NIM 31 T9/p.97 

N6740C 32 Channel 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer NIM 31 T9/p.97 

N6742 16+1 Channel 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched Capacitor Digitizer NIM 31 T9/p.97 

N6742B 16+1 Channel 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched Capacitor Digitizer NIM 31 T9/p.97 

N6751 2/4 Channel 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer NIM 31 T9/p.97 


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N6761 1 Channel 10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer NIM 31 T9/p.97 NEW 

N8315 NIM Linear Power supply 150W Powered Crates 60 

N840 8 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator NIM 35 T17/p.99 

N841 16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator NIM 35 T17/p.99 

N842 8 Channel Constant Fraction Discriminator NIM 35 T17/p.99 

N843 16 Channel Constant Fraction Discriminator NIM 35 T17/p.99 

N844 8 Channel Low Threshold Discriminator NIM 35 T17/p.99 

N845 16 Channel Low Threshold Discriminator NIM 35 T17/p.99 

N858 Dual Attenuator NIM 34 T12/p.98 

N89 NIM - TTL - NIM Adapter NIM 37 T25/p.101 

N914 8 Fold Charge Preamp / Discriminator & Linear Fan-In NIM 32 

N93B Dual Timer NIM 36 T24/p.100 

N957 8k Multi-Channel Analyzer NIM 30 T20/p.100 

T8/p.97 

N968 Spectroscopy Amplifier NIM 33 T11/p.98 

N978 4 Channel Variable Gain Fast Amplifier NIM 32 T10/p.97 

N979 16 Channel Fast Amplifier NIM 32 T10/p.97 

N979B 16 Channel Mixed Gain Fast Amplifier NIM 32 T10/p.97 NEW 

NDT1419 4 Ch NIM/Desktop Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) Power Supply 17 T1/p.94 C SOON 

NDT1470 4 Ch NIM/Desktop Progammable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) Power Supply 17 T1/p.94 C SOON 

NDT1471 4 Ch NIM/Desktop Progammable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) Power Supply 17 T1/p.94 C SOON 

NDT1471H 4 Ch NIM/Desktop Progammable High CurrentRes. HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 20µA, 1nA res.) Power Supply 17 T1/p.94 C SOON 

NIM8301 7U 12 slot smart fan unit 300/600 W Crate Powered Crates 58 T7/p.96 

NIM8302 5U 10 slot 150 W Compact Crate Powered Crates 58 T7/p.96 

NIM8303 5U 12 slot 300/600 W Crate Powered Crates 58 T7/p.96 

NIM8304 7U 12 slot smart fan unit Switching 2000 W Crate Powered Crates 59 T7/p.96 

NIM8305 2 Slot Switching 450W Mini Crate Powered Crates 59 T7/p.96 NEW 

NIM8306 2 Slot Switching 750W Mini Crate Powered Crates 59 T7/p.96 NEW 

NV8020 7U CRATE VME/NIM 6 slot VME64 400W, 5 slot NIM 150W Powered Crates 60 T7/p.96 

SP5600 2 Channels General Purpose Amplifier and Power Supply Unit SiPM Kits 82 

SP5600A KIT Silicon PhotoMultiplier Educational Kit SiPM Kits 81 

SP5600B KIT Silicon PhotoMultiplier Evaluation Kit SiPM Kits 82 

SP5601 LED Driver SiPM Kits 82 

SP5602 Scintillating Tile SiPM Kits 83 

SP5603 Mini Spectrometer SiPM Kits 83 

SW1470 Control Software for N14XX Power Supply Modules Power Supply 43 

SY2791 TPC Readout System Readout System 77 

SY4527 Universal Multichannel Power Supply System Power Supply 47 T3/p.95 NEW 

SY5527 Universal Multichannel Power Supply System Power Supply 48 T3/p.95 NEW 

SY8800 Universal Multichannel Low Voltage Power Supply System Power Supply 54 T3/p.95 

V1190A/VX1190A 128 Channel Multihit TDC VME 74 T23/p.100 

V1190B/ VX1190B 64 Channel Multihit TDC VME 74 T23/p.100 

V1290A/ VX1290A 32 Channel Multihit TDC VME 74 T23/p.100 

V1290N/ VX1290N 16 Channel Multihit TDC VME 74 T23/p.100 

V1495 General Purpose VME Board VME 68 T14/p.98 

T18/p.99 

T19/p.99 

T25/p.101 

V1718/ VX1718 VME-USB2.0 Bridge VME 70 T15/p.99 

V1720/ VX1720 8 Channel 12bit 250 MS/s Digitizer VME 65 T9/p.97 

V1721/ VX1721 8 Channel 8 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer VME 66 T9/p.97 

