Programmable
PIP series
Transimpedance preamplifier
PIP is a series of programmable “smart” preamplifiers. Due to the modern internal configuration, it offers extreme flexibility combined with superior signal parameters and high reliability. Built-in voltage monitor allows to check and optimize the working conditions (supply voltages, detector bias voltage, first and last stage output voltage offset etc.).

Types of VIGO detectors that can be integrated with PIP preamplifier
Photoconductive: PC-2TE, PC-3TE, PC-4TE
Photoconductive optically immersed: PCI-2TE, PCI-3TE, PCI-4TE
Photovoltaic: PV-2TE, PVA-2TE, PV-3TE, PV-4TE
Photovoltaic optically immersed: PVI-2TE, PVIA-2TE, PVI-3TE, PVI-4TE
Photovoltaic multiple junction: PVM-2TE
Photovoltaic multiple junction optically immersed: PVMI-2TE, PVMI-3TE, PVMI-4TE
Specification (Ta = 20°C)
Parameter |
Typical value |
Conditions, remarks |
|
Low cut-off frequency flo, Hz | DC/10 | user configurable by software | |
High cut-off frequency fhi, Hz
|
150k / 1.5M / 20M
1.5M / 15M / 200M |
user configurable by software | |
Transimpedance Ki, V/A
|
2.5k – 150k
0.5k – 30k |
digitally adjustable
first stage transimpedance = 1 kΩ first stage transimpedance = 5 kΩ |
|
Output impedance Rout, Ω
|
50 | ||
Output voltage swing Vout, V | ±1 | RL = 50 Ω*) | |
Output voltage offset Voff, mV
|
max ±20**) |
|
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Ambient operating temperature Ta, °C
|
10 to 30 | ||
Signal output socket
|
SMA | ||
Power supply and TEC control socket
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LEMO (female) | ECG.0B.309.CLN | |
Mounting hole
|
M4 | ||
Fan
|
yes | ||
*) RL – load resistance
**) Measured with equivalent resistor at the input instead of the detector, it is to avoid the environmental thermal radiation impact.
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Mechanical layout, mm

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