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EG&G PARC 181
Current Sensitive Preamplifier
10-9A/V MAX DC-200KHZ
Characteristics:
The model 181 is a current-to-voltage
preamplifier of low noise and low input impedance designed to
amplify the extremely low low currents encountered in such areas as
photometry and semiconductor research. In photometric applications
the low input noise allows the use of photo detectors with dark
currents as low as 10-14 A/root Hz, while the wide frequency range
permits high modulation frequencies to avoid 1/F noise and
power-line pick-up.
The unit has a high dynamic range, allowing small AC currents to be
amplified without overload in the presence of quiescent (DC)
detector currents up to ten times the current to voltage converter
setting. In semiconductor applications its low input impedance
permits the actual bias voltage applied to the device under test to
be measured without having to correct for the effects of back bias.
Six switch-selectable gain settings from 10-4 A/V to 10-9 A/V are
available and the instrument has a useable frequency range from DC
to 200 kHz. A signal monitor connector is provided on the rear panel
and there is an overload indicator light on the front panel.
Bias Control
A bias control (accessible through an opening in the bottom of the
unit) allows the application of a detector bias voltage at the input
connector in the range 0 V to -5 V, with a nominal source impedance
of 10-5/S, where S is the selected sensitivity. For example, if the
sensitivity is set to 10-7 A/V then the source impedance will be
10-5/10-7, or 100 W. In some cases it may prove convenient to use
this bias control to cancel the effect of DC bias accompanying the
input signal.
DC Zero Control
A second control, also accessible through an opening in the bottom
of the unit, allows the internal electronics to be DC zeroed.
Power
The unit can be powered from an external low voltage, a lock-in
amplifier via a suitable power cable, or the models PS0055 or PS0056
remote line power supply modules.
Frequency Response (typical): 181fres.gif (13894 bytes)
Input Impedance (typical) : 181inpz.gif (11212 bytes)
Noise Current (typical) : 181inoi.gif (12029 bytes)
Peak Input Current (typical)
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Gain |
A/V Frequency response |
DC to Maximum (peak) Input Current |
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10-4 |
200 kHz |
1 mA |
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10-5
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200 kHz |
100 µA |
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10-6
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100 kHz |
10 µA |
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10-7
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50 kHz
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1 µA |
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10-8
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10 kHz |
100 nA |
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10-9
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1 kHz |
10 nA |
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Gain |
10-4 A/V to 10-9 A/V in six ranges.
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Overload Indicator |
Indicates that instantaneous (DC plus peak AC) current has
exceeded amplifier capability |
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Monitor |
600 W rear-panel BNC connector permits monitoring of the
input signal |
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Output Attenuator
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Provides optional 1:10 attenuation of output voltage |
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Signal Output Level
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6.5 V rms maximum |
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Signal Output Impedance |
1 kW nominal |
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Power Requirements
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±15 V or ±24 V at 30 mA |
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Dimensions
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4.5" wide x 6.6" long x 2.7" high (114 mm wide x 168 mm
long x 69 mm high) |
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Shipping Weight
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2.2lbs (1 kg) |
Equipment Notes:
Unit is in excellent physical and electrical
condition.
Warranty:
This item is sold with
a 3 Day Satisfaction Guarantee. So bid with confidence.
As our many customers will attest, we will do our very best to resolve
any customer problems. But our official policy is:
This item comes with a 3 day right of return policy.
All returns must be made within 3 days of receipt.
All warranties are void if the calibration / warranty seals are broken.
Equipment must be shipped correctly and returned with all accessories.
Customer is responsible for all shipping charges on returns.
Foreign Buyers please be aware: We offer no warranty or returns on items
shipped outside the USA
Payment,
Shipping & Bidding:
Buyer will pay $25.00 packing and
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About Us:
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is a Research & Development Lab. As a service to the companies and institutions
we work with, we broker their excess equipment & act as application
specialists on their new equipment needs. We are now offering quality
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Although we do not provide NIST traceable calibration, we do have extensive
in house calibration equipment and make every effort to test and verify
performance on equipment we sell. However we do not warranty any items
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