J4 ›› 2014, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (2): 53-57.doi: 10.3976/j.issn.1002-4026.2014.02.011

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Application of a preamplifier in quartz enhanced photo-acoustic absorption spectrum

 CHANG Heng-Tai, CHANG Jun, LIU Yong-Ning, WANG Fu-Peng, WANG Qiang   

  1. School of Information Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, China
  • Received:2013-10-27 Online:2014-04-20 Published:2014-04-20

Abstract:

We devised a high impedance and high signal to noise ratio (SNR) preamplifier for such negatives as tuning fork output of high impedance and stronger adverse noise impact in quartz enhanced photoacoustic absorption spectrum (QEPAS). It employed a high input impedance operational amplifier and shorter signal line. Differential input and tuningforktandem were used to reduce noise and to improve signal strength. SNR was further increased. We precisely measured the resonance frequency and Q value of the tuning fork with piezoelectric ceramics directly stimulating the tuning fork. Experimental results show that the preamplifier has better stability, high SNR and low cost.

Key words: quartz enhanced photo-acoustic absorption spectrum (QEPAS), gas detection, pre-amplifier

CLC Number: 

  • TN722