--- title: "bMCA-Ethernet | Compact Plug-On Digital Multichannel Analyzer" date: 2025-01-04T09:27:45Z modified: 2025-10-01T04:58:54Z permalink: "https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/bmca-ethernet/" type: page status: publish excerpt: "" wpid: 19311 --- [ ![](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/bnc_academy_upper_banner.png) ](https://academy.berkeleynucleonics.com/) [](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/images/products/bmca-ethernet_site.jpg) ![bmca-ethernet_site](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/images/products/bmca-ethernet_site.jpg) - [ Quote ](/customize-your-scintillation-detector) - [ Contact ](/contact/) - [ Datasheet ](#technical-resources-section) - [ Price List ](/access-pricelist/) #### bMCA-Ethernet | Compact Plug-On Digital Multichannel Analyzer The bMCA-Ethernet is a compact and fully digital Multichannel Analyzer (MCA) capable of performing Pulse Height Analysis (PHA) of a signal produced by a standard 14-pin PMT coupled to a scintillation detector such as NaI(Tl), LaBr3(Ce), LaCl3(Ce), CeBr3, etc. The device is powered via Ethernet using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology. Connection to local networks is provided via a standard Ethernet connection. A basic [software](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/basic-spectrometry-software) package is provided for control of the device and to acquisition and visualization of the energy spectra. A set of programming libraries are also offered which allow for easy incorporation of the bMCA-Ethernet into existing radiation systems or set ups. The programming libraries are available for both MS Windows and Linux operating systems ##### [Features](#features-section) ##### [Specifications](#specifications-section) ##### [Options](#options-section) ##### [Tech Resources](#technical-resources-section) ##### [Downloable Resources](#downloadable-section) ##### [Price List](#pricelist-section) #### Overview The bMCA-Ethernet design makes use of the latest advances in digital electronics. The device utilizes powerful digital processing techniques and algorithms to better separate the useful signal from noise and to maximize performance under high count rate conditions. The instrument also contains a miniaturized high voltage power supply optimized for low consumption that provides the necessary power for the PMT tube, including those used with large scintillation detectors. The bMCA-Ethernet has a spectral memory size of up to 4096 channels and can perform both Multi-Channel Scaling (MCS) and Pulse Height Analysis (PHA). On the data communications side, the device features lightning-fast transfer rates, with a 1024-channel spectrum being transmitted typically in less than 30 microseconds. A basic acquisition [software](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/basic-spectrometry-software) package is provided for managing such device operations as setup, control, data acquisition, and visualization. A digital oscilloscope function allows for the monitoring of the input and filtered pulses to aid in fine tuning the MCA parameters. The program also includes a few spectrometry related functions for processing the spectral data: calibration, ROI analysis, and peak search, to name a few. [ ![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1200 435'%2F%3E) ](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/graph_collage_bmca_ethernet_0.png) #### Options ##### [bMCA-USB](/bmca-usb) The bMCA-USB features USB interface instead of Ethernet. [ ![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 613 275'%2F%3E) ](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/image_13.png) ##### [bGamma Spectral Analysis Software](/bgamma-software-package) bGamma is a general-purpose, comprehensive, and extensive software package for gamma-ray spectrum analysis, and radionuclide identification and quantification. The software can analyze any recorded gamma-ray spectrum independently of the detector type, geometry or sample. bGamma provides all the necessary tools and functionality for performing detailed analysis of complex gamma-ray spectra and the corresponding radionuclide identification for the given sample. [ ![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1200 675'%2F%3E) ](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/image_19.png) #### Specifications ##### PHA acquisition mode - Spectral memory size of 256, 512, 1024, 2048 and 4096 channels - Coarse gain with amplification factors of 1, 2, 4 and 8. Fine gain from 1 to 2 in steps of 1/4096 - Upper and Lower Level Discriminator settings given in channels ##### MCS acquisition mode - Spectral memory size of 256, 512, 1024, 2048 and 4096 channels - Dwell time from 0.1 sec to “count-forever” - Easy to setup from ROIs or nuclide information ##### Digital Settings - Rise Time: from 0.1 to 12 µsec in steps of 0.2 µsec - Flat Top: from 0.1 to 8.0 µsec in steps of 0.1 µsec - Threshold: 1 to 255 - Digital Base Line Restorer (BLR) - Pile-Up Rejector (PUR) ##### High Voltage Power Supply - Miniature HV power supply embedded into the MCA assembly - Voltage: 0 to 1 500 Volts in 4096 steps ##### Data Communication - Ethernet, IP address fixed or set via DHCP - Fast transfer rates: 30 μsec typical for a 1024-channel energy spectrum - Set of cables and PoE injector ##### Physical Specifications - Size: height 75 mm, diameter 55 mm - Weight: approximately 200 grams - Connectors: Ethernet RJ45 ##### Indicators - Red LED for detector high voltage - Yellow LED for incoming count rate (ICR) - Green color LED for power and communication status ##### Other - The device is supplied with a basic software to control operation, data acquisition, and visualization ##### Certifications - The device is CE compliant #### Technical Resources [ MCA Comparison Table](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/download/25237/?tmstv=1778700937)#### Downloadable Resources Downloadable resources such as datasheets, firmware, software, drivers and products manuals. 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