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SR865A — 4 MHz dual phase lock-in amplifier

SR865A — 4 MHz dual phase lock-in amplifier

SR865A — 4 MHz dual phase lock-in amplifier

Product catalog summary
Overview: The SR865A is a 4 MHz dual-phase lock-in amplifier from Stanford Research Systems, designed for synchronous detection applications. It features a frequency range of 1 mHz to 4 MHz, low-noise inputs, and a touchscreen display for data visualization.
Key Features:
  • Frequency range: 1 mHz to 4 MHz
  • Low-noise voltage and current inputs
  • Touchscreen display with numeric results, chart recordings, and FFT displays
  • 10 MHz timebase input and output
  • Dual reference mode
  • Connectivity: GPIB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB, and HDMI output
Performance: The SR865A offers advanced digital signal processing, a modern user interface, and multiple connectivity options. It includes a toroidal transformer to minimize noise and advanced DSP filters for noise reduction and faster experiments.
Signal Inputs: The amplifier provides state-of-the-art voltage and current input amplifiers with selectable ranges and low noise levels. It supports both single-ended and differential inputs with a 10 MΩ impedance.
Sensitivity and Input Range: The sensitivity setting determines the full-scale output, and the input range can be set directly from the front panel. The dynamic reserve is calculated as the ratio of sensitivity to input range.
Output Time Constants and Filtering: Offers RC-response output time constants and advanced digital filters for improved signal-to-noise ratio and reduced measurement time.
Reference Channel: Supports a reference frequency range of 1 mHz to 4 MHz with various modes, including internal, external, dual, and chop modes for precise synchronization.
Sine Output: Provides a precision sine wave output with configurable frequency and amplitude, including a DC offset capability.
Timebase: Includes 10 MHz inputs and outputs for synchronization with external frequency references or other equipment.
FFT Displays: Allows frequency domain analysis with FFT displays for input signals, post-mixer signals, or filtered signals.
Front-Panel Touchscreen Display: A full-color touchscreen displays up to four data channels and can be configured for various data types. It also supports HDMI output for external displays.
Computer Connectivity: Offers extensive remote interface options, including GPIB, RS-232, USB, and Ethernet. It supports remote monitoring and control via a web server and iOS app.
Specifications:
  • Voltage inputs: Single-ended or differential
  • Sensitivity: 1 nV to 1 V (voltage), 1 fA to 1 µA (current)
  • Max input: 1 V or 1 µA (peak)
  • Dynamic reserve: 120 dB (typical)
  • Phase noise: <0.0001° rms at 1 kHz (internal reference)
  • Time constants: 1 µs to 30 ks
  • Interfaces: GPIB, RS-232, USB, Ethernet
Ordering Information: The SR865A is priced at $7950, with additional preamplifiers and accessories available for purchase.
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4 MHz Lock-In AmplifierSR865A — 4 MHz dual phase lock-in amplifier • 1 mHz to 4 MHz frequency range • Low-noise current and voltage inputs • Touchscreen data display - large numeric results, chart recordings, & FFT displays • 10 MHz timebase input and output • Dual reference mode • GPIB, RS-232, Ethernet and USB • HDMI video output • SR865A... $7950 (U.S. list) Superb performance. Outstanding value. They’re what you’ve come to expect from a Stanford Research Systems lock-in amplifier. And they’re delivered by the new SR865A 4 MHz Lock-in Amplifier, the latest in a line of innovative lock-ins from SRS. With unparalleled analog performance, sophisticated new digital signal processing features, a thoroughly modern, intuitive user interface, and a wide range of computer connectivity options, the SR865A is the ideal choice for any synchronous detection application. With over 30 years of lock-in design experience SRS has made every effort to optimize each detail of the SR865A. From a hefty toroidal transformer that eliminates switch-mode noise to iOS connectivity that brings the lock-in to your cell phone to advanced DSP filters that eliminate more noise while speeding up your experiment, the SR865A is truly the ultimate lock-in amplifier. Signal Inputs Lock-in performance starts at the front end. The SR865A front end offers both state-of-the art voltage and current input amplifiers. The voltage input is a switchable single-ended/ differential JFET-pair amplifier with 2.5 nV/^Hz of noise at 1 kHz and under 10 nV/vHz of noise at 10 Hz. The voltage input has a 10 MQ input impedance and can be AC or DC coupled. Input connector shields can be connected to the instrument ground through a user selectable 10 Q (Ground) or 10 kQ (Float) resistor. SRS Stanford Research Systems

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Output Time Constants and Filtering SRS current source and several SRS preamplifiers The SR865A’s built-in current amplifier represents a significant improvement over previous designs. The current input range is selectable from 1 μA or 10 nA. The 1 μA range has 400 kHz of bandwidth and 130 fA/√Hz of noise, while the 10 nA range offers 2 kHz of bandwidth and 13 fA/√Hz of noise. While the built in voltage and current amplifiers are suitable for most applications, the SR865A is also compatible with the complete range of specialized pre-amplifiers offered by SRS. The SR550 (FET input), SR552 (BJT...

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to the sine output. A rear-panel logic-level sync signal synchronized to the sine output is also provided. Timebase Rear-panel 10 MHz inputs and outputs are provided allowing the SR865A to be locked to an external frequency reference (such as the FS725 10 MHz Rubidium Frequency Standard). Alternatively, the 10 MHz output from the SR865A can be used to synchronize several lock-ins or other test equipment with a 10 MHz timebase input. FFT display FFT Displays Lock-in amplifiers are traditionally time-domain instruments but sometimes it’s easier to understand a signal in the frequency domain. The...

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Signal Channel Voltage inputs Sensitivity (output scale) Voltage input range Current input range Max input Input impedance Voltage input Current input Gain accuracy Noise (rms) Harmonic distortion CMRR Dynamic reserve Reference Channel Frequency range Timebase Input impedance Phase setting resolution Phase noise Int. ref Ext. ref (typ) Phase drift (typ) Single-ended or differential 1 nV to 1 V (voltage input) 1 fA to 1 pA (current input) 10 mV to 1 V (peak) 1 pA or 10 nA (peak) 1 V (peak) or 1 pA (peak) 10 MQ+25 pF, AC or DC coupled 1 kQ or 100 Q to virtual ground ±1 % (<200 kHz), ±2 % (to 4...

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CH1 output CH2 output X and Y outputs BlazeX Aux outputs Aux inputs Trigger input Signal monitor HDMI Timebase I/O Proportional to X or R (±10 V full scale thru 50 Q) Proportional to Y and 0 (±10 V full scale thru 50 Q) Proportional to X and Y (rear panel) (±10 V full scale thru 50 Q) Low latency ouput of X, ±2.0 V full scale or logic level reference sync output, either thru 50 Q 4 BNC D/A outputs, ±10.5 V thru 50 Q, 1 mV resolution 4 BNC A/D inputs, ±10.5 V, 1 mV resolution, 1MQ input TTL input triggers storage into the internal capture buffer Analog output of the signal amplifier Video output...

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