V1724/ VX1724 8 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer VME 66 T9/p.97 

V1729A 4 Channel 14 bit 2 GS/s (300 MHz bandwidth) Switched-Capacitor Digitizer VME 65 T9/p.97 

V1730/ VX1730 8 Channel 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer VME 66 T9/p.97 C SOON 

V1731/ VX1731 4/8 Channel 8 bit 1000/500 MS/s Digitizer VME 66 T9/p.97 

V1740/ VX1740 64 Channel 12bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer VME 66 T9/p.97 

V1742/ VX1742 32+2 Channel 12bit 5 GS/s Switched Capacitor Digitizer VME 67 T9/p.97 

V1751/ VX1751 4/8 Channel 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer VME 67 T9/p.97 

V1761/ VX1761 2 Channel 10 bit 4GS/s Digitizer VME 67 T9/p.97 NEW 

V1785 8 Channel Dual Range Multievent Peak Sensing ADC VME 64 T8/p.97 

V259 16 Bit Strobed Multihit Pattern Unit VME 72 T19/p.99 

V2718/ VX2718 VME-PCI Optical Link Bridge VME 70 T15/p.99 

V538A 8 Channel NIM-ECL/ECL-NIM Translator VME 76 T25/p.101 

V6519 VME Programmable HV Power Supply (6 Ch., 500 V, 3 mA) Power Supply 45 T2/p.94 

V6521 VME Programmable HV Power Supply (6 Ch., 6 kV, 300µA) Power Supply 45 T2/p.94 

V6521H VME Programmable HV Power Supply (6 Ch., 6 kV, 20µA) Power Supply 45 T2/p.94 NEW 

V6533 VME Programmable HV Power Supply (6 Ch., 4 kV, 3 mA, 9 W) Power Supply 45 T2/p.94 

V6534 VME Programmable HV Power Supply (6 Ch., 6 kV, 1 mA) Power Supply 45 T2/p.94 

V775 32 Channel Multievent TDC VME 75 T23/p.100 




V775N 16 Channel Multievent TDC VME 75 T23/p.100 

V785 32 Channel Multievent Peak Sensing ADC VME 65 T8/p.97 

V785N 16 Channel Multievent Peak Sensing ADC VME 65 T8/p.97 

V792 32 Channel Multievent QDC VME 73 T21/p.100 

V792N 16 Channel Multievent QDC VME 73 T21/p.100 

V812 16 Channel Constant Fraction Discriminator VME 71 T17/p.99 

V814 16 Channel Low Threshold Discriminator VME 71 T17/p.99 

V830 32 Channel Latching Scaler VME 74 T22/p.100 

V859 Dual Attenuator VME 68 T12/p.98 

V862 32 Channel Multievent Individual Gate QDC VME 73 T21/p.100 

V895 16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator VME 71 T17/p.99 

V925 Quad Linear FAN-IN FAN-OUT VME 72 T18/p.99 

V965 16 Channel Dual Range Multievent QDC VME 73 T21/p.100 

V965A 8 Channel Dual Range Multievent QDC VME 73 T21/p.100 

V972 Delay Unit VME 75 T24/p.100 

V974 4 Channel Variable Gain Fast Amplifier VME 67 T10/p.97 

V975 8 Channel Fast Amplifier VME 67 T10/p.97 

V976 Quad 4 Fold AND/OR/MAJ, NIM-TTL TTL-NIM Translator, Fan-In Fan-Out VME 69 T14/p.98 

