First Investigations on the Feasibility of Integration of a Readout System for Neutrons Detection in Harsh Environment

Investigations on the feasibility of integration of a readout system dedicated to neutrons detection in harsh environment is presented. This is a very first study taking place in the framework of the I_SMART (Innovative Sensors for Material Ageing and Radiation Testing) European project. First approach on the feasibility of integration of the full system is introduced. In its final release, this system will have to work in harsh environment in terms of temperature and radiation, what makes necessary the development of specifications for operation and reliability of components and the investigation of margins for the interplay of the components. Implementation of the analog conditioning chain is investigated here where electrical performances have been validated at SPICE-level simulations.

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