CAEN S.p.A.

CAEN S.p.A.
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55049 Viareggio (LU), ITALY
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CAEN S.p.A. Costruzioni Apparecchiature Elettroniche Nucleari is one of the most important industrial spin offs of the Italian Nuclear Physics Research. The company was founded in Viareggio (Italy) in 1980 by a group of senior engineers from the Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare and today still designs and manufactures sophisticated electronic equipment for Nuclear Physics Research. CAEN is recognized world wide as one of the leading company in this field. CAEN controls all the stages of the realization of its products, from design to production. It can collaborate with the experiments from the very early stage of their conception to the running period providing impeccable after sale support. The quality of its products is monitored by the UNI EN ISO 9000-1 standard. Years of intensive collaboration with the world's major Research Centers have brought a continuous updating of its products' technology.

Analog I/O Boards

Function Description Software
Support ADDR/
DATA
Width Size

8 Channel 8 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer Resolution: 8 bit; maximum sampling rate: 500 MS/s; external trigger or programmable voltage threshold for automatic triggering; front panel clock In/Out available for multi-board syncronisation; external ADC clock input or PLL synthesis from internal/external reference; trigger Time stamps; 2 Msamples memory per channel (expandable); programmable event size and pre-post trigger adjustment; VME64X compliant interface; optical link interface; FPGA firmware upgradable via VME. Model No. V1721 . A32:D64 6U

8 Channel 14 bit 100 S/s Digitizer 8 channels; resolution: 14 bit; maximum sampling rate: 100 MS/s; external trigger or programmable voltage threshold for automatic triggering; front panel clock In/Out available for multi-board syncronisation; external ADC clock input or PLL synthesis from internal/external reference; trigger Time stamps; 512 Ksamples memory per channel (expandable); programmable event size and pre-post trigger adjustment; VME64X compliant interface; optical link interface; FPGA firmware upgradable via VME. Model No. V1724 . A32:D64 6U

8 Section- '8 Window Type' Pulse Heigth Analyzer and Counter 8 channels; A/D conversion: 8 bit; sampling frequency 15 MHz; digital amplitude pulse analysis by 8 thresholds levels programmable by VME bus; counting rate fixed by external clock; onboard digital 'Pile Up' rejction; 8 counters (12 bit) per input (one for each amplitude level) for totality of incoming pulse; 8 counters (12 bit) per input (one for each amplitude level) for incoming pulse vafter digital 'Pile Up' rejection; on board calibration capability; on board FIFO memories allowing to store the 8 ADC output data. Model No. V730 . A24:D16 6U

4 Channel 12 bit 2 GHz Sampling ADC 300 MHz bandwidth; 1 or 2 GHz sampling frequency; A/D conversion: 12 bit; full scale range: ą 0,5 V; 250 ľV LSB; 2520 usable sampled points; four trigger mode operation (on signal, external, auto, auto+normal) with rising or falling edge detection; GPIB interface; integral non linearity: ą 0,1%, differential non linearity: ą 0,05%. Model No. V1729 . A24:D32 6U

CAEN Readout for Analog Multiplexed Signals Houses two independent Analog to Digital Conversion channels for the readout of analog multiplexed signals. It is controlled by CAEN V551B. Four ranges: 0.15, 0.30, 0.75, 1.50 V; Resolution: 10 bit; maximum sampling rate: 5 MHz; conversion time: 400 ľs. Model No. V550 . A32:D32 6U

CAEN Readout for Analog Multiplexed Signals Houses two independent Analog to Digital Conversion channels for the readout of analog multiplexed signals. It is controlled by CAEN V551B. Four ranges: 0.15, 0.30, 0.75, 1.50 V; Resolution: 12 bit; maximum sampling rate: 5 MHz; conversion time: 400 ľs. Model No. V550A . A32:D32 6U

Sequencer for V550/V550A Controls up to 19 V550/V550A modules; maximum multiplexing frequency: 5MHz; programmable duty cycle. Model No. V551B . A24:D16 6U

4 Channel 40 MHz ADC Range: 2V; resolution: 12 bit; maximum sampling rate: 40 MS/s; conversion time: 100 ľs; single-ended or differential input signals; external or internal clock. Model No. V729 . A32:D32 6U

32 Channel Multi-Event Peak Sensing ADC Range: 4V; resolution: 12 bit; conversion time: 5.7 ľs (32 channels); fast clear time: 600 ns; zero and overflow suppression for each channel; 32 events buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V785 . A32:D32 6U

16 Channel Multi-Event Peak Sensing ADC Range: 4V; resolution: 12 bit; conversion time: 2.8 ľs (16 channels); fast clear time: 600 ns; zero and overflow suppression for each channel; 32 events buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V785N . A32:D32 6U

8 Channel Dual Range Multievent Peak Sensing ADC Two simultaneius ranges: 4V and 500mV; resolution: 12 bit; conversion time: 2.8 ľs (8 channels); fast clear time: 600 ns; zero and overflow suppression for each channel; 32 events buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V1785 . A32:D32 6U

32 Channel Multi-Event Charge ADC (QDC) Range: 400 pC; resolution: 12 bit; conversion time: 5.7 ľs (32 channels); fast clear time: 600 ns; zero and overflow suppression for each channel; 32 events buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V792 . A32:D32 6U

16 Channel Multi-Event Charge ADC (QDC) Range: 400 pC; resolution: 12 bit; conversion time: 2.8 ľs (16 channels); fast clear time: 600 ns; zero and overflow suppression for each channel; 32 events buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V792N . A32:D32 6U

