Compact multi-channel analyzer for SiPM detectors with real time on-board signal analysis
- NázevTitle
- Compact multi-channel analyzer for SiPM detectors with real time on-board signal analysisCompact multi-channel analyzer for SiPM detectors with real time on-board signal analysis
- Druh výsledkuResult type
- Článek v časopiseJournal article
- AutořiAuthors
- P. Kucera, O. Urban, O. Ruzicka, M. Vitek, M. Holík, O. Pavlas, T. Slavíček
- DOIDOI
- 10.1088/1748-0221/20/02/C02041
- Časopis / citaceJournal / citation
- Journal of Instrumentation. 2025, 20(2), 1-10. ISSN 1748-0221.
- RokYear
- 2025
- JazykLanguage
- eng
- WoSWoS
- 001434676900001
- ScopusScopus
- 2-s2.0-85218918720
- RIVRIV
- RIV/68407700:21230/25:00386633!RIV26-MSM-21230___
- ProjektProject
- Institucionální podpora na rozvoj výzkumné org.Institucionální podpora na rozvoj výzkumné org.
AbstraktAbstract
Multi-channel analysers (MCAs) play a crucial role in spectral measurements, especially in the context of Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs) used for gamma spectroscopy. Most commercial MCAs, while highly accurate, remain cost-prohibitive for broader applications. This paper presents the design and implementation of a cost-effective MCA utilizing off-the-shelf components while achieving spectroscopy of gamma particles with reasonable resolution. The MCA board is built around the STM32G4 family microcontroller (MCU), which provides embedded analog components, timers, and high-resolution ADCs. This system is designed to reduce external component requirements, thereby decreasing costs and increasing system reliability. Experimental results demonstrate that the MCA can perform accurate real-time gamma radiation measurements with SiPM detectors. The device offers flexible connectivity options (USB, Ethernet, WiFi). The low-cost, accessible nature of the MCA opens up opportunities for educational and research applications in radiation detection.
Multi-channel analysers (MCAs) play a crucial role in spectral measurements, especially in the context of Silicon Photomultipliers (SiPMs) used for gamma spectroscopy. Most commercial MCAs, while highly accurate, remain cost-prohibitive for broader applications. This paper presents the design and implementation of a cost-effective MCA utilizing off-the-shelf components while achieving spectroscopy of gamma particles with reasonable resolution. The MCA board is built around the STM32G4 family microcontroller (MCU), which provides embedded analog components, timers, and high-resolution ADCs. This system is designed to reduce external component requirements, thereby decreasing costs and increasing system reliability. Experimental results demonstrate that the MCA can perform accurate real-time gamma radiation measurements with SiPM detectors. The device offers flexible connectivity options (USB, Ethernet, WiFi). The low-cost, accessible nature of the MCA opens up opportunities for educational and research applications in radiation detection.