Quick-scanning EXAFS (QEXAFS) data were recorded by direct readout of the i
onization chambers by means of current amplifiers and a high speed analog t
o digital converter (ADC) which enables the simultaneous measurement of 4 i
ndividual channels with sampling rates of up to 200 kHz. QEXAFS spectra cov
ering an energy range of more than 2000 eV as well as XANES data are presen
ted. The results show that near edge spectra of metal foils can be measured
in about 5 ms with an excellent reproducibility. First applications of thi
s setup in catalysis research will be discussed.