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preamplifier, model 231
preamplifier, model 231

preamplifier, model 231

Inventory NumberRS1064
ClassificationAmplifier
Subject
    Maker Baird-Atomic Inc. 1956 - 1987
    Cultural Region
      Place of Origin
        Dimensions9 x 18 x 6 cm, 1 lb. (3 9/16 x 7 1/16 x 2 3/8 in., 0.5 kg)
        Material
          DescriptionRectangular blue metal frame with rounded flat silver metal handle. Perforated U-shaped piece covers bottom half.
          Signedwritten in white on front: Baird / Atomic / PREAMPLIFIER / MODEL 231 / Baird-Atomic, Inc. / Cambridge, Mass. USA plate on side, on grate: BAIRD-ATOMIC INC. / CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A. / MODEL 2312 SERIAL 355 / VOLTS CYCLES AMPS
          Inscribedstamped on front: B/A / 4
          FunctionThis apparatus converts an ionization charge to a step voltage pulse whose amplitude is proportional to the total charge collected in each event.
          -http://www.canberra.com/products/671.asp
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