T18/p.99 

T25/p.101 

V977 16 Channel Input/Output Register (Status A) VME 72 T19/p.99 

V993B Dual Timer VME 75 T24/p.100 

V993C Dual Timer VME 76 T24/p.100 NEW 

VME8001 1U 2 Slot VME64 Mini Crate Powered Crates 57 T7/p.96 

VME8002 5U 9 Slot VME64 Mini Crate Powered Crates 57 T7/p.96 

VME8004 2U 4 Slot VME64 Mini Crate Powered Crates 57 T7/p.96 NEW 

VME8004A 2U 4 Slot VME64 Mini Crate Powered Crates 57 T7/p.96 NEW 

VME8010 7U 21 Slot VME64 Low Cost Crate Powered Crates 56 T7/p.96 

VME8011 7U 21 Slot VME64 Low Cost Crate Powered Crates 56 T7/p.96 

VME8100 8U 21 Slot VME64/64X Enhanced Crate Series Powered Crates 55 T7/p.96 

VME8200 9U 21 Slot VME64X Enhanced Crate series Powered Crates 56 T7/p.96 NEW 


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Functional Index 

Function Family Model Description pp. CRT STATUS 

Adapter Accessories A1481 Kill Signal Adapter for N14XX series 84 NEW 

Adapter Accessories A385 16 Channel Flat-to-LEMO Cable Adapter for V785 84 

Adapter Accessories A392 16 Channel Flat-to-LEMO Cable Adapter for V792 84 

Adapter Accessories A646 DB37 to SHV Cable Adapter for A1510/11B/12/19B 84 NEW 

Adapter Accessories A647 Radiall to SHV Adapter for A1535/A1550 84 

Adapter Accessories A648 Radiall to SHV Adapter for A1932A 85 

Adapter Accessories A654 Single Channel MCX to LEMO Cable Adapter 85 

Adapter Accessories A659 Single Channel MCX to BNC Cable Adapter 85 NEW 

Adapter Accessories A746B 64ch Adapter for Lemo connector 85 

Adapter Accessories A746D 32ch Adapter for Lemo connector 85 

Adapter Accessories A746E 32ch Adapter for Lemo connector 85 NEW 

Adapter Accessories A954 16 Channel to 2x8 Channel Cable Adapter 85 

Adapter Accessories A967 32 Channel Cable Adapter for V767, V862, V1190, VX1190, V1495 85 

Adapter Accessories A992 16 Channel Impedance Adapter 85 

Adapter Accessories N1568ADAT USB RS485 Adapter Board 85 

ADC (Peak Sensing) NIM N957 8k Multi-Channel Analyzer 30 T8/p.97 

ADC (Peak Sensing) VME V1785 8 Channel Dual Range Multievent Peak Sensing ADC 64 T8/p.97 

ADC (Peak Sensing) VME V785 32 Channel Multievent Peak Sensing ADC 65 T8/p.97 

ADC (Peak Sensing) VME V785N 16 Channel Multievent Peak Sensing ADC 65 T8/p.97 

Amplifier & Power Supply SiPM Kits SP5600 2 Channels General Purpose Amplifier and Power Supply Unit 82 

Amplifier (Fast) NIM N978 4 Channel Variable Gain Fast Amplifier 32 T10/p.97 

Amplifier (Fast) NIM N979 16 Channel Fast Amplifier 32 T10/p.97 

Amplifier (Fast) NIM N979B 16 Channel Mixed Gain Fast Amplifier 32 T10/p.97 NEW 

Amplifier (Fast) VME V974 4 Channel Variable Gain Fast Amplifier 67 T10/p.97 

Amplifier (Fast) VME V975 8 Channel Fast Amplifier 67 T10/p.97 

Amplifier (Spectr.) NIM N1568A 16Ch Programmable Spectroscopy Amplifier and Dual 16Ch CFD (30% and 80%) 33 T11/p.98 

Amplifier (Spectr.) NIM N568B 16 Channel Programmable Spectroscopy Amplifier (Low Noise) 33 T11/p.98 

Amplifier (Spectr.) NIM N568LC 16 Channel Programmable Spectroscopy Amplifier 33 T11/p.98 

Amplifier (Spectr.) NIM N968 Spectroscopy Amplifier 33 T11/p.98 

Analog Pulse Processors NIM N914 8 Fold Charge Preamp / Discriminator & Linear Fan-In 32 

Attenuator NIM N858 Dual Attenuator 34 T12/p.98 

Attenuator VME V859 Dual Attenuator 68 T12/p.98 

Cables Accessories AI2700 Optical Fiber Series 86 

Charge Sens. Preamp. Preamplifiers A1422 Low Noise Fast Rise Time Charge Sensitive Premplifier 62 T13/p.98 

Charge Sens. Preamp. Preamplifiers A1422H Low Noise Fast Rise Time Charge Sensitive Premplifier (Hybrid) 62 T13/p.98 NEW 

