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566 time amplitude converter

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Brief description:Suitable for time spectrum analysis in the 10ns to 2ms range Active start and active switching outputs Selectable output delays and widths Outputs synchronized with stop or external strobe signals Rejection of unwanted start input signals Positive and negative input signals The ORTEC Model 566 Time Amplitude Converter (TAC) measures the time interval between start and stop input pulses

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ORTEC 566 Time to Amplitude Converter TAC

Suitable for time spectrum analysis in the range of 10 ns to 2 ms
Valid startup and valid conversion output
Optional output delay and width
Output synchronized with stop or external strobe signal
Unnecessary startup input signals can be rejected
Positive and negative input signals

The ORTEC Model 566 Time Amplitude Converter (TAC) measures the time interval between start and stop input pulses and generates an analog output pulse proportional to the measured time. It can be used to perform timed experiments requiring time ranges from 10 ns to 2 ms, giving the experimenter the flexibility to analyze random events that occur within a selected time range. Time ranges from 50 ns to 2 ms are available via front panel controls.

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The Type 566's enable input can be disabled by pulse or DC levels on the rear panel door input connector.

A valid start and a valid transition output will be provided for each accepted start and stop input, respectively. The duration of the active start output represents the time interval from the accepted start to the end of reset. A valid transition output occurs between the end of the internal delay after stop and the end of reset.

Selectable TAC output width and variable delay (easily adjustable) increase the flexibility of the Model 566, making it easily adaptable to a variety of time spectrum systems. The TAC's output can be synchronized to a stop signal or an external strobe signal, further enhancing its versatility.

The Model 566 is DC coupled and gated so the input count rate does not paralyze or otherwise prevent normal operation. The TAC output should be connected to the DC-coupled input of a multichannel analyzer for optimal high count rate performance.

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Performance

time resolution	For all ranges,FWHM≤full scale0.01% plus5 ps。
temperature instability	≤±0.01％/°C（±100 ppm/°C), full scale or ±10 ps/°C(whichever is greater),0to50°C。
differential nonlinearity	Usually<1%, from10 nsor full scale2% (whichever is greater) to100％。
integral nonlinearity	≤±0.1%. from10 nsor full scale2% (whichever is greater) to100％。
reset cycle	forX1andX10multiple, fixed to1.0 μs, forX100multiple, fixed to5 μs, forX1KandX10Kmultiple, fixed to50 μs. Occurs after an overrange, strobe cycle, or external strobe reset cycle.
start to stop conversion time	min≤5 ns。
Enter count rate	>30 MHz。

control(front panel)

range(ns）	Three-position rotary switch selects between accepted start and stop input signals50、100or200 nsfull-scale time interval.
multiple	The five-position rotary switch allows1、10、100、1Kor10KMultiply factors to extend the time range.
delay(µs）	20The potentiometer can be adjusted with a screwdriverTACThe output is delayed from receiving the stop input signal with respect to0.5 μsChange to10.5 μs;Only available inIntOperates in strobe mode.
Gating mode	Two-position locking toggle switch selects internal or external source for initiating gating cycle fromTACOutput strobe valid information.

control(rear panel)

door mode

A two-position locking toggle switch selects coincident or anti-coincident operating modes for the starter circuit. During the interval between gate input signals, the startup circuit isCoinclocation is enabled or inAntiLocation is disabled.

Log Curr

Two-position locking toggle switch optionally available with ±6 Vor ±12 VPower box power cord to provide current to the internal logic circuitry.

in ±6 Vlocation when usingNIMStandardVWhen using a similar power supply,566type in a singleNIMwidth of the current distribution range. in±12 Vlocation, for+12 Vand-12 VPower box power cord,566more than one typeNIMwide current distribution range. However, at this location566Type can be provided with or without+6 Vand-6 Vused in conjunction with the power supply.

Input

All four inputs listed below are DC coupled, edge triggered, and have printed circuit board options (PWB) jumper to accept negative or positiveNIMStandard signal. When the input impedance is in the negative position, it is50 Ω, when in the positive position>1 kΩ. The nominal threshold in the negative position is-400 mV, when in the positive position, it is+2 V。

Gating	front panelBNCThe connector provides a way toExtIn strobe mode fromTACExternal method of gating a valid output signal. after stopping typingExtAn input signal exceeding the threshold within the gated reset interval will activate the linear gate toTACThe read cycle of the output. Factory setting is in the positive input position.ExtThe minimum gated reset interval is approximately0.5 μs, the nominal value is10 μs。
start	When the start input signal exceeds the threshold, the front panelBNCThe connector will initiate time conversion. Factory setting is in the negative input position.
stop	When the stop input signal exceeds the threshold, the front panelBNCThe connector will terminate the time conversion. Factory setting is in the negative input position.
door	rear panelBNCThe connector provides an external method of strobing the startup circuit in compliance or anti-coherence with the startup input signal. The gate input signal must cross threshold ≥ before the enable input signal10 ns, and must overlap with the trigger edge of the start input signal. Factory setting is in the positive input position.

Output

TACoutput

front panelBNCThe connector provides unipolar pulses.

Amplitude 0 Vto+10 V, and start/Stop input time difference is proportional.
time inIntThe delay period in strobe mode ends; inExtTimely gate input in gate mode.
Width PassablePWBPotentiometer from ≤1 μsto ≥3 μsMake adjustments.
impedance Z_o <1 Ω。
rise time ~250 ns。
Fall time ~250 ns。

VAL ST

rear panelBNCConnector providedNIMStandard slow positive logic level signal.

Amplitude nominal+5 V. PassablePWBJumpers select the compensation signal.
time and width From accepted start input to end of reset.
impedance Z_o <10 Ω。
rise time ≤50 ns。
Fall time ≤50 ns。

validConv

Rear panel connectors are providedNIMStandard slow positive logic level signal to indicate valid transitions.

Amplitude nominal+5 V. PassablePWBJumpers select the compensation signal.
time and width From the end of the internal delay after stop to the end of reset.
impedance Z_o <10 Ω。
rise time ≤50 ns。
Fall time ≤50 ns。

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logic current switch

±6 V： +24 V, 45 mA; +12 V, 95 mA; +6 V, 140 mA; –24 V, 50 mA; –12 V, 140 mA; –6 V, 300 mA.
±12 V： +24 V, 45 mA; +12 V, 210 mA; -24 V, 50 mA; –12 V, 405 mA。

weight

Net weight 1.5Kilogram (3.3pounds).Shipping weight 3.0Kilogram (7pounds).

Size

NIMStandard single width module,3.43 x 22.13cm (1.35 x 8.714inches), consistent withDOE/ER-0457Trequirements.

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