Preamplifiers
Detect and strengthen a signal prior to greater amplification.
See Also: Amplifiers, RF Amplifiers, Current Amplifiers, Audio Amplifiers, Voltage Amplifiers, Transconductance Amplifiers, Op Amps, Klystron, Instrumentation Amplifiers, Distribution Amplifiers
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Preamplifiers
LNA Series
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Low noise amplifier with 12.5 dB of gain covering the nominal frequency range 1 MHz to 3 GHz and can be used in the range from 200 kHz to 4 GHz. With its high gain and low noise figure, it will significantly increase the sensitivity of virtually all spectrum analyzers and other RF measuring instruments. All measuring instruments have a 'noise figure', which is a measure of how good the instrument is at measuring low level signals, the lower this figure, the better, although the lowest signal level will still be governed by the measurement bandwidth. A typical spectrum analyzer may have a noise figure of 20 dB or more, whereas a typical receiver may have a noise figure of 10 dB. The preamplifier has a noise figure of typically 4 dB, significantly enhancing the low level performance of such instruments, enabling signals that were previously masked by noise to be seen.
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Preamplifiers
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The primary function of a preamplifier is to extract the signal from the detector without significantly degrading the intrinsic signal-to noise ratio. Three basic types of preamplifiers are available: the current-sensitive preamplifier, the parasitic-capacitance preamplifier, and the charge-sensitive preamplifier. ORTEC manufactures a preamplifier to fit your detector, your application, and your budget.
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Preamplifiers
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A.H. Systems'' Preamplifier line is an excellent choice with a rugged design, no hassles with soldering your own power leads and they improve overall system sensitivity by at least 20 dB. All of A.H. Systems'' Preamplifiers come with a 12-volt (or 15-volt) DC regulated power source. A low voltage indicator confidently allows you to power the amplifier with your own external 12-volt DC battery. This makes it a convenient choice for field measurements. See table below for amplifier specifications.
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Modern Prepolarized Precision Condenser Microphones & Preamplifiers
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Modern prepolarized microphones are designed with newer technology than traditional externally polarized microphones. Prepolarized microphones have many advantages over the externally polarized models. They use ICP® power circuitry invented for sensors by PCB®. By applying a polymer coating to the top of the backplate and embedding a charge on it, expensive 200V power supplies can be eliminated and 2-20 mA constant current supplies or signal conditioners can be used as the power source.
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Low Noise Differential Preamplifiers
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Provide a high gain amplification to 1MHz with an AC output derived from a very low noise FET instrumentation amplifier. Each model has fixed gain settings of x1 (0dB), x10 (20dB), x100 (40dB) and x1000 (60dB) over a selectable bandwidths of 100Hz, 1kHz (HP), 3kHz, 30kHz, 100kHz and 1MHz (7000 model only). Noise referred to input is 7nV√Hz and common mode rejection is >100dB at 1kHz. Momentary pushbutton switches are provided that control coupling, bandwidth, gain and channel on/off selections. BNC connectors are provided for single-ended and differential input, ac output, and dc output (optional) connections.
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Preamplifiers
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Is an electronic amplifier that converts a weak electrical signal into an output signal strong enough to be noise-tolerant and strong enough for further processing, or for sending to a power amplifier and a loudspeaker.
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Externally Polarized Precision Condenser Microphones & Preamplifiers
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Externally polarized microphones set the initial standard for all acoustic test and measurement applications. They rely on a dedicated 200V power supply and specialized cables with 7-pin LEMO® connectors. Their straightforward design supports a wide product range. Often chosen as replacements for existing models or when prepolarized alternatives are unavailable.
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Active Input Module for Teledyne RESON TC4014 and TC4032, Hydrophones with Built-In Preamplifiers
EC6076
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The EC6076 Active Input module is for the Teledyne RESON TC4014 and TC4032 hydrophones with built-in pre-amplifiers.EC6076 provides an easy interface to the hydrophones, it al-lows use of the differential output from the hydrophones ei-ther via direct feedthrough of the signal on an XLR output con-nector or via the built-in differential amplifier that converts the differential hydrophone signal into a single-ended +6dB signal on a BNC/coax out. EC6076 has a built-in rechargeable battery that provides power for the EC6076 differential amplifier and the TC4000 hydrophone.
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Microphones/Preamplifiers
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To apply gain to (amplify) the signal without changing how the signal sounds.
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Current Preamplifier
1212
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The Model 1212 Current Preamplifier is designed as a low cost, gerenal purpose, benchtop instrument to provide a high performance detection system for small ac and dc currents. The 1212 operates with a virtual ground at its input which mitigates unpredictable high frequency rolloff due to input cables and stray capacitance.
