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Ramil Akbarov1,2,3,4, Sabuhi Nuruyev2,3, Sergei Tyutyunnikov3
1Innovation and Digital Development Agency, Nuclear Research Department, IDDA, Gobu str. 20th km of Baku-Shamakhi Highway, Baku, AZ01021, Azerbaijan.
Open Research Europe
|October 6, 2025
Summary
New compact electronic modules enhance Microcell Avalanche Photodiode (MAPD) detectors for portable applications. These modules offer stable voltage conversion and low-noise amplification, achieving 10% energy resolution for improved reliability.
Area of Science:
- Photonics and Detector Technology
- Electronic Engineering
- Applied Physics
Background:
- Compact electronic modules are crucial for modern detector systems using Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) arrays.
- There is a growing demand for portable and efficient detection systems, driving the need for specialized modules.
- This study focuses on developing modules for Microcell Avalanche Photodiode (MAPD) arrays to enhance reliability and versatility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce compact electronic modules designed for MAPD arrays.
- To improve the reliability and versatility of detector systems for industrial, medical, and scientific applications.
- To provide a cost-effective and efficient solution for SiPM-based detectors.
Main Methods:
- Developed modules feature a DC-DC voltage converter (MAX1932ETC) adjustable from 30-90 V and a signal amplification unit (LTC6268) with low noise and high precision.
- Modules were integrated with a MAPD-3NM-II photodiode array and an LFs scintillator.
- Performance was tested using a Cs-137 gamma source to evaluate energy resolution.
Main Results:
- The detector system achieved an energy resolution of 10 ± 0.5% using the 662 keV gamma line from the Cs-137 source.
- The modules demonstrated high reliability and efficiency in real-world conditions.
- Stable operation and precise signal processing capabilities were confirmed.
Conclusions:
- The developed compact electronic modules offer a cost-effective and efficient solution for SiPM array detectors.
- Stable voltage conversion, low-noise amplification, and high energy resolution make the modules suitable for diverse applications.
- Future work may involve optimizing modules for wider voltage ranges and compatibility with various scintillator materials.
