Method and apparatus for data sampling

Patent · Tue Apr 19 04:00:00 EDT 1994

OSTI ID:5084904

Odell, D M.C.

A method and apparatus for sampling radiation detector outputs and determining event data from the collected samples is described. The method uses high speed sampling of the detector output, the conversion of the samples to digital values, and the discrimination of the digital values so that digital values representing detected events are determined. The high speed sampling and digital conversion is performed by an A/D sampler that samples the detector output at a rate high enough to produce numerous digital samples for each detected event. The digital discrimination identifies those digital samples that are not representative of detected events. The sampling and discrimination also provides for temporary or permanent storage, either serially or in parallel, to a digital storage medium. 6 figures.

• DOE Contract Number: AC09-89SR18035
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
• Patent Number(s): A; US 5304808
• Application Number: PPN: US 8-014916
• OSTI ID: 5084904
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

440100* -- Radiation Instrumentation
46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTERS
DATA ANALYSIS
DESIGN
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
RADIATION DETECTORS
SAMPLERS
SAMPLING