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7029

Ten-stage dormer-window photomultiplier optimized for detecting low-contrast light signals in relatively high background illumination.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized
Sections
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Base
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Socket code
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Base pins
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Nominal heater
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Description

7029 MULTIPLIER PHOTOTUBE Semitransparent Cathode 10-Stage, Dormer-Window Type 3.75" Max. Length On Reflective Substrate S-17 Response | .56" Max. Diameter TENTATIVE DATA RCA-7029 is a sturdy, dormer—-window type of cathode, Semitransparent onReflective Substrate: Shape. .Rectangular on concave spherical surface multiplier phototube intended for use in the Minimum prOJected 1engthon p]ane detection of low-level light signals in the of window, . .. 0.65 in. Minimum projected W|dth on plane presence of reftatively of window. . . 0.5 in high background [ Direct lntere]ectrode CapaC|tances (Approx ) Anode to dynode No.10. . . . . . . . . . . 4 it fumination. It is, Anode to all other electrodes. . . . . . . 7 pupf therefore, especially Maximum Overall Length . 3.75" Max imum Scated Length. e 30750 suited for low-contrast Length From Base Seat to centerof W|ndow Area 2.69" + 0.19" applications. Diameter . . . . . . . 1.50" t 0.06" Bulb . . T—lz WIth Special End Contour Outstanding fea- Base

General specifications

Tube and section characteristics

Properties common to every published source and operating point.

Heater and base

Base
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Socket code
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Base pins
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Nominal heater voltage
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Nominal heater current
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Parallel heater voltage
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Parallel heater current
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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.

Source-derived section; promoted values populated where applicable.

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

1940 RCA

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Photomultiplier

Other

  • microamperes per For Altitudes wp to

    60000 A

    microamperes per For Altitudes wp to 60,000 Feet

  • lumen and its stabi- ANODE-SUPPLY VOLTAGE (DC or Peak AC) 1250 max. volts

    1250 V

    lumen and its stabi- ANODE-SUPPLY VOLTAGE (DC or Peak AC) 1250 max. volts

  • SUPPLY VOLTAGE BETWEEN DYNODE No

    10 V

    SUPPLY VOLTAGE BETWEEN DYNODE No. 10

  • l'ized sensitivity. AND ANODE (DC or Peak AC). « v « « v « . . 250 max. volts

    250 V

    l'ized sensitivity. AND ANODE (DC or Peak AC). « v « « v « . . 250 max. volts

  • Other distinguishing DYNODE-No. 1 SUPPLY VOLTAGE

    1 V

    Other distinguishing DYNODE-No. 1 SUPPLY VOLTAGE

  • DC or Peak AC)e v v v v v v v v v . 300 max. volts

    300 V

    DC or Peak AC)e v v v v v v v v v . 300 max. volts

  • photocathode located With E = 1000 volts (except as noted)

    1000 V

    photocathode located With E = 1000 volts (except as noted)

  • Radiant, at 2900 angstroms - 27200 - a/

    27200

    Radiant, at 2900 angstroms - 27200 - a/

  • staticalty focused Luminous! 10 40

    300 A

    staticalty focused Luminous! 10 40 300 amp/lumen

  • range from about 2900 to 6200 angstroms as shown current Amp]nf|catnon PR

    320000 A

    range from about 2900 to 6200 angstroms as shown current Amp]nf|catnon PR - 320000 -

  • mately

    4900

    mately 4900 angstroms.

  • ¢ Averaged over any interval of 30 seconds maximum

    30 s

    ¢ Averaged over any interval of 30 seconds maximum.

  • of | millimicrosecond or iess, the time spread filament Yamp operated at acolor temperatureof

    28700 s

    of | millimicrosecond or iess, the time spread filament Yamp operated at acolor temperatureof 28700 k.

  • of the pulse at the anode is less than 5 milli- sistor has a value of

    0.01 ohm

    of the pulse at the anode is less than 5 milli- sistor has a value of 0.01 megohm.

