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Leap over the Barrier to Multi-Parameter Experiments
Incorporating ADCs into a multi-parameter experiment can be a difficult task involving the development of suitable ADCs, computer interfaces, and special software. Typically, the project demands substantial effort from analog and digital electronics engineers, software programmers, and systems engineers. Traditionally, the magnitude of the project has been a significant barrier to implementation.

Now there is a simple solution. CAMAC/FERAbus ADCs from ORTEC and supporting SPARROW KmaxTM Software enable you to leap over the multi-parameter barrier with ease.

Off-the-Shelf, Standard CAMAC ADCs
The ADCs are standard CAMAC modules. This guarantees compatibility with the numerous CAMAC products supplied by other manufacturers. Compatible CAMAC products include crates, power supplies, crate controllers, computer interfaces, and a variety of modular functions. The digital data bus in the CAMAC crate provides computer control and readout for the ADCs. Data transfer rates to a PC up to 1000 ADC data words per second are possible over the CAMAC bus. For applications requiring higher data rates and a large number of parameters, the ADCs offer FERAbus readout. The FERAbus readout is fully compatible with the LeCroy product line of CAMAC/FERAbus modules for fast, multi-parameter data acquisition. Data transfer rates to a PC up to 200,000 ADC data words per second can be accomodated over the FERAbus. The availability of standard CAMAC products for interfacing the ORTEC ADCs to a computer eliminates the need for analog and digital electronics engineers.

Standard CAMAC Software, with Ready-to-Run Programs
Kmax Software from SPARROW supports the ORTEC ADCs with ready-to-run programs for the Macintosh® computer, the IBM PC, and IBM-compatible PCs. Standard programs for data acquisition, display, and control are available for 1- to 4-parameter systems. SPARROW can also provide customized programs for more than four parameters, or for any configuration of CAMAC modules you desire. Kmax software offers unprecedented expandability, with Module Description Resource files that support the specific command set of every commercial CAMAC module. For the ORTEC ADCs, Kmax software provides all the features you need for acquiring, sorting, displaying, and analyzing single- or multi-parameter data. With Kmax, you don't need a software programmer.

Combining SPARROW software with ORTEC ADCs provides a simple solution for even your most complex multi-parameter requirements.

CAMAC FERAbus ADCs from ORTEC are standard products that can be combined with SPARROW Kmax software to build a powerful multi-parameter data collection system. These ADCs eliminate the need for electronic design engineers.

  • Fast multi-parameter data collection
  • Peak-sensing ADCs with 13- or 14-bit resolution
  • Throughput to 100,000 data words per second
  • Expandable from 1 to 1024 parameters

Kmax software from SPARROW supports the ORTEC CAMAC ADCs with ready-to-run programs for the Macintosh computer and IBM PCs. Kmax eliminates the need for software programmers and system engineers.

  • Powerful single- and dual-parameter displays
  • Event-by-event data acquisition and sorting
  • Unprecedented system expandability (standard package for 1 to 4 parameters; customized solutions available for up to 1024 parameters)
  • For details contact www.sparrowcorp.com.