Charge Sens. Preamp. Preamplifiers A422 Charge Sensitive Preamplifier with Timing (Hybrid) 61 T13/p.98 

Charge Sens. Preamp. Preamplifiers A422A Charge Sensitive Preamplifier with Timing (Box) 61 T13/p.98 

Coinc./Logic/Trig. Unit NIM N113 Dual OR 12 IN - 2 OUT 34 T14/p.98 

Coinc./Logic/Trig. Unit NIM N405 Triple 4-Fold Logic Unit/Majority with VETO 34 T14/p.98 

Coinc./Logic/Trig. Unit NIM N455 Quad Coincidence Logic Unit 34 T14/p.98 

Coinc./Logic/Trig. Unit VME V1495 General Purpose VME Board 68 T14/p.98 

Coinc./Logic/Trig. Unit VME V976 Quad 4 Fold AND/OR/MAJ, NIM-TTL TTL-NIM Translator, Fan-In Fan-Out 69 T14/p.98 

Controller VME V1718/VX1718 VME-USB2.0 Bridge 70 T15/p.99 

Controller VME V2718/ VX2718 VME-PCI Optical Link Bridge 70 T15/p.99 

Controller CAMAC C111C Ethernet CAMAC Crate Controller 13 T16/p.99 

Dev. Kit SiPM Kits SP5600A KIT Silicon PhotoMultiplier Educational Kit 81 

Dev. Kit SiPM Kits SP5600B KIT Silicon PhotoMultiplier Evaluation Kit 82 

Digitizer Desktop DT5720 4 Channel 12bit 250 MS/s Digitizer 16 T9/p.97 

Digitizer Desktop DT5720A 2 Channel 12bit 250 MS/s Digitizer 16 T9/p.97 

Digitizer Desktop DT5720B 4 Channel 12bit 250 MS/s Digitizer 16 T9/p.97 

Digitizer Desktop DT5720C 2 Channel 12bit 250 MS/s Digitizer 16 T9/p.97 

Digitizer Desktop DT5724 4 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer 16 T9/p.97 

Digitizer Desktop DT5724A 2 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer 16 T9/p.97 

Digitizer Desktop DT5730 4 Channel 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer 16 T9/p.97 C SOON 

Digitizer Desktop DT5730A 2 Channel 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer 16 T9/p.97 C SOON 

Digitizer Desktop DT5740 32 Channel 12bit 62.5MS/s Digitizer 16 T9/p.97 

Digitizer Desktop DT5740C 32 Channel 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer 16 T9/p.97 

Digitizer Desktop DT5742 16+1 Channel 12bit 5 GS/s Switched Capacitor Digitizer 17 T9/p.97 

Digitizer Desktop DT5742B 16+1 Channel 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched Capacitor Digitizer 17 T9/p.97 

Digitizer Desktop DT5751 2/4 Channel 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer 17 T9/p.97 

Digitizer Desktop DT5761 1 Channel 10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer 17 T9/p.97 NEW 

Digitizer NIM N1728A 4 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer with Pulse Shape Analysis (Differential Inputs) 30 T9/p.97 

Digitizer NIM N1728B 4 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer with Pulse Shape Analysis (Single Ended Inputs) 30 T9/p.97 

Digitizer NIM N6720 4 Channel 12bit 250 MS/s Digitizer 31 T9/p.97 

Digitizer NIM N6720A 2 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer 31 T9/p.97 

Digitizer NIM N6720B 4 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer 31 T9/p.97 

Digitizer NIM N6720C 2 Channel 12 bit 250 MS/s Digitizer 31 T9/p.97 

Digitizer NIM N6724 4 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer 31 T9/p.97 

Digitizer NIM N6724A 2 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer 31 T9/p.97 


Functional Index (continued) 


Digitizer NIM N6730 4 Channel 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer 31 T9/p.97 C SOON 

Digitizer NIM N6730A 4 Channel 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer 31 T9/p.97 C SOON 

Digitizer NIM N6740 32 Channel 12bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer 31 T9/p.97 

Digitizer NIM N6740C 32 Channel 12 bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer 31 T9/p.97 

Digitizer NIM N6742 16+1 Channel 12bit 5 GS/s Switched Capacitor Digitizer 31 T9/p.97 

