inverting photo detector polarity on a microscope

Posted by Michael Giacomelli on
URL: http://confocal-microscopy-list.275.s1.nabble.com/inverting-photo-detector-polarity-on-a-microscope-tp7588654.html

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Hi,

I would like to test out a new detector module in a commerical Olympus
confocal body.  Unfortunately, the detector uses an inverting amplifier
(0->-1 V), while the Olympus assumes a non-inverting transimpedance
amplifier (0->+1 V).  I've spoken with them and there is no way to change
the A/D configuration on this specific model, and so I cannot use the
detector as is.

Is there a commerical solution available for adapting something like this?
I would like to avoid having to design and breadboard an inverting buffer
amplifier if I can avoid it.

Thanks,
Mike