Mass spectrometer and method for enhancing dynamic range
US7423259B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J49/0031
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mass spectrometer comprises an ion detector, a first amplifier, a second amplifier, and a spectra combiner. The ion detector is configured to generate an analog signal indicative of ions detected by the ion detector. The first amplifier is configured to amplify the analog signal to provide a first amplified signal having a first gain relative to the analog signal. The second amplifier is configured to amplify the analog signal to provide a second amplified signal having a second gain relative to the analog signal, and the first gain is different than the second gain. The spectra combiner is configured to combine first summed digital samples of the first amplified signal with second summed digital samples of the second amplified signal.
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