Sensors & Electronics
Electronics & Systems
Signal Processing for Nuclear Sensing (426)
Problem: State of the art nuclear radiation detection relies on excellent signal processing electronics to meet requirements.
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Circuits and Devices through Controls and Measurements.
PNNL Solution:
- Different detectors* require tailored signal processing electronics depending on signal characteristics
- Leveraged knowledge of detector signal characteristics and application requirements
- Developed processing electronics for various instruments that achieved excellent performance and met size, form factor and power requirements
(*Detector options include PMTs, He3 tubes, etc.)
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Understanding of various nuclear detector operating characteristics and signal characteristics; analog circuit design to: a) optimize detector performance, b) provide suitable signal for subsequent processing, c) meet application dynamic range and power requirements; circuit fabrication, checkout and validation; circuit integration with balance of system; design documentation.
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Contact: John Rohrer
