Simple Front End Electronics for Multigap Resistive Plate Chambers

TL;DR

This paper presents a simple, cost-effective front-end electronics circuit for MRPC detectors, optimized for signal compatibility with standard digitization systems, suitable for prototyping and small-scale TOF applications.

Contribution

It introduces an off-the-shelf component-based circuit design optimized for MRPC signal processing, facilitating easier integration with existing data acquisition systems.

Findings

Effective signal presentation for MRPCs achieved

Component optimization improves matching with digitization electronics

Suitable for prototyping and small-area TOF systems

Abstract

A simple circuit for the presentation of the signals from Multi-gap Resistive Plate Chambers (MRPCs) to standard existing digitization electronics is described. The circuit is based on "off-the-shelf" discrete components. An optimization of the values of specific components is required to match the aspects of the MRPCs for the given application. This simple circuit is an attractive option for the initial signal processing for MRPC prototyping and bench- or beam-testing efforts, as well as for final implementations of small-area Time-of-Flight systems with existing data acquisition systems.