title: A high-performance modular data system for Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometry.
abstract: The three major components of a Fourier-transform ion cyclotron resonance (FT-ICR) mass spectrometer include the vacuum system (including ion source), the magnet and a data system capable of performing the necessary instrument control for desired experiments. Most previous FTICR systems have used commercial data systems based on custom-built electronics controlled by proprietary mini-computers developed in the early 1980's. Here we present a high-performance data system based on a personal computer running user-friendly Windows software and readily available commercial components contained in a VXI chassis and a minimal complement of simple custom electronics. The system uses a VXI pattern generator to control all aspects of the experiment. The flexibility of the pattern generator allows for performance of all current FTICR experimental sequences.
authors.affiliation: Center for Interdisciplinary Magnetic Resonance, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Florida State University, Tallahassee 32310, USA.
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Senko
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Canterbury
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Guan
authors.forename: A G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Marshall
mesh_terms: D017357:Cyclotrons; D005583:Fourier Analysis; D007256:Information Systems; D013058:Mass Spectrometry / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008838:Microcomputers; D012984:Software