Research Papers

• Industry: Testing Labs & Research Centers

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: In this research, extinction measurements were taken at
two infrared wavelengths, 1.06 and 10.6 microns, to study the dense region of the diesel fuel
sprays. These measurements help in determining droplet sizes and their distribution within the
spray.

• Industry: Medical/Pharmaceutical

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The study utilizes Acousto-Optical (AO) imaging, which
combines ultrasound probing with light to enhance spatial resolution. Using a GaGe Digitizer,
the researchers demonstrate quantitative measurements of absorber concentration within
scattering media by employing multiple-wavelength AO imaging.

• Industry: Medical/Pharmaceutical

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The paper introduces a novel approach utilizing a CdTe
semiconductor detector coupled with an energy-resolved photo-counting (ERPC) readout ASIC.
This setup enables the extraction of DOI information through waveform analysis at the cathode
of the CdTe detector. The GaGe digitizer (CSE1242) plays a crucial role in sampling and
processing the cathode waveform, providing high-resolution data for analysis.

• Industry: Testing Labs & Research Centers

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe Razor Express 1604 digitizer, with its high-
resolution and fast sampling rate, was integral to capturing and recording the VHF signals and
X-ray bursts from lightning. The digitizer allowed for precise synchronization and high temporal
accuracy in the data collection, essential for correlating VHF pulses with high-energy radiation.

• Industry: Testing Labs & Research Centers

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe digitizer card was used to read out the CID
camera’s data. In the experiments, the CID 4150 camera captured X-ray images, which were
then processed using the 12-bit GaGe digitizer card. This allowed for the precise recording of
the camera’s response to X-rays, facilitating the necessary calibrations. The digitizer’s high
resolution and fast readout rate enabled the accurate and timely collection of data, which is
essential for comparing the CID’s response with a standard Si(Li) detector.

• Industry: Medical/Pharmaceutical

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: To validate the concept, researchers conducted
backscattering analysis using a single-element high-frequency ultrasonic transducer (74 MHz
center frequency). They characterized breast biopsy tissues using linear approximation to
calculate spectral backscattering features and the integrated backscattering coefficient.

• Industry: Testing Labs & Research Centers

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The system utilizes a GageScope 8500-PCI waveform
digitizer to capture radar data. This digitizer, supporting DOS, Windows, and Windows NT,
required a complex start-up code, but the system successfully employed a dual-boot setup with
Linux and DOS to configure the digitizer efficiently.

• Industry: Semiconductor

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe digitizer played a critical role in capturing
high-quality decay curves by providing high sampling rates and 16-bit resolution. This capability
was essential for obtaining precise ring-down time measurements, which are crucial for
determining the VDF of plasma species.

• Industry: Semiconductor

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: The GaGe Express Razor CompuScope 16-bit 200 MS/s
digitizer was integrated into the Oregon State University TRIGA® Reactor’s NDP facility. This
high-speed digitizer enabled advanced digital signal processing, including rise-time pulse shape
analysis and coincidence measurements. It digitized output signals, allowing for detailed pulse-
by-pulse analysis to differentiate particle interactions and improve detection accuracy.

• Industry: Semiconductor

How the GaGe Digitizer was used: To address these challenges, the paper introduces a
digital ASIC array system capable of providing digitized pre-amplifier signal waveforms. This
system enables better characterization of charge transportation and induction details, leading to
enhanced spectroscopic performance and event reconstruction.