Title :
Low noise charge-sensitive preamplifier for fast pulse counting
Author :
Grainger, G. ; Bedford, D.K.
Author_Institution :
University of Birmingham, Department of Space Research, Birmingham, UK
Abstract :
A charge-sensitive pulse pre-amplifier is described, with the following characteristics: linear response of 1.04 × 1015 mV C¿1 between 10¿15 and 10¿12 C, input noise ¿ 660 r.m.s. electrons, pulse repetition rate ¿ 3 × 106 pps, and rugged design.
Keywords :
counting circuits; preamplifiers; charge sensitive preamplifier; fast pulse counting; linear response;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19780085
