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Egea Canet, F.J. et al; Gadea, A.; Huyuk, T. |
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Digital Front-End Electronics for the Neutron Detector NEDA |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science |
Abbreviated Journal |
IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci. |
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62 |
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3 |
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1063-1069 |
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Digital systems; front-end electronics; neutron detectors; neutron-gamma discrimination |
Abstract |
This paper presents the design of the NEDA (Neutron Detector Array) electronics, a first attempt to involve the use of digital electronics in large neutron detector arrays. Starting from the front-end modules attached to the PMTs (PhotoMultiplier Tubes) and ending up with the data processing workstations, a comprehensive electronic system capable of dealing with the acquisition and pre-processing of the neutron array is detailed. Among the electronic modules required, we emphasize the front-end analog processing, the digitalization, digital pre-processing and communications firmware, as well as the integration of the GTS (Global Trigger and Synchronization) system, already used successfully in AGATA (Advanced Gamma Tracking Array). The NEDA array will be available for measurements in 2016. |
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[Egea Canet, F. J.; Gonzalez, V.; Sanchis, E.] Univ Valencia, Dept Elect Engn, Escola Tecn Super Engn, Valencia, Spain, Email: jaegea@ific.uv.es |
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Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc |
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0018-9499 |
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WOS:000356458000029 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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2279 |
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Barrientos, D.; Bellato, M.; Bazzacco, D.; Bortolato, D.; Cocconi, P.; Gadea, A.; Gonzalez, V.; Gulmini, M.; Isocrate, R.; Mengoni, D.; Pullia, A.; Recchia, F.; Rosso, D.; Sanchis, E.; Toniolo, N.; Ur, C.A.; Valiente-Dobon, J.J. |
Title |
Performance of the Fully Digital FPGA-Based Front-End Electronics for the GALILEO Array |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2015 |
Publication |
IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science |
Abbreviated Journal |
IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci. |
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62 |
Issue |
6 |
Pages |
3134-3139 |
Keywords |
FPGA; front-end electronics; gamma-ray spectroscopy; germanium detectors |
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In this work we present the architecture and results of a fully digital Front End Electronics (FEE) read out system developed for the GALILEO array. The FEE system, developed in collaboration with the Advanced Gamma Tracking Array (AGATA) collaboration, is composed of three main blocks: preamplifiers, digitizers and preprocessing electronics. The slow control system contains a custom Linux driver, a dynamic library and a server implementing network services. This work presents the first results of the digital FEE system coupled with a GALILEO germanium detector, which has demonstrated the capability to achieve an energy resolution of 1.53% at an energy of 1.33 MeV, similar to the one obtained with a conventional analog system. While keeping a good performance in terms of energy resolution, digital electronics will allow to instrument the full GALILEO array with a versatile system with high integration and low power consumption and costs. |
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[Barrientos, D.; Bortolato, D.; Cocconi, P.; Gulmini, M.; Rosso, D.; Toniolo, N.; Valiente-Dobon, J. J.] Ist Nazl Fis Nucl, Lab Nazl Legnaro, I-35020 Padua, Italy, Email: diego.barrientos@lnl.infn.it |
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Ieee-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers Inc |
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0018-9499 |
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WOS:000372013500005 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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2612 |
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ANTARES Collaboration (Aguilar, J.A. et al); Bigongiari, C.; Dornic, D.; Emanuele, U.; Gomez-Gonzalez, J.P.; Hernandez-Rey, J.J.; Mangano, S.; Salesa, F.; Toscano, S.; Yepes, H.; Zornoza, J.D.; Zuñiga, J. |
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Performance of the front-end electronics of the ANTARES neutrino telescope |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2010 |
Publication |
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
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622 |
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1 |
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59-73 |
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Neutrino telescope; Photomultiplier tube; Front-end electronics; ASIC |
