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SIM910 JFET & SIM911 BJT Voltage Preamplifiers

The SIM910 and SIM911 are high performance, low noise, programmable preamplifiers which are ideal for a wide range of small signal applications. The primary differences between the two models are their input impedance and input noise. The SIM911 has a bipolar junction transistor front end and offers lower input noise and a 100 kΩ front end impedance. The low bias current and 100 MW input impedance of the SIM910, which has a JFET front end, make it a better choice for use with high impedance sources.

  • 4 nV/√Hz input noise (SIM910)
  • 1.8 nV/√Hz input noise (SIM911)
  • Low output noise
  • 1 MHz bandwidth
  • Selectable gain from 1 to 100
  • AC or DC coupled
  • Differential or single-ended input
  • 85 dB CMRR
  • Remote interface
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Specifiations

Front Panel

Both modules maintain very low output noise resulting in exceptional overall noise performance, even at low gain levels. The bandwidth of these preamplifiers is independent of gain setting so waveforms do not change shape as the gain is varied. Dual parallel outputs (one front and one rear) provide flexibility in cabling.

Inputs can be configured as true differential (A-B), single-ended (A) or internally grounded, and can be either AC or DC coupled. Additionally, the BNC input shields can be floated, avoiding spurious ground loops when measuring remote signals.
Rear Panel

The digital control circuitry in the SIM910/911 is designed with a special clock-stopping architecture in which the microcontroller is turned on only when settings are being changed. This guarantees that no digital noise can contaminate low-level analog signals. Settings may be changed from the front panel or through the remote interface. All instrument settings can also be queried via the remote interface. The module generates a status signal to alert the user of an overload condition. Both the SIM910 and SIM911 can be operated outside the SIM mainframe by powering them with their required DC voltages.



SIM910 and SIM911 Specifications

Frequency range DC to 1 MHz
Gain 1 to 100 (1-2-5 sequence)
Gain accuracy ±0.5% (DC to100 kHz), ±5% (<1 MHz)
Gain stability 200 ppm/°C
Input noise (typ.):
SIM910 4 nV/√Hz @ 1 kHz
SIM911 1.8 nV/√Hz @ 1 kHz
Input impedance:
SIM910 100 MΩ // 35pF
SIM911 100 kΩ // 35 pF
Input bias current:
SIM910 0.5 pA (typ.), DC coupled
SIM911 4 µA (typ.), DC coupled
AC coupling (-3dB):
SIM910 16 mHz
SIM911 0.7 Hz
Input selection A, A-B or GND
Input coupling AC or DC
Input shields Floating or ground
Maximum input ±1 V differential, ±5 V common mode
Maximum output ±10 V
CMRR 85 dB @ 1 kHz
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C, non-condensing
Interface Serial via SIM interface
Connectors BNC (3 front, 1 rear), DB15/M SIM interface
Power +5 VDC (100 mA max.), ±15 VDC (300 mA max.)
Dimensions 1.5" × 3.6" × 7.0" (WHD)
Weight 1.5 lbs.
Warranty One year parts and labour on defects in materials and workmanship