IAEM Conference

Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation exhibited at the International Association of Emergency Managers conference in San Antonio, TX.

NEW BLUE LIGHT PULSE GENERATOR AT 405 NM

Berkeley Nucleonics is introducing the new Model 040 Light Pulse Generator. The new module leverages state of the art laser chip production and efficient packaging techniques to deliver 10mW of calibrated light pulses at 405nm. The light is delivered via a single-mode optical fiber coupled to an FC connector. Custom fibers and connectors include Polarization Maintaining and Multi-Mode fibers, and ST or SMA front panel connectors. Rates up to 10MHz with pulse delay and width resolution of 1nS are provided. An impulse mode delivers a sub-nanosecond, fixed with pulse in single or double pulse modes.

As a group, the light pulse generators offer unmatched flexibility in optical signal control for benchtop testing, R&D, simulations and optical component design. The optical signals are programmable and are married to a TTL and ECL output for addition setup controls. Power levels are adjustable in 10 microwatt steps. The system includes interlock safety and keyswitch controls. The safety features of the new product meet IATA and FDA Class 1, Class II and Class IIIB safety requirements. The instrument is manufactured in compliance with CFR Title 21, Chapter 1, Sub-Chapter J and with reporting policies compliant with CFR Title 21, Part 1002/1003.

“The breakthrough is diode technology enables Berkeley Nucleonics to source efficient, low power blue chip lasers for fast pulsing applications. Testing of PMT tubes, optical circuits and switches, photodiode production or sensor calibration are some of the immediate applications”, comments John Yee, Applications Manager.

BNC at Hotzone Hazmat Conference

Here is a look at our booth at the Hotzone Hazmat Conference in Houston, TX. We are displaying our SAM 940 Isotope Identifier and several of our other radiation detection gear utilized by Hazmat and First Responder teams.

New Processing Capability Coupled with Time Slice Data Logging in Nuclear Detection System

Berkeley Nucleonics introduces the Rad-Cart, an integrated GPS radiological solution for environmental remediation. The nuclear detection system logs isotope specific and full data over a broad energy range and simplifies post processing activities. The nuclear detection and spectroscopy system includes large volume NaI detectors ( up to 4"x4"x16") with resolution at 7%, a performance specification virtually unmatched in the industry. Detector mechanicals and housings are customized for the terrain in the application with shock absorption options. The resultant data logs include second by second isotopic data along with GPS (Lat / Long / Altitude optional) and time stamps. The accurate logs of data are achievable via a time-slice technique that leverages patented algorithms with modern day processing power. The algorithm, called QCC, performs a compression that gives high sensitivity needed for pCi/gm measurements.

"QCC has been in the Berkeley Nucleonics isotope identifiers for over 10 years. What is new is the powerful data processing in the Eagle-L SAM System", comments Robert Corsetti, Nuclear Products Manager for Berkeley.

The microprocessor in the system performs fast data logging and automated acquisition simultaneously. All data is readily available on a flash card convenient for mapping and volumetric conversions. Streaming data is also available for systems tied to a USB or Ethernet network. For more, see www.berkeleynucleonics.com or call 800-234-7858.

About Berkeley Nucleonics
Founded in 1963, BNC is an internationally recognized pioneer in the development of precision test, measurement and nuclear instrumentation. Headquartered in San Rafael, California, BNC also provides an accredited training program and a variety of calibration custom development services.

Model 575 - AT45-High Voltage – 45V Pulses with Fast Risetimes

This new output stage for the Model 575 Digital Delay / Pulse Generator increases max pulse amplitudes to 45V. The company has used modern circuitry to achieve these higher voltages with the same pulse generator architecture, resulting in a low cost for the dual channel output stage. The 45V pulses have risetimes <2.0 nS and pulse widths as wide as 10 seconds, with repetition rates up to 100 KHz. The performance achievements enable faster testing of high power lasers systems and enable developments in laser diode drivers and pump lasers. Other applications which benefit are capacitor banks, semiconductor assay and pyrotechnics detonations. Sled tests and high speed cameras, shutters and frame-grabbers all have potential benefits with the fast high voltage pulser.

"While we have offered pulsers up to 1000 Volts for quite some time, the fast risetimes and rep rates in the Model AT45 introduce new functionality customers have asked for. We can upgrade units in the field or offer the systems new for under three thousand dollars", comments Applications Engineer John Yee.