Digitizer NIM N6742B 16+1 Channel 12 bit 5 GS/s Switched Capacitor Digitizer 31 T9/p.97 

Digitizer NIM N6751 2/4 Channel 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer 31 T9/p.97 

Digitizer NIM N6761 1 Channel 10 bit 4 GS/s Digitizer 31 T9/p.97 NEW 

Digitizer VME V1720/ VX1720 8 Channel 12bit 250 MS/s Digitizer 65 T9/p.97 

Digitizer VME V1721/ VX1721 8 Channel 8 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer 66 T9/p.97 

Digitizer VME V1724/ VX1724 8 Channel 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer 66 T9/p.97 

Digitizer VME V1729A 4 Channel 14 bit 2 GS/s (300 MHz bandwidth) Switched-Capacitor Digitizer 65 T9/p.97 

Digitizer VME V1730/ VX1730 8 Channel 12 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer 66 T9/p.97 C SOON 

Digitizer VME V1731/ VX1731 4/8 Channel 8 bit 1000/500 MS/s Digitizer 66 T9/p.97 

Digitizer VME V1740/ VX1740 64 Channel 12bit 62.5 MS/s Digitizer 66 T9/p.97 

Digitizer VME V1742/ VX1742 32+2 Channel 12bit 5 GS/s Switched Capacitor Digitizer 67 T9/p.97 

Digitizer VME V1751/ VX1751 4/8 Channel 10 bit 2/1 GS/s Digitizer 67 T9/p.97 

Digitizer VME V1761/ VX1761 2 Channel 10 bit 4GS/s Digitizer 67 T9/p.97 NEW 

Discriminator CAMAC C808 16 Channel Constant Fraction Discriminator 13 T17/p.99 

Discriminator CAMAC C894 16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator 14 T17/p.99 

Discriminator NIM N840 8 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator 35 T17/p.99 

Discriminator NIM N841 16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator 35 T17/p.99 

Discriminator NIM N842 8 Channel Constant Fraction Discriminator 35 T17/p.99 

Discriminator NIM N843 16 Channel Constant Fraction Discriminator 35 T17/p.99 

Discriminator NIM N844 8 Channel Low Threshold Discriminator 35 T17/p.99 

Discriminator NIM N845 16 Channel Low Threshold Discriminator 35 T17/p.99 

Discriminator VME V812 16 Channel Constant Fraction Discriminator 71 T17/p.99 

Discriminator VME V814 16 Channel Low Threshold Discriminator 71 T17/p.99 

Discriminator VME V895 16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator 71 T17/p.99 

Fan In - Fan Out Unit NIM N454 4-8 Logic FAN-IN/FAN-OUT 36 T18/p.99 

Fan In - Fan Out Unit NIM N625 Quad Linear FAN-IN FAN-OUT 36 T18/p.99 

Fan In - Fan Out Unit VME V1495 General Purpose VME Board 68 T18/p.99 

Fan In - Fan Out Unit VME V925 Quad Linear FAN-IN FAN-OUT 72 T18/p.99 

Fan In - Fan Out Unit VME V976 Quad 4 Fold AND/OR/MAJ, NIM-TTL TTL-NIM Translator, Fan-In Fan-Out 69 T18/p.99 

Fixed Attenuators Accessories A309 1 dB Attenuator 86 





HV Board Power Supply A1732 12 Channel 6 kV/1 mA Board 53 T6/p.95 

HV Board Power Supply A1733 12 Channel 3 kV/3 mA, 4 kV/ 2 mA Board 53 T6/p.95 

HV Board Power Supply A1735 12 Channel 1.5 kV/7 mA Board 53 T6/p.95 

HV Board Power Supply A1737 12 Channel 250 V/1 mA Board 53 T6/p.95 

HV Board Power Supply A1738 12 Channel 1.3 kV/10 mA Board 53 T6/p.95 

HV Board Power Supply A1821 12 Channel 3 kV, 20/200 µA Board 53 T6/p.95 

HV Board Power Supply A1821H 12 Channel 3 kV, 10/200 µA Board 53 T6/p.95 

HV Board Power Supply A1832 12 Channel 6 kV, 1 mA/0.2 mA Board 53 T6/p.95 

HV Board Power Supply A1833 12 Channel 3 kV/3mA, 4 kV/2 mA, 4 kV/0.2 mA 53 T6/p.95 

