MODEL 1201 Voltage Preamplifier: Low Noise
MODEL 1201 Voltage Preamplifier: Low Noise
MODEL 1201 Voltage Preamplifier: Low Noise
The Model 1201 Voltage Preamplifier was designed to provide all of the features
required of a modern laboratory preamplifier. It features high impedance differential
or single-ended input and superior common mode rejection performance with
operation either in ac or dc coupled modes. It is an excellent choice for a wide variety
of applications areas from evoked potential measurements to infrared radiometry
requiring low noise, high gain and high input impedance. Gain is selectable from 10
to 25,000 with accuracy of 1% and stability better than 0.03% 0C. Its performance is
unexcelled.
Features and capabilities include:
dc stability 6µ V/0C; CMRR above 125dB;
CM input to 10Vpk-pk; input leakage current <10pA:
frequency response to 400 kHz;
distortion 0.01%: X1 output;
600Ω outputs;
Lo-Z output (to 25 mA);
Battery/line operation.
The unit may be battery operated with the addition of the Option 10 Battery Pack.
This allows the unit to run on batteries only, line power only, or recharge while
operating on line power. Fast charge and trickle charge rates are switch selectable.
External battery modification option M104 is also available so users may use their
own external battery to power the unit.
INPUT IMPEDANCE
dc Coupled Greater than 1 G ( 100MΩ); Typically 5 G ( 5000M).
ac Coupled 100M ( each input BNC)
INPUT CURRENT
Less than 10pA, either input; less than 5 pA difference ( offset) current.
Gain Accuracy
Better than 1% when vernier is in cal position.
Gain stability
Better 0.03%/OC.
Distortion
Typically less than 0.01%
Frequency Response
de Coupled dc to 400 kHz (-3 db) with low pass switch in MAX position.
ac coupled 0.008 Hz to 400 kHz (-3 db) with low pass switch at MAX position.
Low pass filter (high frequency roll off) Switch selectable for dc or 3 Hz to 300
kHz and MAX in a 1-3-10 sequence @6 dB/ octave roll off; bandwidth in MAX
position is 400 kHz min. at full output.
Noise figure
Less than 0.4 dB at 1 kHz, with 1 MΩ source impedance. Less than 0.04 dB at
1kHz , with 1 MΩ source impedance.
Noise
Less than 15 nV per Hz-1/2 at 10 Hz. Less than 7nV per Hz-1/2 at 1 kHz. Less than 4
fA/√Hz below 100 Hz.
Outputs
Four outputs (BNC) as follows:
a) 600Ω outputs (2)
b) Lo-Z output (to 25mA, 50Ω)
c) Unity-gain (X1)output
Gated operation
Preamplifier may be gated with external input (rear panel BNC). Any waveform
type, including TTL or contact closure, is permissible. Minimum duration (pulse)
is 20µsec. Maximum gate rate is 20 kHz.
DIMENSIONS 90×242×385 (3.5 inch high × 9.5 inch wide ×15 inch deep)
WEIGHT: 3.7kg (8 lb 2oz) less Battery pack
OPPORATING TEMPREATURE 5 o C to 50 o C.
The retrofittable Nickel Cadmium Battery Pack installs inside the chassis, and is
charged from 1201 power supply.
Option M104 is for external battery modification. In this operation the unit can
switch to either powered normally or by external battery.
DL INSTRUMENTS LLC
646 76 Road
Brooktondale, NY 14817
USA