Spectroscopy Engine turns portable instruments into NRI systems.

EI Detection & Imaging Systems Feb 03, 2010

Press Release Summary:

Designed for homeland security and laboratory research applications, iGEM(TM) can convert any handheld instrument into high-resolution Nuclear Radiation Identification (NRI) system. It includes eV-CZT(TM) detector crystal, preamplifier/shaping amplifier ASIC, 12-bit ADC (MCA), and microprocessor. Consuming 150 mW and operating at room temperature, module employs non-hygroscopic sensor and is capable of entering sleep mode. It can be accommodated by various sensor platforms.

Original Press Release:

iGEM(TM) Sensor Module

Spectroscopy Engine for Portable Instruments

Now Available

The iGEM(TM) is a Portable eV-CZT(TM) Spectrometer "Engine" designed for handheld instruments for Homeland Security and Laboratory Research. The iGEM(TM) includes an eV-CZT(TM) detector crystal, Low Power ASIC (Preamp/Shaper), 12bit A/D (MCA) and a Microprocessor.

Ideal engine to put inside many different sensor platforms
Features (click for more details and 3D view)

eV-CZT(TM) Detector Crystal

Non-Hygroscopic Sensor

Room Temperature Operation

High Resolution Spectroscopy

Robust Package

Low Power (150mW)

Next Generation eV-ASIC(TM)

On-board 12 bit MCA

On-board Microprocessor

Sleep Mode Capable

Advantages

Lab Spectroscopy Performance

Fast System Development