HV Board Power Supply A1835 12 Channel 1.5 kV, 7 mA/0.2 mA Board 53 T6/p.95 

HV Board Power Supply A1837 12 Channel 250 V, 1 mA/0.1 mA Board 53 T6/p.95 

HV Connectors Accessories A995 Insertion/extraction tool for A996 86 

HV Connectors Accessories A996 52 pin cable connector 86 

HV Connectors Accessories A997 HV coaxial cable connector for A1526 86 

HV Filter Accessories A483 HV Bidirectional Passive HV Filter 86 

HV Floating Board Power Supply A1510 12 Channel Floating 100 V, 1mA/10mA Board 49 T5/p.95 

HV Floating Board Power Supply A1511B 12 Channel Floating 500 V, 1mA/10mA Board 49 T5/p.95 

HV Floating Board Power Supply A1512 12 Channel Floating 500 V, 1mA/0.1 mA Board 49 T5/p.95 

HV Floating Board Power Supply A1519B 12 Channel Floating 250 V, 100 µA / 1 mA Board 49 T5/p.95 

HV Floating Board Power Supply A1520P 12 Channel Floating 500 V, 15 mA Board 49 T5/p.95 

HV Floating Board Power Supply A1526 6 Ch 15 kV Common Floating Return HV Board 50 T5/p.95 

HV Floating Board Power Supply A1534 6 Channel Floating 8 kV, 200 µA Board 50 T5/p.95 

HV Floating Board Power Supply A1535 24 Channel 3.5 kV/3 mA Common Floating Return Board 50 T5/p.95 

HV Floating Board Power Supply A1535D 12 Channel 3.5 kV/3 mA Common Floating Return Board 51 T5/p.95 NEW 

HV Floating Board Power Supply A1535S 24 Ch. 3.5 kV/3 mA Comm.Floating RTN Board/SHV Conn. 51 T5/p.95 

HV Floating Board Power Supply A1550 24 Channel 5 kV/1 mA Common Floating Return Board 51 T5/p.95 

HV Floating Board Power Supply A1550D 12 Channel 5 kV/1 mA Common Floating Return Board 52 T5/p.95 NEW 

HV Floating Board Power Supply A1932A 48 Channel 3 kV Distributor Board 52 T5/p.95 

HV Floating Board Power Supply A2932 48 Channel 3 kV Common Floating Return Distribution Board with Current Monitor 52 T5/p.95 NEW 



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I/O Register CAMAC C219 16 Channel Programmable I/O Register 14 T19/p.99 

I/O Register VME V1495 General Purpose VME Board 68 T19/p.99 

I/O Register VME V259 16 Bit Strobed Multihit Pattern Unit 72 T19/p.99 

I/O Register VME V977 16 Channel Input/Output Register (Status A) 72 T19/p.99 

LED Driver SiPM Kits SP5601 LED Driver 82 

LV Floating Board Power Supply A1513B 6 Channel Floating 10 V, 2.7 A Board 49 T4/p.95 

LV Floating Board Power Supply A1516B 6 Channel Floating 15 V, 1.5 A Board 49 T4/p.95 

LV Floating Board Power Supply A1517B 6 Channel Floating 7 V, 4 A Board 49 T4/p.95 

LV Floating Board Power Supply A1518B 6 Channel Floating 4.5 V, 6 A Board 49 T4/p.95 

Mainframe Power Supply SY4527 Universal Multichannel Power Supply System 47 T3/p.95 NEW 

Mainframe Power Supply SY5527 Universal Multichannel Power Supply System 48 T3/p.95 NEW 

Mainframe Power Supply SY8800 Universal Multichannel Low Voltage Power Supply System 54 T3/p.95 

MCA Desktop DT5780 Digital Multi Channel Analyzer 17 T20/p.100 NEW 

MCA NIM N1728A 4 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer with Pulse Shape Analysis (Differential Inputs) 30 T20/p.100 

MCA NIM N1728B 4 Ch. 14 bit 100 MS/s Digitizer with Pulse Shape Analysis (Single Ended Inputs) 30 T20/p.100 