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OEM Pulse Energy and Power Measuring Instrument
LEM 2510
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This OEM-Meter is assembled in a standard cassette for the industrial 19? system. It has a width of 21TE. A touch panel and function keys make this device comfortable and easy to handle. The preamplifiers integrated into the device and the choice of sensor sensitivity, allow to use a wide range of sensor heads.?
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Low Noise Pre-Amplifiers
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Low Noise Pre-Amplifier and companion external low noise amplifier (LNA) are used to amplify low level microwave signals. The Pre-Amplifier contains an AC/DC power supply, internal low noise amplifier, and a bias tee to source a DC bias voltage on the RF input connector.To overcome cable loss between the test antenna and the Pre-Amplifier assembly, a remote low noise amplifier (LNA) is mounted directly onto the 10 GHz antenna. A bias tee inside the Pre-Amplifier chassis powers the remote LNA through the coax cable interconnecting the pre-amplifier and the 10 GHz test antenna.
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FieldFox Handheld Microwave Signal Analyzer, 54 GHz
N9963B
Signal Analyzer
A lightweight, durable, software-enabled, microwave signal analyzer, interference analyzer, distance-tracking generator, preamplifier, power meter, and more.
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Preamplifier, 100 MHz to 18 GHz
87405C
Amplifier
Exceptional gain (25 dB) and flatness (1.5 dB) combined with a probe-power bias connection which eliminates the need for an additional DC power supply, makes these preamplifiers the ideal choice for spectrum analyzer or stand alone applications.
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Low Noise Current Preamplifier
SR570
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Stanford Research Systems, Inc.
The SR570 is a low-noise current preamplifier capable of current gains as large as 1 pA/V. High gain and bandwidth, low noise, and many convenient features make the SR570 ideal for a variety of photonic, low temperature and other measurements.
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Lock-In Voltage Preamplifier
SR550
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Stanford Research Systems, Inc.
The SR550 Voltage Preamplifier is designed to work with any SRS lock-in amplifier. Preamplifiers provide gain close to the experimental detector, before the signal-to-noise ratio is permanently degraded by cable capacitance and pickup
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X-Ray Preamplifier Power Supply
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The X-ray Preamplifier Power Supply (XPPS) provides power for 50 or more preamplifiers. The 19-inch rack-mount or benchtop unit contains linear power supplies that generate +/-12V @ 5.1 Amperes and +/-24V @ 3.6 Amperes, with very little noise.
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FieldFox Handheld Microwave Spectrum Analyzer, 6.5 GHz
N9934B
Spectrum Analyzer
A lightweight, durable, microwave spectrum analyzer, interference analyzer, distance-tracking generator, preamplifier, power meter, and more.
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Single And Dual 32k Digital MCA & Pulse Processor
Hexagon Family
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Hexagon is a high precision 32k MCA available in single and dual input channel versions. This compact, high performance desktop MCA includes features such as an input stage for signal conditioning, a fast analog-to-digital converter (ADC), digital signal processing algorithms, High Voltage and Preamplifier outputs for detector bias and preamp power. Hexagon is ideally suited for applications using high energy resolution semiconductor detectors such as HPGe, Silicon, CZT as well as scintillation detectors such as NaI and LaBr3. It can manage both positive and negative signals from resistive feedback or transistor reset preamplifier detectors as well as signals coming from PMT anodes.
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Accelerometer with Built-In Preamplifier
NP-3000 series
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This sensor converts mechanical vibrations into electric signals in proportion of vibration acceleration."The NP-3000 series offers ultra-small masses of 0.4g, tri-axial type which can obtain vibration directions of XYZ at once, waterproof, high sensitive type, and so on. You can choose the most suitable detector according to the purpose of use, operation conditions, and applications. Since the preamplifier is built in the detector main body of the NP-3000 series, sensor signal input part can be made relatively inexpensively and it can be directly connected to analysis equipment such as our FFT analyzer."
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Sound Level Meter
831-LOWN
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Easily make low noise measurements to 6.5 dB A-weighted using the Model 831-LOWN sound level meter paired with the 378A04 low noise microphone and preamplifier. Due to the innovative design of the 378A04 which uses a prepolarized microphone and ICP (constant current) interface, the combination produces a highly portable system that is battery powered and intuitive to use for measuring low noise levels.
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Energy Probes
RjP-400 Series
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The RkP-400 Series probes consist of a compact detector assembly, or head, and a preamplifier housed in a separate enclosure. The external dimensions of all the 400 Series Probes are the same, with identical detector planes, allowing for easy interchange of probes in an experiment. The heads have both ¼-20 and M6 tapped holes, a built-in 1" (25mm) filter holder, and a side-mounted BNC connector. Probe specific data, including spectral response curves and calibration dates, is stored in the preamplifier for access by the instruments.
