Most BNC voltage pulser models require an external high voltage power supply. Choosing the appropriate supply helps ensure success with the application! The first requirement is obvious: The supply must be rated for the desired pulse voltage. But another important consideration is the amount of…
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Berkeley Nucleonics (BNC) offers a wide range of radiation detectors and isotope identifiers both internationally and within the USA. Notably, the company has grown into the vendor of choice as a result of providing local program support with both equipment and training services. Throughout the…
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In short: a Phase Noise Analyzer, or Spectrum Analyzer, is an RF instrument that is capable of measuring and simulating the phase noise inherent in communication systems. The short answer, however, definitely leaves several pertinent questions unanswered: What are the effects of phase noise? How…
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The PVX series of high voltage pulsers is designed to drive small capacitive loads quickly. There is no rise/fall time adjustment, so if the rise time at the load is too fast for a particular application, a seemingly quick fix might be to place a…
Read articleThe SAM 940+ uses several unique algorithms to identify Nuclear and Special Nuclear Material (SNM). This article is provided to help the user verify different forms of uranium, especially when shielding and background radiation can produce interfering anomalies in the spectrum. The four nuclear materials…
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One of the most key metrics for a customized scintillator is whether the detector is intended for lab or fieldwork. Configurations for lab work can be damaged if exposed to high degrees of impact, vibrations, or temperatures. Usually, these conditions will never occur due to…
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Current pulsers used in laser applications must generate very sharp pulses with very sharp rising edges. A high speed, narrow pulse with a fast rise time is paramount when driving laser diodes for ranging and digital communications. BNC offers a variety of high current pulsers…
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With the great variety in assemblies, electronics, materials and crystals available for scintillation detectors, it can be a challenge to find the right fit for your application–even with some initial insights from your end. At Berkeley Nucleonics, we work to provide state-of-the-art configurations that are tailored…
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Moore’s Law has ruled the chip-based computing industry for decades. Is it true that similar “laws” apply to quantum computing? What makes a law? There exist tendencies, theories, and hypotheses that attempt to predict the future based on past behavior. However, sufficient experience is necessary…
Read articleBerkeley Nucleonics Corporation (BNC) offers a complete and unique portfolio of generators to address a wide range of applications. From Digital Logic and Semiconductors characterization, Aerospace & Defense compliance testing, to mixed Signal Systems testing and Signal Integrity experiments–BNC is able to fulfill many applications via their…
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