32 Channel Individual Gate QDC Range: 400 pC; resolution: 12 bit; conversion time: 5.7 ľs (32 channels); fast clear time: 600 ns; zero and overflow suppression for each channel; 32 events buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; individual gate input per channel; live insertion. Model No. V862 . A32:D32 6U

16 Channel Dual Range Charge ADC (QDC) Two simultaneous ranges: 100 pC and 800 pC; resolution: 12 bit with 15 bit dynamic range; conversion time: 5.7 ľs (16 channels); fast clear time: 600 ns; zero and overflow suppression for each channel; 32 events buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V965 . A32:D32 6U

8 Channel Dual Range Charge ADC (QDC) Two simultaneous ranges: 100 pC and 800 pC; resolution: 12 bit with 15 bit dynamic range; conversion time: 5,7 ľs (8 channels); fast clear time: 600 ns; zero and overflow suppression for each channel; 32 event buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V965A . A32:D32 6U

Function	Description	Software Support	ADDR/ DATA Width	Size
8 Channel 8 bit 500 MS/s Digitizer	Resolution: 8 bit; maximum sampling rate: 500 MS/s; external trigger or programmable voltage threshold for automatic triggering; front panel clock In/Out available for multi-board syncronisation; external ADC clock input or PLL synthesis from internal/external reference; trigger Time stamps; 2 Msamples memory per channel (expandable); programmable event size and pre-post trigger adjustment; VME64X compliant interface; optical link interface; FPGA firmware upgradable via VME. Model No. V1721	.	A32:D64	6U
8 Channel 14 bit 100 S/s Digitizer	8 channels; resolution: 14 bit; maximum sampling rate: 100 MS/s; external trigger or programmable voltage threshold for automatic triggering; front panel clock In/Out available for multi-board syncronisation; external ADC clock input or PLL synthesis from internal/external reference; trigger Time stamps; 512 Ksamples memory per channel (expandable); programmable event size and pre-post trigger adjustment; VME64X compliant interface; optical link interface; FPGA firmware upgradable via VME. Model No. V1724	.	A32:D64	6U
8 Section- '8 Window Type' Pulse Heigth Analyzer and Counter	8 channels; A/D conversion: 8 bit; sampling frequency 15 MHz; digital amplitude pulse analysis by 8 thresholds levels programmable by VME bus; counting rate fixed by external clock; onboard digital 'Pile Up' rejction; 8 counters (12 bit) per input (one for each amplitude level) for totality of incoming pulse; 8 counters (12 bit) per input (one for each amplitude level) for incoming pulse vafter digital 'Pile Up' rejection; on board calibration capability; on board FIFO memories allowing to store the 8 ADC output data. Model No. V730	.	A24:D16	6U
4 Channel 12 bit 2 GHz Sampling ADC	300 MHz bandwidth; 1 or 2 GHz sampling frequency; A/D conversion: 12 bit; full scale range: ą 0,5 V; 250 ľV LSB; 2520 usable sampled points; four trigger mode operation (on signal, external, auto, auto+normal) with rising or falling edge detection; GPIB interface; integral non linearity: ą 0,1%, differential non linearity: ą 0,05%. Model No. V1729	.	A24:D32	6U
CAEN Readout for Analog Multiplexed Signals	Houses two independent Analog to Digital Conversion channels for the readout of analog multiplexed signals. It is controlled by CAEN V551B. Four ranges: 0.15, 0.30, 0.75, 1.50 V; Resolution: 10 bit; maximum sampling rate: 5 MHz; conversion time: 400 ľs. Model No. V550	.	A32:D32	6U
CAEN Readout for Analog Multiplexed Signals	Houses two independent Analog to Digital Conversion channels for the readout of analog multiplexed signals. It is controlled by CAEN V551B. Four ranges: 0.15, 0.30, 0.75, 1.50 V; Resolution: 12 bit; maximum sampling rate: 5 MHz; conversion time: 400 ľs. Model No. V550A	.	A32:D32	6U
Sequencer for V550/V550A	Controls up to 19 V550/V550A modules; maximum multiplexing frequency: 5MHz; programmable duty cycle. Model No. V551B	.	A24:D16	6U
4 Channel 40 MHz ADC	Range: 2V; resolution: 12 bit; maximum sampling rate: 40 MS/s; conversion time: 100 ľs; single-ended or differential input signals; external or internal clock. Model No. V729	.	A32:D32	6U
32 Channel Multi-Event Peak Sensing ADC	Range: 4V; resolution: 12 bit; conversion time: 5.7 ľs (32 channels); fast clear time: 600 ns; zero and overflow suppression for each channel; 32 events buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V785	.	A32:D32	6U
16 Channel Multi-Event Peak Sensing ADC	Range: 4V; resolution: 12 bit; conversion time: 2.8 ľs (16 channels); fast clear time: 600 ns; zero and overflow suppression for each channel; 32 events buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V785N	.	A32:D32	6U
8 Channel Dual Range Multievent Peak Sensing ADC	Two simultaneius ranges: 4V and 500mV; resolution: 12 bit; conversion time: 2.8 ľs (8 channels); fast clear time: 600 ns; zero and overflow suppression for each channel; 32 events buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V1785	.	A32:D32	6U
32 Channel Multi-Event Charge ADC (QDC)	Range: 400 pC; resolution: 12 bit; conversion time: 5.7 ľs (32 channels); fast clear time: 600 ns; zero and overflow suppression for each channel; 32 events buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V792	.	A32:D32	6U
16 Channel Multi-Event Charge ADC (QDC)	Range: 400 pC; resolution: 12 bit; conversion time: 2.8 ľs (16 channels); fast clear time: 600 ns; zero and overflow suppression for each channel; 32 events buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V792N	.	A32:D32	6U
32 Channel Individual Gate QDC	Range: 400 pC; resolution: 12 bit; conversion time: 5.7 ľs (32 channels); fast clear time: 600 ns; zero and overflow suppression for each channel; 32 events buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; individual gate input per channel; live insertion. Model No. V862	.	A32:D32	6U
16 Channel Dual Range Charge ADC (QDC)	Two simultaneous ranges: 100 pC and 800 pC; resolution: 12 bit with 15 bit dynamic range; conversion time: 5.7 ľs (16 channels); fast clear time: 600 ns; zero and overflow suppression for each channel; 32 events buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V965	.	A32:D32	6U
8 Channel Dual Range Charge ADC (QDC)	Two simultaneous ranges: 100 pC and 800 pC; resolution: 12 bit with 15 bit dynamic range; conversion time: 5,7 ľs (8 channels); fast clear time: 600 ns; zero and overflow suppression for each channel; 32 event buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V965A	.	A32:D32	6U

