An Active Terminating Pre-Amplifier for Delay Line Readout Systems

摘要

This report describes a pre-amplifier specifically designed for use with artificial delay lines in positional readout systems. The pre-amplifier provides an active delay line termination which gives reduced noise compared with simple resistive termination whilst maintaining the signal rise-time to allow optimum timing discriminator performance. Test results show a significant improvement in resolution compared with resistive terminated systems. (Copyright (c) Science and Engineering Research Council 1981.)