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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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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