Low-power, CMOS peak detect and hold circuit for nuclear pulse spectroscopy

M. N. Ericson; M. L. Simpson; C. L. Britton; M. D. Allen; R. A. Kroeger; S. E. Inderhees

Low-power, CMOS peak detect and hold circuit for nuclear pulse spectroscopy

M. N. Ericson, M. L. Simpson, C. L. Britton, M. D. Allen, R. A. Kroeger, S. E. Inderhees

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Abstract

A low-power CMOS peak detecting track and hold circuit optimized for nuclear pulse spectroscopy is presented. The circuit topology eliminates the need for a rectifying diode, reducing the effect of charge injection into the hold capacitor, incorporates a linear gate at the input to prevent pulse pileup, and uses dynamic bias control that minimizes both pedestal and droop. Both positive-going and negative-going pulses are accommodated using a complementary set of track and hold circuits. Full characterization of the design fabricated in 1.2μm CMOS including dynamic range, integral nonlinearity, droop rate, pedestal, and power measurements is presented. Analysis and design approaches for optimization of operational characteristics are also discussed.

Original language	English
Pages	44-48
Number of pages	5
State	Published - 1995
Event	Proceedings of the 1994 Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference. Part 1 (of 4) - Norfolk, VA, USA Duration: Oct 30 1994 → Nov 5 1994

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Conference	Proceedings of the 1994 Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference. Part 1 (of 4)
City	Norfolk, VA, USA
Period	10/30/94 → 11/5/94

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Low-power, CMOS peak detect and hold circuit for nuclear pulse spectroscopy

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