Ametek / EG&G / Princeton Applied Research 162 Boxcar Averager
The Ametek / EG&G / Princeton Applied Research 162 Boxcar Averager is a signal processing instrument used to recover repetitive signals from noisy backgrounds. It precisely measures the amplitude of a signal at specific time intervals, effectively reducing noise through averaging. Ideal for applications in physics, chemistry, and engineering where signal clarity is crucial.
- Model
- Ametek / EG&G / Princeton Applied Research 162
- Calibration
- Available on request
- Price
- $875
- Status
- In stock
- RFQ ref
- 162
This unit
The Ametek / EG&G / Princeton Applied Research 162 Boxcar Averager is a signal recovery mainframe designed to extract repetitive signals from noisy backgrounds through synchronous sampling and averaging. The instrument measures signal amplitude at specific time intervals with precise timing control, delivering improved signal-to-noise ratio for analytical applications across physics, chemistry, and engineering. When paired with processor modules such as the Model 163 Sampled Integrator or Model 164 Gated Integrator, it forms a complete gated signal-recovery system capable of fixed or scanned aperture analysis.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Ametek / EG&G / Princeton Applied Research
- Model: 162 Boxcar Averager (Mainframe)
- Aperture Delay Range: 5% to 100% of delay range, 1-2-5 sequence, 0.1 µs to 50 ms
- External Trigger Level: ±15 V adjustable
- External Trigger Input Impedance: 50 kΩ
- External Trigger Maximum Input: ±100 V
- Output Low-Pass Filter Time Constant: 100 µs to 100 s adjustable
Key Features
- Synchronous sampling with front-panel aperture delay control
- Multiple trigger modes: external (positive or negative edge), line trigger, internal trigger
- Gated signal averaging with controlled sampling integration
- Variable time constant integrator in mainframe signal processing
- Rear-panel scan functions for internal or external scanned analysis
- Dual-channel output with difference selection capability
- Optional processing functions: Product (162/95), Log Ratio (162/96), Ratio (162/97)
- Digital Storage Option (162/99) for extremely low repetition rate signal averaging
Typical Applications Repetitive signal extraction from noise-dominated measurements in spectroscopy, transient analysis, weak-signal detection, and time-resolved analytical techniques requiring improved signal fidelity.
Compatibility & Integration The Model 162 mainframe integrates with Model 163 Sampled Integrator (aperture resolution from 100 ps to 1 ns with selected sampling head) and Model 164 Gated Integrator processor modules to configure complete boxcar averaging systems tailored to specific temporal resolution and signal processing requirements.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage / Current Range | ±100 V external trigger maximum, ±15 V trigger level |
Ametek / EG&G / Princeton Applied Research 162 — Repair & Calibration Service
Aumictech offers NIST-traceable calibration and repair for the Ametek / EG&G / Princeton Applied Research 162. All calibrations are performed to NIST-traceable standards and ship with a certificate. Turnaround is typically 1–3 business days after receipt.
Ametek / EG&G / Princeton Applied Research 162 price
This Ametek / EG&G / Princeton Applied Research 162 is listed at $875. Calibration is available separately from $450. Contact us for volume pricing or if you need multiple units.
Ametek / EG&G / Princeton Applied Research 162 calibration cost
NIST-traceable calibration for the Ametek / EG&G / Princeton Applied Research 162 is $450 (standard — pass/fail certificate and calibration sticker) or $650 (full measured data at every test point, reference standards documented, traceability chain included). Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after receipt. See full calibration details →
