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MULTICHANNEL ANALYZER


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Manufacturer: The Nucleus
Model: QUANTUM 8
Cost: Cost $5000 (1983)


Description


A Multichannel Analyzer of student quality. It is capable of both Pulse Height Analysis and Multiscaling. It includes a display, power supply, and a Serial port.




Specifications


Channels 256, 512, OR 1024, depending on memory group selection
Capacity 2E24 -1 per channel
ADC ± 0.1% in integral mode
± 1% in differential mode
Amplifier Double RC with pole-zero cancellation. Gain from 5-320



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Operating Instructions


Instructions in the use of this instrument may be found in the Guide Sheet for the "Gamma Ray Spectra" experiment in "Notes to Students".



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Document created August 10, 2001. Original author: Phil Scolieri