MCA NIM N957 8k Multi-Channel Analyzer 30 T20/p.100 

Mini Spectrometer SiPM Kits SP5603 Mini Spectrometer 83 

NIM Powered Crates Powered Crates N8315 NIM Linear Power supply 150W 60 

Optical Controllers Accessories A2818 PCI CONET Controller 84 

Optical Controllers Accessories A3818 PCI Express CONET2 Controller 84 NEW 

Powered Crates Powered Crates NIM8301 7U 12 slot smart fan unit 300/600 W Crate 58 T7/p.96 

Powered Crates Powered Crates NIM8302 5U 10 slot 150 W Compact Crate 58 T7/p.96 

Powered Crates Powered Crates NIM8303 5U 12 slot 300/600 W Crate 58 T7/p.96 

Powered Crates Powered Crates NIM8304 7U 12 slot smart fan unit Switching 2000 W Crate 59 T7/p.96 

Powered Crates Powered Crates NIM8305 2 Slot Switching 450W Mini Crate 59 T7/p.96 NEW 

Powered Crates Powered Crates NIM8306 2 Slot Switching 750W Mini Crate 59 T7/p.96 NEW 

Powered Crates Powered Crates NV8020 7U CRATE VME/NIM 6 slot VME64 400W, 5 slot NIM 150W 60 T7/p.96 

Powered Crates Powered Crates VME8001 1U 2 Slot VME64 Mini Crate 57 T7/p.96 

Powered Crates Powered Crates VME8002 5U 9 Slot VME64 Mini Crate 57 T7/p.96 

Powered Crates Powered Crates VME8004 2U 4 Slot VME64 Mini Crate 57 T7/p.96 NEW 

Powered Crates Powered Crates VME8004A 2U 4 Slot VME64 Mini Crate 57 T7/p.96 NEW 

Powered Crates Powered Crates VME8010 7U 21 Slot VME64 Low Cost Crate 56 T7/p.96 

Powered Crates Powered Crates VME8011 7U 21 Slot VME64 Low Cost Crate 56 T7/p.96 

Powered Crates Powered Crates VME8100 8U 21 Slot VME64/64X Enhanced Crate Series 55 T7/p.96 

Powered Crates Powered Crates VME8200 9U 21 Slot VME64X Enhanced Crate series 56 T7/p.96 NEW 

Preamplifier Power Supply Desktop DT5423 Desktop Linear Power Supply for A1422 preamplifier & DT57XX Digitizers 17 C SOON 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1419 4 Ch NIM Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) 37 T1/p.94 C SOON 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1419A 2 Ch NIM Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) 40 T1/p.94 C SOON 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1419AL 2 Ch Low Cost NIM Locally Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) 40 T1/p.94 C SOON 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1419AR 2 Ch Low Cost NIM Remotely Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) 40 T1/p.94 C SOON 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1419B 1 Ch NIM Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) 40 T1/p.94 C SOON 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1470 4 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) 38 T1/p.94 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1470A 2 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) 41 T1/p.94 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1470AL 2 Ch NIM Low Cost Locally Progammable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) 41 T1/p.94 NEW 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1470AR 2 Ch NIM Low Cost Remotely Progammable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) 41 T1/p.94 NEW 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1470B 1 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) 41 T1/p.94 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1471 4 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) 38 T1/p.94 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1471A 2 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) 42 T1/p.94 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1471AL 2 Ch NIM Low Cost Locally Progammable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) 42 T1/p.94 NEW 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1471AR 2 Ch NIM Low Cost Remotely Progammable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) 42 T1/p.94 NEW 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1471B 1 Ch NIM Programmable HV Power Supply (± 5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) 42 T1/p.94 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1471H 4 Ch NIM Programmable High CurrentRes. HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 20µA, 1nA res.) 42 T1/p.94 NEW 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1471HA 2 Ch NIM Programmable High CurrentRes. HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 20µA, 1nA res.) 42 T1/p.94 NEW 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N1471HB 1 Ch NIM Programmable High CurrentRes. HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 20µA, 1nA res.) 42 T1/p.94 NEW 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N472 4 Channel 6 kV Power Supply 43 T1/p.94 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply N570 2 Channel 15 kV Programmable Power Supply 38 T1/p.94 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply NDT1419 4 Ch NIM/Desktop Progammable HV Power Supply (±500V, 200μA, 10nA res.) 17 T1/p.94 C SOON 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply NDT1470 4 Ch NIM/Desktop Progammable HV Power Supply (±8kV, 3mA, 50nA res.) 17 T1/p.94 C SOON 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply NDT1471 4 Ch NIM/Desktop Progammable HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 300µA, 5nA res.) 17 T1/p.94 C SOON 

