AliVata SYSTEM
The compact, portable readout system for spectroscopy and silicon sensor characterization.
The AliVata System is a compact and versatile data acquisition platform designed for the readout and characterization of various silicon detectors. Powered by the IDEAS GPn and HDRn ASIC families, it serves as an ideal solution for both laboratory testing and prototype developments.
- Readout and performance verification of silicon micro-dosimeters.
- Full compatibility with microstrip, pad, or pixelated sensors.
- Advanced support for Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) based detection systems.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter (Parámetro) | Specification (Especificación) |
| Energy Resolution | Better than 1 keV |
| Peaking Time | Configurable depending on the ASIC model (e.g., 50 ns fast / 500 ns slow for GP7) |
| Data Streams | Up to 4 distinct data streams, supporting a maximum of 16 chips per stream (up to 8,192 read-out channels per motherboard) |
| Connectivity | Direct PC communication via standard UDP (Ethernet) protocol |
| TDC Resolution | Better than 100 ps, achieved through an embedded Vernier TDC inside the FPGA |
| Trigger Modes | Supports both self-triggering and external trigger inputs |
| Power Supply | +5 V input (provided via a standard 12V 5A desktop adapter) |
| Software Ecosystem | Dedicated VDAQ data acquisition software compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX |
Application Cases
SPECT & Compton Cameras
Optimized for silicon pad detector matrices, making it highly effective for medical physics research and molecular imaging setups.
PET & Small Animal PET Probes
Manages a high density of chips per data stream with high-precision timestamping for seamless event reconstruction.
Hadron Therapy Monitoring
Perfect for readout configurations combining scintillator stacks and SiPMs in advanced Compton telescopes.
Ready to integrate the AliVata System into your research workflow? Contact our engineering team for customized configurations and pricing details.