Digital I/O Boards

Function Description Software
Support ADDR/
DATA
Width Size

16 Bit
Strobed
Multihit
Pattern
Unit 16 input channels ANDed with a GATE signal; Two versions: NIM or ECL inputs; fast CLEAR input; fast OR output; moultiple hits register. Model No. V259 . A32:D16 6U

16 Channel Input/Output Register NIM or TTL inputs and outputs; individual channel enabling/desabling; software I/O generation; fully programmable ROA interrupter; live insertion. Model No. V977 . A32:D16 6U

General Purpose VME Board User customisable FPGA Unit (with preloaded demo code); expandible channel interface by adding up to three indipendent mezzanine boards, choosing between the four available types: 32 LVDS/ECL/PECL input channels (mod No. A395A), 32 LVDS ouput channels (mod No. A395B), 32 ECL ouput channels (mod No. A395C), 8 NIM/TTL input/ouput channels (mod No. A395D); LVDS/ECL/PECL inputs (differential); 64 inputs, expandable to 162 (with 32 outputs); 32 inputs, expandable to 130 (with 64 outputs); 405 MHz maximum frequency supported by clock tree for registered logic; I/O delay smaller than 15 ns (in Buffer mode); programmable 3-color LED. Model No. V1495 . A32:D16 6U

Function	Description	Software Support	ADDR/ DATA Width	Size
16 Bit Strobed Multihit Pattern Unit	16 input channels ANDed with a GATE signal; Two versions: NIM or ECL inputs; fast CLEAR input; fast OR output; moultiple hits register. Model No. V259	.	A32:D16	6U
16 Channel Input/Output Register	NIM or TTL inputs and outputs; individual channel enabling/desabling; software I/O generation; fully programmable ROA interrupter; live insertion. Model No. V977	.	A32:D16	6U
General Purpose VME Board	User customisable FPGA Unit (with preloaded demo code); expandible channel interface by adding up to three indipendent mezzanine boards, choosing between the four available types: 32 LVDS/ECL/PECL input channels (mod No. A395A), 32 LVDS ouput channels (mod No. A395B), 32 ECL ouput channels (mod No. A395C), 8 NIM/TTL input/ouput channels (mod No. A395D); LVDS/ECL/PECL inputs (differential); 64 inputs, expandable to 162 (with 32 outputs); 32 inputs, expandable to 130 (with 64 outputs); 405 MHz maximum frequency supported by clock tree for registered logic; I/O delay smaller than 15 ns (in Buffer mode); programmable 3-color LED. Model No. V1495	.	A32:D16	6U

Special Function Boards

Function Description Software
Support ADDR/
DATA
Width Size

128 Channel Multihit TDC Full scale range: 52 or 104 µs; 19 bit resolution; Least Significative Bit: 100, 200 or 800 ps; ECL/LVDS inputs; double hit resolution: 4 ns; rising and trailing edge detection; 32 event buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 cycles supported; live insertion. Model No. V1190A . A32:D32 6U

64 Channel Multihit TDC Full scale range: 52 or 104 µs; 19 bit resolution; Least Significative Bit: 100, 200 or 800 ps; ECL/LVDS inputs; double hit resolution: 4 ns; rising and trailing edge detection; 32 event buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 cycles supported; live insertion. Model No. V1190B . A32:D32 6U

32 Channel Multihit TDC Full scale range: 52 or 104 µs; 21 bit resolution; Least Significative Bit: 25 ps; ECL/LVDS inputs; double hit resolution: 4 ns; rising and trailing edge detection; 32 event buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 cycles supported; live insertion. Model No. V1290A . A32:D32 6U

16 Channel Multihit TDC Full scale range: 52 or 104 µs; 21 bit resolution; Least Significative Bit: 25 ps; NIM inputs; double hit resolution: 4 ns; rising and trailing edge detection; 32 event buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 cycles supported; live insertion. Model No. V1290N . A32:D32 6U

High Speed
CAENET VME Controller Remote control of up to 99 CAENET nodes via VME cycles;Interrupt generation on data receiving; Manual or software reset; 125KByte/s transmission rate; Tx/Rx data buffers (Up to 4 Kwords). Model No. V288 . A24:D16 6U