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Noise Figure Measurements With Vector Correction
S97029B
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The instrument’s standard receivers are used for noise figure measurements with the S97029B. An external preamplifier and filter(s) is required for devices with < 30 dB of excess noise (gain plus noise figure in dB)
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DryLoc pH/ORP Preamplifier and Connectors
2760
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The 2760 preamplifier allows any DryLoc pH/ORP electrode to work with Signet ProcessPro and ProPoint pH/ORP instruments. It is also sold as a simple connector for use with other manufacturers' instruments that do not require a preamplified signal.
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Universal Preamplifier 14
UP14
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For Two Dimensional Magnetic Recording (TDMR) and Heat-assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) Headamplifiers. Universal Preamplifier 14 (UP14) is designed for TDMR and HAMR Head Amplifiers. With new Guzik RWA4000 TDMR, UP14 allows to process signals from three Read Channels. It also supports two high speed data channels for Write data and Laser data. UP14 has two channels for dynamic TFC control and allows to program TFC power per sector and close loop TFC power control in each channel. UP14 can generate two programmable modulation signals for write data and laser data with bandwidth up to 20 MHz. UP14 consist of two boards. The first UP14 RW Board processes high-frequency signals: read-back signals, write data and laser data. The second UP14 Control Board provides power, control and low-frequency signal generation: TFC, write data modulation and laser modulation.
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Modular Pulse Processing Electronics
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CAEN provides a complete and ever increasing set of instrumentation, from Preamplifiers to Data Acquisition to Triggering Electronics and Logic Functions. Most of the instrumentation is available in the most popular standard form factors and bus protocols, such as VME, NIM, CAMAC and Desktop.The Desktop is the stand alone form factor of the CAEN products. It provides the same performances of the other form factors and take the advantage of an easier and portable use, requiring no crates.
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Amplifiers
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Teledyne Lincoln Microwave design and manufacture RF amplifiers utilising the latest semiconductor technology. Our portfolio includes low noise amplifiers (LNA’s), power amplifiers and pre-amplifiers. These can incorporate linearization, filtering, phase and amplitude control functionality.
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Microphone Preamplifier
426E01
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Nominal Microphone Diameter: 1/2 Gain -0.05 dBFrequency Response (0.1 dB) (re 1 kHz)6.3 to 125000 HzFrequency Response (-3 dB) (re1 kHz) Phase Linearity (<1 )32 to 20000 Electrical Noise (A-weight)<2.8 V<2.8 V[1] Output Slew Rate 2 V/S[2]
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FieldFox Handheld Microwave Spectrum Analyzer, 26.5 GHz
N9938B
Spectrum Analyzer
A lightweight, durable, microwave spectrum analyzer, interference analyzer, distance-tracking generator, preamplifier, power meter, and more.
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Mini Receiver
FB7-NX
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In about 1935, the National Radio Company of Malden, Mass., brought out a “hot” high frequency receiver, called the FB7, and the subsequent FB-7X. It featured a super-hetrodyne design with plug-in coils that gave it a broad frequency range. The “X” model also incorporated a crystal filter in the intermediate frequency section, thus giving it additional selectivity. The receiver was viewed by radio amateurs as a technological breakthrough, and it was also used commercially for point to point high frequency communications. As the receiver did not have an internal RF amplifier section, a separately tunable RF amplifier was later provided in a separate enclosure for additional performance capabilities. Now, National RF, Inc., is resurrecting the fabled receiver name with an all solid-state, hot mini receiver, which also utilizes plug-in coils to cover the HF spectrum. The mini-receiver is designed for use by radio amateurs as well as serious short-wave listeners, and allows reception of AM, CW, and SSB signals. It incorporates a super-hetrodyne design with a dual gate FET built-in RF preamplifier and a ceramic filter for selectivity, often required when used in a crowded amateur radio band. In addition, the receiver has a buffered rear panel output of the high frequency oscillator for use with either a frequency counter for exact receive frequency display, or for interface with an outboard transmitter. A rear panel jack is also provided for muting the receiver when a transmitter is placed into the transmit mode. And, the receiver is small enough to fit into carry-on luggage and taken on trips when it is desired to “keep an ear” on amateur radio or other high frequency activity. The receiver utilizes rear panel plug-in coil assemblies which contain the RF amplifier, mixer, and oscillator tuned circuits. Each plug-in coil assembly also comes with a separate dial scale, which is inserted onto the front panel for displaying the tuned frequency. A very smooth 6 to 1 planetary drive is used for tuning the receiver. Other front panel controls include RF preamplifier peak, volume control, Beat Frequency Oscillator adjustment, and RF gain control. Other switches include filter bandwidth, AM/CW/SSB selection, Power, and a general coverage/band spread control for certain plug-in assemblies. The receiver is intended to drive head-phones via a rear panel jack, but has sufficient output to drive a small external speaker.