PSU High Voltage Power Supply NDT1471H 4 Ch NIM/Desktop Progammable High CurrentRes. HV Power Supply (±5.5kV, 20µA, 1nA) 17 T1/p.94 C SOON 

PSU Low Voltage NIM N5424 Quad NIM Power distributor for A1422 preamplifiers 38 C SOON 

QDC CAMAC C1205 16 Channel QDC 14 T21/p.100 

QDC VME V792 32 Channel Multievent QDC 73 T21/p.100 

QDC VME V792N 16 Channel Multievent QDC 73 T21/p.100 

QDC VME V862 32 Channel Multievent Individual Gate QDC 73 T21/p.100 

QDC VME V965 16 Channel Dual Range Multievent QDC 73 T21/p.100 

QDC VME V965A 8 Channel Dual Range Multievent QDC 73 T21/p.100 

Scaler CAMAC C257 16 Channel Scaler 15 T22/p.100 




Scaler NIM N1145 Quad Scaler And Preset Counter / Timer 36 T22/p.100 

Scaler VME FW1495SC 128 Ch 200 MHz Multievent latching Scaler Firmware for V1495 69 T22/p.100 

Scaler VME V830 32 Channel Latching Scaler 74 T22/p.100 

Scintillating Tile SiPM Kits SP5602 Scintillating Tile 83 

Software & Firmware Firmware/Software DPP-CI Digital Pulse Processing for the Charge Integration 27 

Software & Firmware Firmware/Software DPP-PHA Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Height Analysis 26 

Software & Firmware Firmware/Software DPP-PSD Digital Pulse Processing for Pulse Shape Discrimination 28 NEW 

Software & Firmware Power Supply SW1470 Control Software for N14XX Power Supply Modules 43 

Splitter Accessories A315 Splitter 86 

System Readout System SY2791 TPC Readout System 77 

TDC VME V1190A/ VX1190A 128 Channel Multihit TDC 74 T23/p.100 

TDC VME V1190B/ VX1190B 64 Channel Multihit TDC 74 T23/p.100 

TDC VME V1290A/ VX1290A 32 Channel Multihit TDC 74 T23/p.100 

TDC VME V1290N/ VX1290N 16 Channel Multihit TDC 74 T23/p.100 

TDC VME V775 32 Channel Multievent TDC 75 T23/p.100 

TDC VME V775N 16 Channel Multievent TDC 75 T23/p.100 

Timing Unit NIM N108A Dual Delay 37 T24/p.100 

Timing Unit NIM N93B Dual Timer 36 T24/p.100 

Timing Unit VME V972 Delay Unit 75 T24/p.100 

Timing Unit VME V993B Dual Timer 75 T24/p.100 

Timing Unit VME V993C Dual Timer 76 T24/p.100 NEW 

Translator NIM N638 16 Channel NIM-ECL/ECL-NIM Translator and Fan Out 37 T25/p.101 

Translator NIM N89 NIM - TTL - NIM Adapter 37 T25/p.101 

Translator VME V1495 General Purpose VME Board 68 T25/p.101 

Translator VME V538A 8 Channel NIM-ECL/ECL-NIM Translator 76 T25/p.101 

Translator VME V976 Quad 4 Fold AND/OR/MAJ, NIM-TTL TTL-NIM Translator, Fan-In Fan-Out 69 T25/p.101 

VME Power Supply Power Supply V6519 VME Programmable HV Power Supply (6 Ch., 500 V, 3 mA) 45 T2/p.94 

VME Power Supply Power Supply V6521 VME Programmable HV Power Supply (6 Ch., 6 kV, 300µA) 45 T2/p.94 

VME Power Supply Power Supply V6521H VME Programmable HV Power Supply (6 Ch., 6 kV, 20µA) 45 T2/p.94 NEW 

VME Power Supply Power Supply V6533 VME Programmable HV Power Supply (6 Ch., 4 kV, 3 mA, 9 W) 45 T2/p.94 

VME Power Supply Power Supply V6534 VME Programmable HV Power Supply (6 Ch., 6 kV, 1 mA) 45 T2/p.94 

Wideband Amplifier Preamplifiers A1423 Wideband Amplifier 63 NEW 


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