Dual Gate
Generator 2 independent GATE generators; GATE width programmable from 100 ns to 10 s (100 ns step); GATE width display for each channel; NIM I/O signals; external, push-button or VME trigger; begin GATE and end GATE signals avaiable. Model No. V462 . A24:D16 6U

8 Channel
Gate and
Delay Generator Independent programmable gate and delay generators; delay and gate width programmable via VME for each channel; 500 ns full-scale value of GATE width and delay; ECL I/O signals; TEST, VETO and CLEAR inputs; to be used only with V430 backplane. Model No. V486 . A24:D16 6U

8 Channel NIM-ECL/ECL-NIM Translator 8 indipendent NIM to ECL/NIM and ECL to NIM/ECL channels; NIM and ECL fan-out of 2; working frequency up to 300 MHz; I/O delay <5 ns; COMMON IN input with a fan-out of 16 (NIM and ECL). Model No. V538A . . 6U

16 Channel 32 bit Scaler 16 indipendent 32-bit deep counting channels; cascadeable channels (up to 64-bit); counting frequency: 100 MHz; 3 versions: ECL, NIM or TTL inputs. Model No. V560 . A32:D32 6U

16 Channel Mean Timer 30 ns max. relative input delay; 200 ps timing resolution; 32 differential ECL inputs; 16 ECL outputs with fan-out of two; VETO input; to be used only with V430 backplane. Model No. V706 . . 6U

128 Channel Multihit TDC Full scale range: 0.8 ms (with 40 MHz internal clock); resolution: 20 bit; Least significative Bit: 0.8 ns; possibility of external clock (up to 45 MHz); double hit resolution: 10 ns; rising and falling edge detection. Model No. V767 . A32:D32 6U

64 Channel Multihit TDC Full scale range: 0,8 ms (with 40 MHz internal clock); resolution 20 bit; least significative bit: 0,8 ns; possibility of external clock (up to 45 MHz); double hit resolution: 10 ns; rising and falling edge detection. Model No. V767A . A32:D16 6U

32 Channel Multievent TDC Full scale range programmable from 140 ns to 1.2 us; resolution: 12 bit; Least Significative Bit: from 35 to 300 ps; conversion time: 5.7 ľs (32 ch.); 32 event buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V775 . A32:D32 6U

16 Channel Multievent TDC Full scale range programmable from 140 ns to 1.2 us; resolution: 12 bit; Least Significative Bit: from 35 to 300 ps; conversion time: 2.8 ľs (16 ch.); 32 event buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V775N . A32:D32 6U

16 Channel Constant Fraction Discriminator Individually programmable thresholds; ECL outputs with fan-out of two; programmable output width and dead-time; TEST and VETO inputs; OR, CURRENT SUM and MAJORITY outputs. Model No. V812 . A32:D16 6U

16 Channel Low Threshold Discriminator High sensitivity with small signals; individually programmable thresholds; ECL outputs with fan-out of two; programmable output width; TEST and VETO inputs; OR, CURRENT SUM and MAJORITY outputs. Model No. V814 . A32:D16 6U

32 Channel Latching Scaler 32 indipendent 32-bit channels; counting frequency: 250 MHz; 2 versions: ECL or LVDS inputs; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; 32 kwords multi-event buffer memory; live insertion. Model No. V830 . A24:D32 6U

Dual Attenuator Adjustable attenuation up to 44.5 dB (0.5 dB steps); cascadeable channels; input bandwith >300 MHz; maximum input power: 100 mW; no power supply required. Model No. V859 . . 6U

16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator Individually programmable thresholds; ECL outputs with fan-out of two; selectable Updating/Non-Updating mode; programmable output width; TEST and VETO inputs; OR, CURRENT SUM and MAJORITY outputs. Model No. V895 . A32:D16 6U

Quad Linear Fan-In Fan-Out Four independent sections; bipolar inputs; three 4 In/4 Out and one 3 in/3 out sections; one discriminator channel; inverting or non-inverting mode independently selectable on each section; 120MHz bandwidth Model No. V925 . . 6U

Delay Unit Completely passive delay via a set of calibrated coaxial cable stubs (50 Ohm); delay from 2.6 to 34.1 ns (0.5 ns step); accuracy: 100 ps. Model No. V972 . . 6U

4 Channel Variable Gain Fast Amplifier Adjustable gain up to x10 (x1 steps); input bandwith: 170 MHz; input impedance: 50 Ohm; output dynamics: ą2 V; cascadeable channels; rise time <3 ns; I/O delay <3 ns. Model No. V974 . . 6U

8 Channel Fast Amplifier Gain x10; input bandwith: 250 MHz; input impedance: 50 Ohm; output dynamics: ą2 V; cascadeable channels; rise time <1 ns; I/O delay <3 ns. Model No. V975 . . 6U

Quad 4 Fold AND/OR/MAJ NIM-TTL TTL-NIM Four indipendent sections with four channels each; TTL and NIM inputs automatically detected; NIM/TTL selectable output level; AND, OR, Majority function with selectable number of inputs; logic Fan-In Fan-Out; selectable direct or negated output. Model No. V976 . . 6U

Dual Timer Produces NIM and ECL pulses whose width ranges from 50 ns to 10 s; manual or pulse-triggered START and RESET; mono-stable or bi-stable operation; END-MARKER pulse; VETO input. Model No. V993B . . 6U

