First results of FGLD gas detector with multi-channel self-triggering readout electronics

Following the successful demonstration of a proof-of-concept FGLD detector, work has been done to find a multi-channel readout electronics capable of obtaining the position information from its 3-axis geometry and suitable for medical imaging applications. The IDEAS GP3 and GP5 chips were selected for testing because they are sensitive to the range of input charge collected on the FGLD and because they are self-triggering. Preliminary tests in which both the GP3 and GP5 were connected to the ground layer of the FGLD has yielded promising results. Signals can be seen in the analysis software and some initial results of the charge sharing between strips is presented. Furthermore, both chips were subjected to forced discharging. Only a few input channels localized about the discharge were destroyed in the GP3 whereas the GP5 continued to function normally after repeated discharges.