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Specialized - Photo Tube ·Photomultiplier

6836

Sixteen-stage end-window photomultiplier with S-1 spectral sensitivity for infrared photometry and weak near-infrared measurements.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
1
Base
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Socket code
-
Base pins
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Nominal heater
-

Description

The ITT 6836 is a sixteen-stage end-window multiplier phototube with s-1 spectral sensitivity for infrared photometry.

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
-
Socket code
-
Base pins
-
Nominal heater voltage
-
Nominal heater current
-
Parallel heater voltage
-
Parallel heater current
-
Series capable
No

Terminal pinout

Electrical assignments shared by every tube using this base designation.

No verified pinout is recorded for this base designation.

Section ratings

1 physical section, each with unique specifications.

Section 1

Photomultiplier

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

No fixed ratings are recorded for this section.

Photomultiplier device; source page is descriptive and lacks detailed voltage/current specifications.

Source-dependent data

Operating conditions by source

Each block preserves the test conditions and published values from one reference. Values from different sources are intentionally kept separate.

Data set 01

1962 ITT

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Photomultiplier

Characteristic

  • Multiplier stages

    16

  • Window type

    End window

  • Spectral response

    S-1

  • Useful wavelength region

    7000 to 12000 angstrom

  • Active cathode diameter approximate

    0.125 in

  • Application

    Infrared photometric measurements

  • Design feature

    Reduced active cathode area for low cathode noise

  • Primary advantage

    High signal-to-noise ratio Performance