Dual Timer Produces NIM and ECL pulses whose width ranges from 50 ns to 10 s; manual or pulse-triggered START and RESET; mono-stable or bi-stable operation; END-MARKER pulse; VETO input; locking dial switches for coarse adjustment. Model No. V993C . . 6U

128 Channel Multihit TDC Full scale range: 52 or 104 ľs; resolution 17 or 19 bit; Least Significative Bit: 100, 200 or 800 ps; ECL/LVDS inputs; double hit resolution: 5 ns; leading and trailing edge detection; 32 k x 32 bit output buffer; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 cycles supported; live insertion. Model No. VX1190A . A32:D32 6U

64 Channel Multihit TDC Full scale range: 52 or 104 ľs; resolution 17 or 19 bit; Least Significative Bit: 100, 200 or 800 ps; ECL/LVDS inputs; double hit resolution: 5 ns; leading and trailing edge detection; 32 k x 32 bit output buffer; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 cycles supported; live insertion. Model No. VX1190B . A32:D32 6U

32 Channel Multihit TDC Full scale range: 52 ľs; 21 bit resolution; Least Significative Bit: 25 ps; ECL/LVDS inputs; double hit resolution: 5 ns; leading and trailing edge detection; 32 k x 32 bit output buffer; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 cycles supported; live insertion. Model No. VX1290A . A32:D32 6U

16 Channel Multihit TDC Full scale range: 52 ľs; 21 bit resolution; Least Significative Bit: 25 ps; NIM inputs; double hit resolution: 5 ns; leading and trailing edge detection; 32 k x 32 bit output buffer; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 cycles supported; live insertion. Model No. VX1290N . A32:D32 6U

