The 225 is a GP-IB programmable lock-in amplifier designed with optical measurements in mind.

It features dual inputs, making spectral scanning systems with more than one detector a reality, and square wave demodulation to give the best possible signal-to-noise ratio with the signals normally encountered in chopped light systems.

The high impedance input is ideal for connection to photoconductors, including lead sulphide and lead selenide, or to the output of our pyroelectric detector head.

Features:

  • 2 remotely selectable inputs for automatic detector changeover in spectral scanning systems
  • Squarewave response gives best signal-to-noise ratio in optically chopped systems
  • Modular input amplifiers to cover all existing optical detectors
  • Integrating A to D output allows digital signal averaging in place of conventional RC time constant
  • All functions programmable via GP-IB
Specification
Inputs 2 remotely/manually selected
Frequency range: 0.5Hz to 100kHz
Sensitivity (10V output) 1µV to 1V in decade steps
Input Impedance 100MW//25Pf, Pseudo differential
Dynamic Reserve 20dB to 80dB, depending on sensitivity setting
Gain Accuracy +1%
Gain Stability 200ppm/C
Reference Mode Fundamental or 2f
Phase Control 0.025° increments plus 90° increments
Output Stability 5ppm/C to 500ppm/C depending on sensitivity
Time Constant 10ms to 10s. Digital signal averaging available via 228A. Integrating period 100ms to infinity
Interface GP-IB control of all functions
Phase Display 3-digit LC display shows current phase setting