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ANTARES is a high-energy neutrino telescope installed in the Mediterranean Sea at a depth of 2475 m. It consists of a three-dimensional array of optical modules, each containing a large photomultiplier tube. A total of 2700 front-end ASICs named analogue ring samplers (ARS) process the phototube signals, measure their arrival time, amplitude and shape as well as perform monitoring and calibration tasks. The ARS chip processes the analogue signals from the optical modules and converts information into digital data. All the information is transmitted to shore through further multiplexing electronics and an optical link. This paper describes the performance of the ARS chip: results from the functionality and characterization tests in the laboratory are summarized and the long-term performance in the apparatus is illustrated. |
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[Aguilar, J. A.; Bigongiari, C.; Dornic, D.; Emanuele, U.; Gomez-Gonzalez, J. P.; Hernandez-Rey, J. J.; Mangano, S.; Salesa, F.; Toscano, S.; Yepes, H.; Zornoza, J. D.; Zuniga, J.] Univ Valencia, IFIC, CSIC, Valencia 46071, Spain, Email: s.loucatos@cea.fr |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0168-9002 |
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ISI:000282530300009 |
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no |
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yes |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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363 |
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Herrero, V.; Toledo, J.; Catala, J.M.; Esteve, R.; Gil, A.; Lorca, D.; Monzo, J.M.; Sanchis, F.; Verdugo, A. |
Title |
Readout electronics for the SiPM tracking plane in the NEXT-1 prototype |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
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695 |
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229-232 |
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Neutrino less double beta decay; Xenon gas TPC; SiPM readout; Front-end electronics; Gated integrator |
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NEXT is a new experiment to search for neutrinoless double beta decay using a 100 kg radio-pure high-pressure gaseous xenon TPC with electroluminescence readout. A large-scale prototype with a SiPM tracking plane has been built. The primary electron paths can be reconstructed from time-resolved measurements of the light that arrives to the SiPM plane. Our approach is to measure how many photons have reached each SiPM sensor each microsecond with a gated integrator. We have designed and tested a 16-channel front-end board that includes the analog paths and a digital section. Each analog path consists of three different stages: a transimpedance amplifier, a gated integrator and an offset and gain control stage. Measurements show good linearity and the ability to detect single photoelectrons. |
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[Herrero, V.; Toledo, J.; Catala, J. M.; Esteve, R.; Monzo, J. M.; Sanchis, F.] Univ Politecn Valencia, CIEMAT, Ctr Mixto, I3M, Valencia 46022, Spain, Email: jtoledo@eln.upv.es |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0168-9002 |
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WOS:000311469900049 |
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no |
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yes |
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no |
Call Number |
IFIC @ pastor @ |
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1237 |
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Gil, A.; Diaz, J.; Gomez-Cadenas, J.J.; Herrero, V.; Rodriguez, J.; Serra, L.; Toledo, J.; Esteve, R.; Monzo, J.M.; Monrabal, F.; Yahlali, N. |
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Front-end electronics for accurate energy measurement of double beta decays |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
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695 |
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407-409 |
Keywords |
Front-end electronics; Xenon gas TPC; Energy measurement; Electroluminiscence; Double-beta decay |
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NEXT, a double beta decay experiment that will operate in Canfranc Underground Laboratory (Spain), aims at measuring the neutrinoless double-beta decay of the 136Xe isotope using a TPC filled with enriched Xenon gas at high pressure operated in electroluminescence mode. One technological challenge of the experiment is to achieve resolution better than 1% in the energy measurement using a plane of UV sensitive photomultipliers readout with appropriate custom-made front-end electronics. The front-end is designed to be sensitive to the single photo-electron to detect the weak primary scintillation light produced in the chamber, and also to be able to cope with the electroluminescence signal (several hundred times higher and with a duration of microseconds). For efficient primary scintillation detection and precise energy measurement of the electroluminescent signals the front-end electronics features low noise and adequate amplification. The signal shaping provided allows the digitization of the signals at a frequency as low as 40 MHz. |
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[Gil, A.; Diaz, J.; Gomez-Cadenas, J. J.; Rodriguez, J.; Serra, L.; Monrabal, F.; Yahlali, N.] Inst Fis Corpuscular CSIC UV, Valencia 46071, Spain, Email: alejandro.gil@ific.uv.es |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0168-9002 |
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WOS:000311469900092 |
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no |
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yes |
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no |
Call Number |
IFIC @ pastor @ |
Serial |
1238 |
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