Multiparameter Multichannel Analyzers / Questions and Answers
What advantages would the MPA4 provide, relative to the MPA-3?
MPA-3 | MPA4 | |
physical | ext. Box + PCI card | external box |
Interface | PCI | USB 2.0 |
#ADCs | 2 or 4 | 4 or 8 |
exp. ADC ch | 4,8 or 12 | - |
total # ADC (max) | 16 | 8 |
RTC resolution | 100 ns | 6.4 ns |
counter inputs (opt.) | 0 | 8 |
up / dn counter inputs (opt.) | 0 | 2 |
data port (strobed) | 0 | 1, 2, 3 or 4 x 16 bit |
LINUX driver (opt.) | not available | available |
Throughput | 12 MB/sec | 35 MB/sec |
Feature DAC | 1 x 8bit | - |
Multiparameter Multichannel Analyzers