Function	Description	Software Support	ADDR/ DATA Width	Size
128 Channel Multihit TDC	Full scale range: 52 or 104 µs; 19 bit resolution; Least Significative Bit: 100, 200 or 800 ps; ECL/LVDS inputs; double hit resolution: 4 ns; rising and trailing edge detection; 32 event buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 cycles supported; live insertion. Model No. V1190A	.	A32:D32	6U
64 Channel Multihit TDC	Full scale range: 52 or 104 µs; 19 bit resolution; Least Significative Bit: 100, 200 or 800 ps; ECL/LVDS inputs; double hit resolution: 4 ns; rising and trailing edge detection; 32 event buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 cycles supported; live insertion. Model No. V1190B	.	A32:D32	6U
32 Channel Multihit TDC	Full scale range: 52 or 104 µs; 21 bit resolution; Least Significative Bit: 25 ps; ECL/LVDS inputs; double hit resolution: 4 ns; rising and trailing edge detection; 32 event buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 cycles supported; live insertion. Model No. V1290A	.	A32:D32	6U
16 Channel Multihit TDC	Full scale range: 52 or 104 µs; 21 bit resolution; Least Significative Bit: 25 ps; NIM inputs; double hit resolution: 4 ns; rising and trailing edge detection; 32 event buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 cycles supported; live insertion. Model No. V1290N	.	A32:D32	6U
High Speed CAENET VME Controller	Remote control of up to 99 CAENET nodes via VME cycles;Interrupt generation on data receiving; Manual or software reset; 125KByte/s transmission rate; Tx/Rx data buffers (Up to 4 Kwords). Model No. V288	.	A24:D16	6U
Dual Gate Generator	2 independent GATE generators; GATE width programmable from 100 ns to 10 s (100 ns step); GATE width display for each channel; NIM I/O signals; external, push-button or VME trigger; begin GATE and end GATE signals avaiable. Model No. V462	.	A24:D16	6U
8 Channel Gate and Delay Generator	Independent programmable gate and delay generators; delay and gate width programmable via VME for each channel; 500 ns full-scale value of GATE width and delay; ECL I/O signals; TEST, VETO and CLEAR inputs; to be used only with V430 backplane. Model No. V486	.	A24:D16	6U
8 Channel NIM-ECL/ECL-NIM Translator	8 indipendent NIM to ECL/NIM and ECL to NIM/ECL channels; NIM and ECL fan-out of 2; working frequency up to 300 MHz; I/O delay <5 ns; COMMON IN input with a fan-out of 16 (NIM and ECL). Model No. V538A	.	.	6U
16 Channel 32 bit Scaler	16 indipendent 32-bit deep counting channels; cascadeable channels (up to 64-bit); counting frequency: 100 MHz; 3 versions: ECL, NIM or TTL inputs. Model No. V560	.	A32:D32	6U
16 Channel Mean Timer	30 ns max. relative input delay; 200 ps timing resolution; 32 differential ECL inputs; 16 ECL outputs with fan-out of two; VETO input; to be used only with V430 backplane. Model No. V706	.	.	6U
128 Channel Multihit TDC	Full scale range: 0.8 ms (with 40 MHz internal clock); resolution: 20 bit; Least significative Bit: 0.8 ns; possibility of external clock (up to 45 MHz); double hit resolution: 10 ns; rising and falling edge detection. Model No. V767	.	A32:D32	6U
64 Channel Multihit TDC	Full scale range: 0,8 ms (with 40 MHz internal clock); resolution 20 bit; least significative bit: 0,8 ns; possibility of external clock (up to 45 MHz); double hit resolution: 10 ns; rising and falling edge detection. Model No. V767A	.	A32:D16	6U
32 Channel Multievent TDC	Full scale range programmable from 140 ns to 1.2 us; resolution: 12 bit; Least Significative Bit: from 35 to 300 ps; conversion time: 5.7 ľs (32 ch.); 32 event buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V775	.	A32:D32	6U
16 Channel Multievent TDC	Full scale range programmable from 140 ns to 1.2 us; resolution: 12 bit; Least Significative Bit: from 35 to 300 ps; conversion time: 2.8 ľs (16 ch.); 32 event buffer memory; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; live insertion. Model No. V775N	.	A32:D32	6U
16 Channel Constant Fraction Discriminator	Individually programmable thresholds; ECL outputs with fan-out of two; programmable output width and dead-time; TEST and VETO inputs; OR, CURRENT SUM and MAJORITY outputs. Model No. V812	.	A32:D16	6U
16 Channel Low Threshold Discriminator	High sensitivity with small signals; individually programmable thresholds; ECL outputs with fan-out of two; programmable output width; TEST and VETO inputs; OR, CURRENT SUM and MAJORITY outputs. Model No. V814	.	A32:D16	6U
32 Channel Latching Scaler	32 indipendent 32-bit channels; counting frequency: 250 MHz; 2 versions: ECL or LVDS inputs; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 data transfer; 32 kwords multi-event buffer memory; live insertion. Model No. V830	.	A24:D32	6U
Dual Attenuator	Adjustable attenuation up to 44.5 dB (0.5 dB steps); cascadeable channels; input bandwith >300 MHz; maximum input power: 100 mW; no power supply required. Model No. V859	.	.	6U
16 Channel Leading Edge Discriminator	Individually programmable thresholds; ECL outputs with fan-out of two; selectable Updating/Non-Updating mode; programmable output width; TEST and VETO inputs; OR, CURRENT SUM and MAJORITY outputs. Model No. V895	.	A32:D16	6U
Quad Linear Fan-In Fan-Out	Four independent sections; bipolar inputs; three 4 In/4 Out and one 3 in/3 out sections; one discriminator channel; inverting or non-inverting mode independently selectable on each section; 120MHz bandwidth Model No. V925	.	.	6U
Delay Unit	Completely passive delay via a set of calibrated coaxial cable stubs (50 Ohm); delay from 2.6 to 34.1 ns (0.5 ns step); accuracy: 100 ps. Model No. V972	.	.	6U
4 Channel Variable Gain Fast Amplifier	Adjustable gain up to x10 (x1 steps); input bandwith: 170 MHz; input impedance: 50 Ohm; output dynamics: ą2 V; cascadeable channels; rise time <3 ns; I/O delay <3 ns. Model No. V974	.	.	6U
8 Channel Fast Amplifier	Gain x10; input bandwith: 250 MHz; input impedance: 50 Ohm; output dynamics: ą2 V; cascadeable channels; rise time <1 ns; I/O delay <3 ns. Model No. V975	.	.	6U
Quad 4 Fold AND/OR/MAJ NIM-TTL TTL-NIM	Four indipendent sections with four channels each; TTL and NIM inputs automatically detected; NIM/TTL selectable output level; AND, OR, Majority function with selectable number of inputs; logic Fan-In Fan-Out; selectable direct or negated output. Model No. V976	.	.	6U
Dual Timer	Produces NIM and ECL pulses whose width ranges from 50 ns to 10 s; manual or pulse-triggered START and RESET; mono-stable or bi-stable operation; END-MARKER pulse; VETO input. Model No. V993B	.	.	6U
Dual Timer	Produces NIM and ECL pulses whose width ranges from 50 ns to 10 s; manual or pulse-triggered START and RESET; mono-stable or bi-stable operation; END-MARKER pulse; VETO input; locking dial switches for coarse adjustment. Model No. V993C	.	.	6U
128 Channel Multihit TDC	Full scale range: 52 or 104 ľs; resolution 17 or 19 bit; Least Significative Bit: 100, 200 or 800 ps; ECL/LVDS inputs; double hit resolution: 5 ns; leading and trailing edge detection; 32 k x 32 bit output buffer; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 cycles supported; live insertion. Model No. VX1190A	.	A32:D32	6U
64 Channel Multihit TDC	Full scale range: 52 or 104 ľs; resolution 17 or 19 bit; Least Significative Bit: 100, 200 or 800 ps; ECL/LVDS inputs; double hit resolution: 5 ns; leading and trailing edge detection; 32 k x 32 bit output buffer; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 cycles supported; live insertion. Model No. VX1190B	.	A32:D32	6U
32 Channel Multihit TDC	Full scale range: 52 ľs; 21 bit resolution; Least Significative Bit: 25 ps; ECL/LVDS inputs; double hit resolution: 5 ns; leading and trailing edge detection; 32 k x 32 bit output buffer; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 cycles supported; live insertion. Model No. VX1290A	.	A32:D32	6U
16 Channel Multihit TDC	Full scale range: 52 ľs; 21 bit resolution; Least Significative Bit: 25 ps; NIM inputs; double hit resolution: 5 ns; leading and trailing edge detection; 32 k x 32 bit output buffer; BLT32/MBLT64/CBLT32/CBLT64 cycles supported; live insertion. Model No. VX1290N	.	A32:D32	6U

