The FalconX8 multichannel digital pulse processor by XIA, Powered by SITORO Accelerated Analysis, delivers radically faster analysis than conventional pulse processors. Combining a cutting-edge hardware platform with SITORO signal processing technology, the FalconX8 unites unprecedented technical performance with an innovative ‘plug & play’ design.
Specifications • All selections computer controlled • Input impedance: 1 kOhm • Input voltage range: ±3V, ±6V, ±12V for input atten. x0.1/x0.5/x0.25 • Variable gain: fine gain control over a x16 (24 dB) range, controlled by a 12-bit DAC; digital scaling offers precise calibration control • For reset detector, the signal is AC coupled, with several user selectable decay times • For resistive feedback detectors, the signal is DC-coupled • Offset control: 12-bit DAC used to cover full ADC range • GATE and SYNC logic inputs for externally timed data collection • External CLOCK input allows for accurate timing in large-scale systems • Flexible Gigabit Ethernet data interface • Spectrum: Up to 4K channels, 32-bits deep. MCA bin width controllable over a wide range • 32 auxiliary hard-wired digital I/O connections available to support custom applications; ROI outputs are supported
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Unparalleled Performance • Extremely high throughput: Output Count Rates > 4 Mcps • Advanced SITORO® algorithm provides efficient real-time pulse recovery to overcome pile up • Very low dead time • Pulse-pair resolution < 30 ns for fast detectors • Excellent timing resolution: events time-stamped with resolution < 1 ns • Accurate input counting rate and live-time reporting for precise dead-time correction and count rate linearity Plug & Play Design • Compatible with virtually any detector • Light, compact & highly portable – ideal for use with a facility detector pool • Intuitive graphic user interface • Simple setup and auto-calibration • Operates from a single 12V power supply • Front panel LED indicators provide real time view of processor status • Web status monitoring and instrument management
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Ultimate Flexibility • Up to 8 channels of simultaneous processing • Combine multiple units on a fast network – optional clean rack mounting • Supports advanced digitiser mode – the FalconX works as a digital oscilloscope • List mode operation – detected events and times are passed to PC for further processing • Synchronised spectra – create time-binned spectra based upon synchronised input signal • Operates with virtually any X-ray detector containing a reset or resistive feedback preamplifier, also operates with a range of gamma-ray detectors
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