Sampling front-ends Chips for Pico-second Timing with Micro-Channel Plate devices

by Jean-Francois Genat 

(University of Chicago)

"Sampling front-ends Chips for Pico-second Timing with Micro-Channel Plate devices" by Jean-Francois Genat from the University of Chicago discusses advancements in fast timing technologies using micro-channel plates (MCPs) and pico-second electronics. It covers applications of pico-second timing, MCP devices, electronics for waveform analysis, sampling electronics, and the development of a 130nm CMOS sampling ASIC. The presentation highlights the potential for high precision in particle identification, medical imaging, and other scientific applications, emphasizing the importance of fast, accurate timing and signal processing in these fields.

The major findings in the document "Sampling front-ends Chips for Pico-second Timing with Micro-Channel Plate devices" include:

1. Micro-Channel Plates (MCPs) and Pico-second Timing: MCPs provide the fastest timing capabilities in the pico-second range, crucial for applications like particle identification and medical imaging.

2. Fast Timing with CMOS Technology: Utilizing deep sub-micron CMOS technologies enables pulse sampling at 1-10 GHz with large front-ends at affordable power, cost, and space.

3. 130nm CMOS Sampling ASIC: Development of a 130nm CMOS sampling-digitizing ASIC shows significant potential in achieving high precision with fast sampling rates and low power consumption.

4. Waveform Analysis and Digital Electronics: Advanced waveform analysis and digital electronics techniques improve timing resolution and efficiency in processing MCP signals.

5. Applications and Future Directions: The findings highlight the wide-ranging applications of pico-second timing in scientific research and medical diagnostics, along with ongoing improvements in ASIC design to enhance performance and integration.