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Position sensitive scintillator based detector improvements by means of an integrated front-end

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Title: Position sensitive scintillator based detector improvements by means of an integrated front-end
Authors: Herrero, V.1 viherbos@eln.upv.es, Ferrando, N.1, Martínez, J.D.1, Lerche, Ch.W.1, Monzó, J.M.1, Mateo, F.1, Colom, R.J.1, Gadea, R.1, Sebastià, A.1, Benlloch, J.M.2
Source: Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section A. Jun2009, Vol. 604 Issue 1/2, p77-81. 5p.
Subjects: Position sensitive particle detectors, Scintillators, Photomultipliers, Imaging systems, Gamma rays, Physics experiments, Physical measurements
Abstract: Abstract: PESIC is an integrated front-end for multianode photomultiplier based nuclear imaging devices. Its architecture has been designed to improve position sensitive detectors behavior by equalizing its response over its whole area. Its preamplying stage introduces two main benefits: digitally programmable gain adjustment for every photomultiplier output, and isolation from other front-end electronics by means of current buffers. This last feature allows to use different types of photomultipliers and optimizes front-end deadtime, reducing impact position dependent output delay. PESIC also includes an indirect measurement of the depth of interaction of the gamma ray inside the scintillator crystal, based on the width of its light distribution. Test measurements have been carried out in an experimental dual detector PET setup in order to quantify improvements obtained from integrated front-end calibration capabilities. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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Abstract:Abstract: PESIC is an integrated front-end for multianode photomultiplier based nuclear imaging devices. Its architecture has been designed to improve position sensitive detectors behavior by equalizing its response over its whole area. Its preamplying stage introduces two main benefits: digitally programmable gain adjustment for every photomultiplier output, and isolation from other front-end electronics by means of current buffers. This last feature allows to use different types of photomultipliers and optimizes front-end deadtime, reducing impact position dependent output delay. PESIC also includes an indirect measurement of the depth of interaction of the gamma ray inside the scintillator crystal, based on the width of its light distribution. Test measurements have been carried out in an experimental dual detector PET setup in order to quantify improvements obtained from integrated front-end calibration capabilities. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
ISSN:01689002
DOI:10.1016/j.nima.2009.01.077