MCA-2000
560kcps
MCA-1000
160kcps
The maximum rate at which events can be added into the histogram
MCA-2000
1.25µs
MCA-1000
6.6µs
Where selectable, this is the recommended conversion time for spectroscopy with NaI-scintillators. Plastic scintillators can be measured with a shorter conversion time.
MCA-2000
250mW
MCA-1000
110mW
Typical power consumption at 5V via the USB connection
MCA-2000
2K×32, 4K×32
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MCA-1000
1K×32, 2K×32
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PMT-1000, PMT-2000
50mm×50mm
220mm
930g
SiPM-1000, SiPM-2000
50mm×50mm
95mm
635g
SiPM-1000/38
38mm×38mm
75mm
295g
When flying radiation detectors on drones, size and weight become very important. Similarly, the much smaller SiPM-based detectors will save considerable weight in lead-shielded low-background measurement arrangements.