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SynkTek MCL1-540
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- Flexible lock-in platform.
- Mix&Match high-impedance and low-noise preamplifiers.
- DC + AC sourcing and measuring.
The MCL1-540 is a compact multichannel lock-in amplifier measurement system which can make complex AC and DC measurements
The MCL1-540 is a multichannel lock-in amplifier system for the most demanding measurements. With its modular design, the system can synchronously measure up to 10 analog input voltages and 5 outputs currents. Each input has its own dedicated, low-noise preamplifier stage, enabling continuous measurements from nV levels to 10 V
ABOUT
SYSTEM FEATURES
Synchronized multi-channel lock-in amplifiers
10 analog inputs, 5 analog outputs »
Multiple lock-in channels for each analog signal
DC to 500 kHz
Flexible and versatile lock-in platform
Up to 5 modules: 1.8 nV / 2.0 nV / 4 nV / 18nV/√Hz options
2 inputs and 1 output per module
Integrated high-impedance, low-noise preamplifiers
DC + AC Sourcing and Measuring
Can synchronously measure up to 10 analog input voltages
Outputs can combine DC and AC signals of desired frequency, amplitude, and phase
Separate channels fully synchronized between all modules
The main advantage with the MCL1-540 system is its patented, all-through synchronization. If the measurements are synchronized both in frequency and time, the result will be immune to noise as well as changes in excitation amplitude or frequency. The result is ultimate performance
Mix and match different input options
These combined capabilities make the MCL-540 a great solution for characterizing multi terminal sample, like spin orbit torque with measurement of resistance, Hall voltages, and harmonic Hall voltages
Multi-capability fully integrated into a single measurement system
The system can easily be configured into advanced multi-harmonic measurement schemes. Outputs can combine DC and AC signals of desired frequency, amplitude, and phase, for differential current-voltage characteristics, generation-detection experiments, and demanding mixed-frequency setups
PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
- DC – 100 kHz (500 kHz)
- 30 demodulators X, Y, R, θ & DC
- Modular system: up to 10 voltage and 5 current measurements.
- Different input options: LOW NOISE= 1.8 nV/√Hz, ~1 GOhm MEDIUM= 3.7 nV/√Hz, ~30 GOhm HIGH IMPEDANCE: 18 nV/√Hz, ~TOhm.
Module features
- 2 differential analog inputs + 1 analog output per module.
- Current output measurement on ground return.
- Digital trigger/phase marker output/input.
- Up to 5 modules per system
Lock-in features
- Frequency range DC - 500kHz.
- Two lock-in amplifier sets, each with a given base frequency.
- Each Lock-in amplifier set with 15 processing channels on arbitrary inputs and/or harmonics.
- Synchronous processing channels, each with X,Y,DC,R and θ readings.
- Phase resolution 64 bit, integral resolution 96 bit.
Analog inputs
- DC & AC-coupling, 0.2 Hz break frequency.
- 18-bit ADCs at 1 MSPS.
- Full range ±10 V.
- Pre-amplification gain 1 to 5000 in 12 steps
- Seamless auto-ranging
Analog outputs
- 20-bit DAC at 1.33 MSPS.
- ±10 V, ±1 V and ±0.1 V full range
- <10 nV/√Hz output noise at 0.1 V range
- 50 mA output current
- Integrated current measurement of output (full scales 50 mA/2 mA/100 µA/5 µA/250 nA).
- Ground referenced & floating.
- Trigger/phase marker input & output
Interfaces
- Control: 1000BASE-T Ethernet and USB 2.0
- USB-host and SDHC card reader for data storage
- Integrated web server.
- LabVIEW API
- 40 W power supply, 60 W option.
- RJ45 (8P8C modular connectors) for analog signals.
OTHER
Accessoires
Banana breakout box
BNC breakout
Optical ports: Available on request
How and Why
Game Changer on these applications
1
Superconductor transition measurement
Ultra low noise pre-amplifier to measure ultra low impedance.
Synchronization of measurement between channel and between source and measure.
Simultaneous measurement of devices in a cryostat at different frequencies.
Ideal for characterizing nonlinear elements.
2
Thermal Hall / Seebeck / Thermoelectric-properties
Advanced multi-harmonic measurement with Phase-correlated voltage sources, synchronous harmonic detection.
Combine DC and AC signal.
Good performance at low frequency.
Synchronized source and measurement.
AC thermal excitation at low frequency.
3
Calorimetry & Thermal property
Supply the bias signals for the heaters and thermometers.
Monitor the amplitudes and phases of the AC-signals.
Parallele testing.
Great for 3-omega method.
Multi-harmonics and mixed frequency measurment.
4
Quantum matter, Mesoscopic quantum physics
Controlled in DC or AC voltage source mode
Ultra low noise pre-amplifier 1.8 nV/√Hz
AC+DC lock-in measurement
You can ramp up the current and superimpose a small alternating current.
5
Spin transport
Synchronous measurement of resistance, Hall voltages, and harmonic Hall voltages.
6
2DEG / Quantum Hall effect
Synchronous measurement with multi-terminal instrument, ideal for Hall bar.
AC+DC Sourcing & Measuring with MCL1-540.
Multi-gated electrical transport measurements capability.
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We discovered Synktek’s MCL1-540 during a visit in a famous French laboratory at Polytechnique, and were very impressed by the system’s many functions and performances.
But above all, we were impressed by Synktek’s innovative architecture, which reconciles two often conflicting features:
-incredible versatility to a wide variety of experiments, by assembling different measurement modules to realize even the most exotic setups.
-Obtain the best possible performance for each measurement, by selecting from the various modules available (low noise module, low current bias module…) the most suitable for the measurement you wish to perform.
This architecture is perfectly designed for researchers who need a system that can adapt to the variety and evolution of their research, while delivering the best possible performance on every measurement in their setup.
The MCL1-540 is ideal for researchers working on rapidly evolving quantum applications, regularly characterizing new devices.
We would be delighted to share this discovery with you and support you in implementing it in your laboratory.