Bus Interfaces

VMEbus To: Description Software
Support ADDR/
DATA
Width Size

VME-USB 2.0
Bridge No boot required, ready at power ON; up to 30 MByte/s sustained data transfer rate; VME Master (arbiter or requested); VME Slave (register and test RAM access); cycles: RW, RMW, BLT, MBLT, IACK, ADO, ADOH; addressing: A16, A24, A32, CR/CSR, LCK; data width: D8, D16, D32, D64; system controller capabilities, interrupt handler; front panel Dataway Display (avaiable also fron PC and VME); 5 outputs and 2 inputs, NIM or TTL, fully programmable; VME 64X Backplane required. Model No. VX1718 Windows98/
2000/XP
Linux A32:D64 6U

VME-PCI
Optical Link
Bridge No boot required, ready at power ON; daisy chain capability; PCI 32bit/33MHz; up to 70 MByte/s sustained data transfer rate; VME Master (arbiter or requested); VME Slave (register and test RAM access); cycles: RW, RMW, BLT, MBLT, IACK, ADO, ADOH; addressing: A16, A24, A32, CR/CSR, LCK; data width: D8, D16, D32, D64; system controller capabilities, interrupt handler; front panel Dataway Display (avaiable also fron PC and VME); 5 outputs and 2 inputs, NIM or TTL, fully programmable; VME 64X Backplane required. Model No. VX2718 Windows98/
2000/XP
Linux A32:D64 6U

VME
Parallel Port
Interface Basic VME master operations supported; easy debug of VME modules from PC parallel port interface;LED display of VME bus activity; AS, DS0,DTACK,BERR and IACKOUT panel outputs; 300 Kbytes/s transfer rate in BLT cycle; stand alone configuration supported. Model No. V718 Windows9x A32:D32 6U

USB USB-VME Bridge. Easy VME control: you just need to plug the module in the crate and to connect it to an USB port on your PC. No boot required; USB2.0; up to 30MB/s; master; slave; VME64 and VME64X versions; system controller; interrupt handler; front-panel display; 7 I/O programmable; Software in C, Visual Basic, LabView. Model No. V1718 Windows98/
2000/XP
Linux A32:D64 6U

PCI PCI-VME Bridge. The bridge consists of three parts: a PCI card (A2818), a VME module (V2718) and an optical fibre. For multi-crate control, you just need to add one more V2718 for each additional crate and connect them in daisy chain via optical fibres. No VME boot required; PCI32bit/33MHz; up to 50MB/s; master; slave; VME64 and VME64X versions; system controller; interrupt handler; front-panel display; 7 I/O programmable; Software in C, Visual Basic, LabView. Model No. V2718 - A2818 Windows98/
2000/XP
Linux A32:D64 6U

VMEbus To:	Description	Software Support	ADDR/ DATA Width	Size
VME-USB 2.0 Bridge	No boot required, ready at power ON; up to 30 MByte/s sustained data transfer rate; VME Master (arbiter or requested); VME Slave (register and test RAM access); cycles: RW, RMW, BLT, MBLT, IACK, ADO, ADOH; addressing: A16, A24, A32, CR/CSR, LCK; data width: D8, D16, D32, D64; system controller capabilities, interrupt handler; front panel Dataway Display (avaiable also fron PC and VME); 5 outputs and 2 inputs, NIM or TTL, fully programmable; VME 64X Backplane required. Model No. VX1718	Windows98/ 2000/XP Linux	A32:D64	6U
VME-PCI Optical Link Bridge	No boot required, ready at power ON; daisy chain capability; PCI 32bit/33MHz; up to 70 MByte/s sustained data transfer rate; VME Master (arbiter or requested); VME Slave (register and test RAM access); cycles: RW, RMW, BLT, MBLT, IACK, ADO, ADOH; addressing: A16, A24, A32, CR/CSR, LCK; data width: D8, D16, D32, D64; system controller capabilities, interrupt handler; front panel Dataway Display (avaiable also fron PC and VME); 5 outputs and 2 inputs, NIM or TTL, fully programmable; VME 64X Backplane required. Model No. VX2718	Windows98/ 2000/XP Linux	A32:D64	6U
VME Parallel Port Interface	Basic VME master operations supported; easy debug of VME modules from PC parallel port interface;LED display of VME bus activity; AS, DS0,DTACK,BERR and IACKOUT panel outputs; 300 Kbytes/s transfer rate in BLT cycle; stand alone configuration supported. Model No. V718	Windows9x	A32:D32	6U
USB	USB-VME Bridge. Easy VME control: you just need to plug the module in the crate and to connect it to an USB port on your PC. No boot required; USB2.0; up to 30MB/s; master; slave; VME64 and VME64X versions; system controller; interrupt handler; front-panel display; 7 I/O programmable; Software in C, Visual Basic, LabView. Model No. V1718	Windows98/ 2000/XP Linux	A32:D64	6U
PCI	PCI-VME Bridge. The bridge consists of three parts: a PCI card (A2818), a VME module (V2718) and an optical fibre. For multi-crate control, you just need to add one more V2718 for each additional crate and connect them in daisy chain via optical fibres. No VME boot required; PCI32bit/33MHz; up to 50MB/s; master; slave; VME64 and VME64X versions; system controller; interrupt handler; front-panel display; 7 I/O programmable; Software in C, Visual Basic, LabView. Model No. V2718 - A2818	Windows98/ 2000/XP Linux	A32:D64	6U

Powered Enclosures

Configuration Available
Slots Description Size

VME64 9 Slot 6U Mini Crate 9 19 inch x 5U enclosure; 9 slot for 6U x 160mm VME modules; pluggable 350W power supply; VME64 J1/J2 monolithic backplane; short circuit protection; over/undervoltage protection; over temperature protection; remote control via CANBUS; powered by 220 VAC or 115 VAC, 50-60 Hz; CBLT cycles supported. Model No. VME8002 5U

