Choosing the Right Counting Solution

ORTEC offers a variety of instruments to configure counting systems for many applications, from simple to complex. The following descriptions and selection charts will help identify the functions and data interfaces needed for the application.

The Basic Functions of Counting Systems

MCS Versus a Counter and Timer

Multiple Stop Advantages Over a Time-to-Amplitude Converter (TAC)

Accounting and Correcting for Dead Time Effects

Software Programmer's Toolkits

MCS Selection Guide

Time Digitizer Selection Guide

Counters and Timers Selection Guide

Ratemeters Selection Guide