Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation (BNC), a leading provider of precision test and measurement instruments, is excited to announce the development of several USB RF power sensors, expanding its RF/Microwave product line. These sensors are designed to measure RF power levels from 9kHz to 50GHz with wide dynamic…
Read articleWhat is an RF Power Sensor? Meta Description: RF power sensors are necessary for a wide range of industrial processes. But, how do they work and what level of accuracy can you expect from RF sensors? An RF power sensor is a device that measures…
Read articleIntroduction If you hear a question like this you know something is missing. For example: What is the radioactive source and what is its activity? Also, how large is the detector and what type of detector is being used? It is obvious that sensitivity of…
Read articleCerium Bromide (CeBr3) and Sodium Iodide (NaI[Tl]) are very popular scintillator detectors when used in room temperature spectroscopy systems. Both of these detectors have similar attributes such as: Exceptionally low background which results in excellent sensitivity. Available in large volumes up to 3×3 inch detectors…
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High resolution scintillation detectors are now offering improved performance with lower intrinsic background. Standard cerium bromide (CeBr3) detectors are now available from BNC in 3×3 inch encapsulated sizes with greatly improved sensitivity and efficiency. This paper discusses the merits of CeBr3 from the standpoint of…
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Detector Properties Effective screening requires high efficiency detectors for the detection of X-rays and gamma-rays. These detector materials require a high density and high effective Z (number of protons per atom). Today inorganic scintillation crystals can meet the requirements for high stopping power and optical…
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What’s the Difference Between Unipolar and Bipolar Pulsers? High voltage pulsers are available in two general categories, unipolar and bipolar. A unipolar pulser generates single-polarity voltage pulses. The output voltage is zero between the pulses. A bipolar pulser generates dual-polarity voltage pulses. The output voltage…
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Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation’s industry-leading Model 855B signal generator series offers high performance and versatility along with an attractive price point and our unparalleled technical support. In this article, we introduce the 855B and detail the features that make it an outstanding choice for a variety…
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When we want to measure high voltage pulses, the test instrument of choice is usually the oscilloscope, or “scope”. It displays voltage as a function of time, so it’s an excellent tool for examining pulse characteristics such as amplitude, rise time, width, repetition rate, distortion,…
Read articleInconsistencies in measuring dose rate and specifying accuracy can become a frustrating experience. This paper will uncover some of the discrepancies in making these measurements as well as misleading assumptions when using different instrumentation. Dose rate measurements can be performed for different types of radiation…
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