AE-Signal Processors

The dual channel AE signal processor ASIP-2 is the result of more than 20 years of experience in developing digital AE systems. ASIP-2 results in a very portable AE system even at large channel counts. Different to prior versions ASIP-2 integrates two AE-channels into one board at the same form factor. Further advantages of the ASIP-2 include:

• High resolution: 40 MHz sampling rate at 18 bit dynamic range
• High sensitivity: Lowest possible system noise due to digitally filtering the ADC data stream
• More waveform storage space: Up to 1GB/channel, downloaded during acquisition
• Field hardened: Rugged front panel BNC-connectors for quick and easy cable connection
• Real time indicators: Front panel LEDs indicate hit-detection, preamplifier-cable-interruption, audio- and calibration-selection as well as amplitude saturation, etc.
• Advanced filter concept: Allows for narrow band triggering of wideband transient recording and noise reduction; 500 digital band-pass filters are available as well as notch filter for single frequency disturbance elimination

ASIP-2 cards are plugged into one or more chassis (up to eight) which can be interconnected to form one large system.