VME64 21 Slot 7U (6+1) Crate 21 Low cost compact solution; 19 inch x 7U (6+1) enclosure; 21 slot for 6U x 160mm VME modules; 470W power supply; VME64 J1/J2 monolithic backplane; short circuit protection; over/undervoltage protection; over temperature protection; 1U space for fan unit; powered by 100-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz; CBLT cycles supported. Model No. VME8010 7U

VME64 21 Slot 7U (6+1) Crate 21 Low cost compact solution; 19 inch x 7U (6+1) enclosure; 21 slot for 6U x 160mm VME modules; 470W power supply; pluggable power supply; VME64 J1/J2 monolithic backplane; short circuit protection; over/undervoltage protection; 1U space for fan unit; over temperature protection; powered by 100-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz; CBLT cycles supported. Model No. VME8011 7U

VME(64/64X/430) 21 Slot 8U (6+2) Crate 21 19 inch x 8U (6+2) enclosure; 21 slot for 6U x 160mm VME modules;plugglable power supply; available with VME64, VME64X and VME430 compliant monolithic backplane; Pluggable 2U fan unit; short circuit protection; over/undervoltage protection; over temperature protection; optionally available with CANBUS or ethernet interface for remote monitoring and control. Model No. VME8100 8U

Configuration	Available Slots	Description	Size
VME64 9 Slot 6U Mini Crate	9	19 inch x 5U enclosure; 9 slot for 6U x 160mm VME modules; pluggable 350W power supply; VME64 J1/J2 monolithic backplane; short circuit protection; over/undervoltage protection; over temperature protection; remote control via CANBUS; powered by 220 VAC or 115 VAC, 50-60 Hz; CBLT cycles supported. Model No. VME8002	5U
VME64 21 Slot 7U (6+1) Crate	21	Low cost compact solution; 19 inch x 7U (6+1) enclosure; 21 slot for 6U x 160mm VME modules; 470W power supply; VME64 J1/J2 monolithic backplane; short circuit protection; over/undervoltage protection; over temperature protection; 1U space for fan unit; powered by 100-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz; CBLT cycles supported. Model No. VME8010	7U
VME64 21 Slot 7U (6+1) Crate	21	Low cost compact solution; 19 inch x 7U (6+1) enclosure; 21 slot for 6U x 160mm VME modules; 470W power supply; pluggable power supply; VME64 J1/J2 monolithic backplane; short circuit protection; over/undervoltage protection; 1U space for fan unit; over temperature protection; powered by 100-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz; CBLT cycles supported. Model No. VME8011	7U
VME(64/64X/430) 21 Slot 8U (6+2) Crate	21	19 inch x 8U (6+2) enclosure; 21 slot for 6U x 160mm VME modules;plugglable power supply; available with VME64, VME64X and VME430 compliant monolithic backplane; Pluggable 2U fan unit; short circuit protection; over/undervoltage protection; over temperature protection; optionally available with CANBUS or ethernet interface for remote monitoring and control. Model No. VME8100	8U

CAEN Proprietary Mezzanine Modules

Function Description

32 LVDS/ECL/PECL input channels 200 MHz bandwith; 32 input channels; signal: LVDS/ECL/PECL (single ended TTL optional) 110 ohm Rt, extended common mode input range -4V to +5V, fail safe input feature; direct logic; front panel connector: Robinson Nugent P50E-068-P-SR1 type, (34+34) pins. Model No. A395A

32 LVDS ouput channels 250 MHz bandwith; 32 output channels; signal: LVDS 100 ohm Rl; direct logic; front panel connector: Robinson Nugent P50E-068-P-SR1 type, (34+34) pins. Model No. A395B

32 ECL ouput channels 300 MHz bandwith; 32 output channels; signal: ECL; direct logic; front panel connector: Robinson Nugent P50E-068-P-SR1 type, (34+34) pins. Model No. A395C

8 NIM/TTL input/ouput channels 250 MHz bandwith; 8 I/O selectable channels; signal: NIM/TTL selectable 50 ohm Rt; logic: TTL IN/OUT= direct, NIM IN=invert NIM OUT=direct; front panel connector: LEMO 00. Model No. A395D

Function	Description
32 LVDS/ECL/PECL input channels	200 MHz bandwith; 32 input channels; signal: LVDS/ECL/PECL (single ended TTL optional) 110 ohm Rt, extended common mode input range -4V to +5V, fail safe input feature; direct logic; front panel connector: Robinson Nugent P50E-068-P-SR1 type, (34+34) pins. Model No. A395A
32 LVDS ouput channels	250 MHz bandwith; 32 output channels; signal: LVDS 100 ohm Rl; direct logic; front panel connector: Robinson Nugent P50E-068-P-SR1 type, (34+34) pins. Model No. A395B
32 ECL ouput channels	300 MHz bandwith; 32 output channels; signal: ECL; direct logic; front panel connector: Robinson Nugent P50E-068-P-SR1 type, (34+34) pins. Model No. A395C
8 NIM/TTL input/ouput channels	250 MHz bandwith; 8 I/O selectable channels; signal: NIM/TTL selectable 50 ohm Rt; logic: TTL IN/OUT= direct, NIM IN=invert NIM OUT=direct; front panel connector: LEMO 00. Model No. A395D

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