"The higher voltage outputs come at a time when customers are reluctant to purchase additional capital equipment and are looking for expanding the functionality of their existing product. We are pleased with the results."

Berkeley Nucleonics demonstrates the SAM 940

Berkeley Nucleonics demonstrates the SAM Isotope Identifier's latest feature set during a DC workshop on ANSI N42.34 compliant instruments capable of networked data management.

New Release of Labview Drivers

Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation (BNC) has released a major update to Labview drivers for our Model 1105 Universal Frequency Counter and our Model 645 Arbitrary Waveform Generator. The drivers can be download at the BNC’s website on product webpages or the National Instruments website (www.ni.com) by searching the BNC Model Numbers.

“We are excited to expand on this interface available for our customers. NI certified drivers are important for users in a wide range of applications, from generating signals for test or research to measuring scientific phenomena”, comments Mark Slattery, Application Engineer.

The Model 1105 has 12 digits of frequency resolution and 40ps of time interval resolution. The real-time DSP front-end facilitates faster measurement throughput, making the 1105 the most cost effective Universal Counter available.

The Model 645 50MHz Function/Arbitrary Waveform Generator delivers many more features and additional user modes when compared to our previous models. With new manufacturing techniques, we are able to reduce cost and provide a low end user price. New DDS+ technology embraces advancements in the semiconductor industry and leverages state-of-the-art components for both standard and complex functions. For details on either product, see www.berkeleynucleonics.com or call 800-234-7858.

About Berkeley Nucleonics
Founded in 1963, BNC is an internationally recognized pioneer in the development of precision test, measurement and nuclear instrumentation. Headquartered in San Rafael, California, BNC also provides an accredited training program and a variety of calibration and OEM instrumentation development services.

Technical Point of Contact:
Robert Corsetti
800-234-7858 x250
robert.corsetti@berkeleynucleonics.com

Health Physics Show 2010 in Salt Lake City, UT

Berkeley Nucleonics attends the HPS annual meeting in Salt Lake City, UT. BNC is excited to exhibit its most advanced radiation detection technology and meet with its Reps and customers at the annual Health Physics Show. With new developments to the SAM 940 and a new palmRAD hand held detector, BNC is garnering a lot of interest.

Labview Support for Model 1105

Labview Support - Berkeley Nucleonics now offers a Labview Driver for the Model 1105 Universal Frequency Counter and Time Interval Counter. The Model 1105 is a full featured measurement tool for test benches ranging from simply hobbiests to the most demanding, double-digit picosecond measurements. The Universal Counter also handles measurements of frequency, frequency ratios, pulse widths, duty cycle, rise and fall times, phase, event counts, voltage peaks and mean (min/max) with standard deviations. See more at www.berkeleynucleonics.com

Berkeley Nucleonics attends CLEO 2010

During the CLEO 2010 conference, Berkeley Nucleonics demonstrated multi channel Digital Delay Generators with fast risetimes, low jitter and picosecond resolution. The company, a test and measurement manufacturer since 1963, also demonstrated the latest Arbitrary Waveform Generator released in the United States earlier this year. The Model 645 ARB / Function / Pulse Generator delivers 50MHz Pulse and Waveform options, and a 10MHz fully programmable Arbitrary function. The conference, celebrating 50 years of laser R&D, was attended by domestic and international organizations in the photonics industry. Conference Website.

BNC Training Facility Transportation in DC

Convenient metro service is available from Ronald Reagan Washington Airport to our DC area radiation pager service and repair and training facility.

BNC Demos SAM 940 at Radiation Conference in Newport, RI

Sales Director Robert Corsetti, at Berkeley Nucleonics booth at the 42nd National Conference on Radiation Control, demonstrates powerful isotopic logging and analysis functions in the SAM Eagle radioisotope identifiers.

Berkeley Nucleonics attends CRCPD Conference in Rhode Island

Berkeley Nucleonics is attending the 42nd Annual National Conference on Radiation Control in Newport, RI from April 19-22. BNC is excited to meet and greet our loyal customers as well as demonstrate our latest and greatest in Radiation Detection gear. Here is a picture of our booth, please stop by if you are in the area.

Model 1105 Frequency Counter from Berkeley Nucleonics

For applications in sensor development, the new Universal Counter from Berkeley Nucleonics offers a host of eye-popping features that further the research and test capability of sensor R&D laboratories. The new counter allows users to set up counting statistics and mean measurement modules which lead to broader evaluations of DUTs. The built-in Limit Testing allows users to generate reports based on count results within certain preset constraints.

