Towards MPGDs with embedded pixel ASICs
Scharenberg L, Alozy J, Billereau W, Brunbauer F, Campbell M, Carbonez P, Flöthner K, Garcia F, Garcia-Tejedor A, Genetay T, Heijhoff K, Janssens D, Kaufmann S, Lisowska M, Llopart X, Mager M, Mehl B, Muller H, de Oliveira R, Oliveri E, Orlandini G, Pfeiffer D, Piernas Diaz F, Rodrigues A, Ropelewski L, Samarati J, van Beuzekom M, van Stenis M, Veenhof R, Vicente M (2025)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2025
Journal
Book Volume: 20
Article Number: C03025
Journal Issue: 3
DOI: 10.1088/1748-0221/20/03/C03025
Abstract
Combining gaseous detectors with a high-granularity pixelated charge readout enables experimental applications which otherwise could not be achieved. This includes high-resolution tracking of low-energetic particles, requiring ultra-low material budget, X-ray polarimetry at low energies (⪅ 2 keV) or rare-event searches which profit from event selection based on geometrical parameters. In this article, the idea of embedding a pixel ASIC — specifically the Timepix4 — into a micro-pattern gaseous amplification stage is illustrated. Furthermore, the first results of reading out a triple-GEM detector with the Timepix4 (GEMPix4) are shown, including the first X-ray images taken with a Timepix4 utilising Through Silicon Vias (TSVs). Lastly, a new readout concept is presented, called the `Silicon Readout Board', extending the use of pixel ASICs to read out gaseous detectors to a wider range of HEP applications.
Involved external institutions
Europäische Organisation für Kernforschung (CERN)
Switzerland (CH)
European Spallation Source (ESS ERIC)
Sweden (SE)
FOM Foundation
Netherlands (NL)
Helsinki Institute of Physics
Finland (FI)
University of Geneva / Université de Genève (UNIGE)
Switzerland (CH)
Switzerland (CH)
European Spallation Source (ESS ERIC)
Sweden (SE)
FOM Foundation
Netherlands (NL)
Helsinki Institute of Physics
Finland (FI)
University of Geneva / Université de Genève (UNIGE)
Switzerland (CH)
How to cite
APA:
Scharenberg, L., Alozy, J., Billereau, W., Brunbauer, F., Campbell, M., Carbonez, P.,... Vicente, M. (2025). Towards MPGDs with embedded pixel ASICs. Journal of Instrumentation, 20(3). https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-0221/20/03/C03025
MLA:
Scharenberg, L., et al. "Towards MPGDs with embedded pixel ASICs." Journal of Instrumentation 20.3 (2025).
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