Synchronized multichannel lock-in measurement system SynkTek MCL1-540
The MCL1-540 is our flexible lock-in platform for highest requirements in research and development.
- Syncronized lock-in measurements of up to 15 analog signals, each with multiple frequency analysis and DC separation
- All modules fully integrated and synchronized
- Simultaneous sampling ADCs and DACs - no multiplexing
- Integrated low-noise preamplifier stages with high input impedance - no need for additional preamplifiers
- Up to 3 sets of demodulators with independent frequencies for each input and output signal. Each demodulator set including synchronous DC, X, and Y
- ADCs seamlessly auto-ranging for sub-nV signals up to ±10 V range with 6+ digit resolution
- Up to 5 modules
- 19" rack mount
- 1000BASE-T Ethernet and USB 2.0 interface
Module features
- 2 differential analog inputs + 1 analog output per module
- up to 5 modules per system
- analog input:
- Three different front-end amplifier options:
- Noise level ~1.8 nV/√Hz at 1 GΩ amplifier impedance (typ. 15 nA input bias current)
- Noise level ~4 nV/√Hz at 30 GΩ amplifier impedance (<1 nA input bias current)
- Noise level ~18 nV/√Hz at ~5 TΩ (typ. 10 pA input bias current)
- Full range ±10 V, pre-amplification 1 to 5000 in 12 steps
- DC & AC-coupling, 0.2 Hz break frequency
- 18-bit ADCs at 1 MSPS
- Three different front-end amplifier options:
- analog output:
- 20-bit DAC at 1.33 MSPS
- ±10 V, ±1 V and ±0.1 V full range
- <10 nV/√Hz output noise at 0.1 V range
- 50 mA output current
- Integrated current measurement of output (full scales 50 mA/2 mA/100 µA/5 µA/250 nA)
- Ground referenced & floating
- Trigger/phase marker input & output
Lock-in features
- Synchronized lock-in measurements of up to 15 analog signals, each with multiple frequency analysis and DC separation
- Frequency range DC-500 kHz
- Set of 15 lock-ins on arbitrary inputs and/or harmonics
- Synchronous X, Y, DC, R and θ for each lock-in
- Phase resolution 64 bit, integral resolution 96 bit
- Option: 15 arbitrary harmonics
- Up to 2 additional sets of 15 lock-ins on independent frequencies and time constants
Output features
- Sine, square-wave, triangle, sawtooth
- Frequency, amplitude, offset & duty cycle programmatically controllable
- Demodulated signal output: X, Y, DC, R, θ
- Options
- Composite and modulated waveforms
- Real-time feedback options
- Additional frequencies
Other features
- Waveform acquisition
- FFT
- Feedback loops
Interfaces
- Control: 1000BASE-T Ethernet and USB 2.0
- USB-host and SDHC card reader for data storage
- Integrated web server
- LabVIEW API
- 40 W power supply, 60 W option
- RJ45 (8P8C modular connectors) for analog signals
Accessories
Pricing information
- see price list
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