Berkeley Nucleonics is a manufacturer of pulse and delay generators, arbitrary waveform generators and several counters. Our frequency and time interval counters range in performance and price from general purpose 400MHz systems under $2K to very specialized, 1 picosecond time interval counting. Give us a call or visit our engineers in our chat room, we’re happy to talk with you.

BNC Outfits Lab with 32 Channels of Precision Timing

Berkeley Nucleonics, a manufacturer of pulse and delay generators, arbitrary waveform generators and frequency counters, was selected by a European research establishment to provide a large timing system for laser timing and triggering in new experimental efforts on high energy, high power lasers and hot plasmas. The timing of the BNC Model 588, which combines 8 channels of delay and width in a rack mount module less than 2 inches high, allows researchers to combine 100’s of channels of timing in a small area. The timing properties and features of the BNC Digital Delay Generators (250 picosecond resolution, improved 200 picosecond low jitter, channel by channel rate and amplitude selection). Major goal of research in this field include thermonuclear fusion for energy production, materials processing, physics of high-energy-density matter and planetary science.

Berkeley Nucleonics has a long history of supporting research in Europe. It’s first products were shipped to Germany in the 1960’s. Soon after, customers from the UK, France and Spain also began ordering Berkeley Nucleonics pulse and delay generators. The company has local service and support in 9 European Union member states and can address a broad range of customer and off-the-shelf test, measurement or nuclear instrumentation requirements. Read more at the company website

BNC Radiation Detector Training prior to HPS in Salt Lake

Berkeley Nucleonics (BNC), a manufacturer of radiation detectors, isotope identifiers and test and measurement instrumentation, will provide an opportunity for end users to discuss new applications and product needs at the Annual Health Physics Society meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah, from June 27 – July 1, 2010. The HPS community has long been an industry leader in organizations that address radiation detection and radiation safety in industrial, medical and environmental capacity. The company will conduct multiple demonstrations of new GPS based isotope identification and remediation tools. The radiation detectors with GPS capability can be used for a variety of applications ranging from perimeter set up to routine compliance confirmation.

Berkeley Nucleonics will also offer a series of radiation detection and isotope identification courses in Salt Lake City in June for participants seeking a deeper understanding of the principles of isotopic characterization and neutron coincidence analysis. Courses include time in instrumentation, theory and exercises. The accredited courses by Berkeley Nucleonics offer CEU units from the DoD and many State organizations. Contact BNC for details. We are happy to talk with you at 800-234-7858.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RADIATION CONTROL – APRIL 19-22, 2010

NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RADIATION CONTROL – APRIL 19-22, 2010

Berkeley Nucleonics is excited to participate in the 42^nd Annual National Conference or Radiation Control in Newport, Rhode Island. We will demonstrate the latest in field isotope identification and GPS-assisted development of radiological mapping. Our newest instrument offers sub-meter GPS resolution and 3% spectral resolution. Count rates are quickly logged for accurate remediation planning. The conference offers an opportunity for users of Berkeley’s radiation detection instruments to discuss emerging needs in current and upcoming applications.

The CRCPD's mission is "to promote consistency in addressing and resolving radiation protection issues, to encourage high standards of quality in radiation protection programs, and to provide leadership in radiation safety and education."

Read more about the meeting:

http://www.crcpd.org/2010AnnualMeeting.aspx

Dosimetry for the First Responder

New position paper on dosimetry for the first responder, simplifies the requirements published by the NRC. Berkeley Nucleonics offers the Models 1621, 1703 and 907 palmRAD radiation pagers to help address these needs. First responders need Radiation Detectors such as PRDs and RIIDs for fast and accurate radiation level detection, identification of sources, and setting up response protocols. Our devices are ANSI compliant and provide N42.42 data for US DOE and DNDO reachback. Radiation Detection Pagers (Rad Pagers) are in stock for fast delivery.

Click here for the full white paper.

Berkeley Nucleonics offered training and application support on pulse and delay generators, some with resolution down to 1 picosecond and jitter under 20 picoseconds, to a team of international sales agents from Asia. The training courses, during the Photonics West 2010 conference in San Francisco, highlights the growing demand from the East for BNCs test instrument lines. Arbitrary Waveform Generators, Digital Delay Generators, High Voltage and Optical Pulse Generators were all well received