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printed at  18.05.2008
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Model TD2000 Ultra Fast Timing Discriminator with GHz LE operation




FEATURES

 

APPLICATIONS

 

DESCRIPTION

Probably the fastest leading edge discriminator available today. The unshaped outputs can be used at rates in the GHz range (ref. Fig 3). A fast NIM VETO input provides for inhibiting the shaped outputs. The fast NIM outputs exhibit fall times of <200ps. The shaped fast NIM output has a minimum pulse width of typ. 750ps only. Even the positive output has a fast rise time of approx. 500ps. Thus, pulse widths as low as 2ns can be achieved at full amplitude.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

General:

Input to unshaped output delay: approx. 1.7ns

Input to shaped output delay: approx. 3.3ns

Inputs:

Signal: BNC, 50Ω, direct coupled, -2.0 to +3.0V,

sensitivity <10mV, slew rate requirement

>5V/μs

Threshold: ±1.25V, 10-turn precision potentiometer, 2mm

monitor test point for voltmeters

Veto: BNC, 50Ω, direct coupled, -300mV threshold,

fast NIM compatible, slew rate requirement

>5V/μs

Outputs:

Unshaped: 2x BNC, 50Ω back-terminated, fast NIM

current mode, -16mA into external 50Ω,

inverting & non-inverting, 2.4GHz (3dB)

bandwidth

 





Shaped: 2x BNC, pulse width 10-turn screwdriver adjustable, <1ns to >350ns, input edge sensitivity rising/falling switch selectable
a) 1x negative fast NIM current mode, 50Ω back-terminated, -16mA into external 50Ω, 400MHz continuous rate
b) 1x positive voltage follower mode, VOL < 0.5V, VOH>+2.0V into external 50Ω (for widths > 2ns)

Physical:
Case: extruded aluminium sheath
Al Mg Si 0.5
Lid: die cast, GD-Al Si 12
Size: 121/153 x 142 x 37 mm
Weight: 500 g

Power Requirements:
Connector: 2.1 mm center pin
Supply Voltage: nominal +12V
voltage range +10 … +18V
Supply Power: 6W
Reverse polarity protection

Absolute maximum ratings:
Supply: 25V (100ms max.)
Signal input: -3V ... +4.0V
ESD rating 1,500V HBM

Accessories:
External wall power supply (included)
Precision screwdriver (included)