  • microseconds measured at 50 per cent of the maxi- the value of light flux is 0.001 tumen and 100 vol

    100 V

    microseconds measured at 50 per cent of the maxi- the value of light flux is 0.001 tumen and 100 volts are

  • wavelength of Maximum Response . u900 t 500 angstroms filter is0.001 Yumen. The load resistor has a

    1

    wavelength of Maximum Response . u900 t 500 angstroms filter is0.001 Yumen. The load resistor has a value of

  • 0.01 megohm, and 100 volts are applied between cathode the anode and constitute the current utilized

    100 V

    0.01 megohm, and 100 volts are applied between cathode the anode and constitute the current utilized in

  • supply voltage (E) adjusted to give a luminous sensi- Dynode No. 10 is so shaped as to enclose

    10 V

    supply voltage (E) adjusted to give a luminous sensi- Dynode No. 10 is so shaped as to enclose

  • tivity of 20 amperes per lumen. Dark current caused by

    20 A

    tivity of 20 amperes per lumen. Dark current caused by

  • supply voltage [E) below 1000 volts is recommended

    1000 V

    supply voltage [E) below 1000 volts is recommended.

  • 1000 volts, 25° ¢ tube temperature, ac-amplifier band— anode consists of a grating which allows the

    25 V

    1000 volts, 25° ¢ tube temperature, ac-amplifier band— anode consists of a grating which allows the

  • width of 1 cycle per second, tungsten 1ight source at electrons from dynode No.9 to pass through it

    9 s

    width of 1 cycle per second, tungsten 1ight source at electrons from dynode No.9 to pass through it to

  • Under conditions with supply voltage E of 1000 volts, tube

    1000 V

    Under conditions with supply voltage E of 1000 volts, tube

  • anode current of 10 microamperes within 1 minute after >

    1 A

    anode current of 10 microamperes within 1 minute after >

  • creaseby more than 1microampere nor decrease by more than z

    1 A

    creaseby more than 1microampere nor decrease by more than z

  • 1.5 microcamperes

    0 mA

    1.5 microcamperes. 0

  • Current Amplification. Ratio of the output current to the 3000 5000 7000

    11000

    Current Amplification. Ratio of the output current to the 3000 5000 7000 9000 11000

  • amplify signals composed of electron streams. In the electrons emitted by dynode No. |0 are col

    0

    amplify signals composed of electron streams. In the electrons emitted by dynode No. |0 are col-

  • in order not to exceed these absolute ratings, 126 volts. The voltage between dynode No. |

    0 V

    in order not to exceed these absolute ratings, 126 volts. The voltage between dynode No. |0 and

  • the approximate range of 50 to 100 volts. Low

    100 V

    the approximate range of 50 to 100 volts. Low

  • [T CURVE A: SPECTRAL CHARACTERISTIC OF LIGHT SOURCE ha operating voltage between dynode No. 10 and a

    10 V

    [T CURVE A: SPECTRAL CHARACTERISTIC OF LIGHT SOURCE ha operating voltage between dynode No. 10 and anode

  • H 2870°K SOURCE AFTER PASSING THROUGH BLUE 1] cated operating voltage between dynode No. |

    0 V

    H 2870°K SOURCE AFTER PASSING THROUGH BLUE 1] cated operating voltage between dynode No. |0 and

  • 1 ply voltage between these electrodes above the

    1 V

    1 ply voltage between these electrodes above the

  • 92CM-78l1I increased to the rated maximum valueof

    300 V

    92CM-78l1I increased to the rated maximum valueof 300 volts.

  • voltage is applied to the electrodes of the

    7029 V

    voltage is applied to the electrodes of the 7029

  • that the basing arrangement is such that the voltage reference to the curve in Fig.5 which shows the

    5 V

    that the basing arrangement is such that the voltage reference to the curve in Fig.5 which shows the

  • than twice the voltage per stage. As a result, of fuminous sensitivity for the 7029, and the

    7029 V

    than twice the voltage per stage. As a result, of fuminous sensitivity for the 7029, and the

  • (E) in the range from 750 to 1000 volts. Within thereby lowers the detection threshold to give

    1000 V

    (E) in the range from 750 to 1000 volts. Within thereby lowers the detection threshold to give

  • second. At voltages above 1000 volts, regener—

    1000 V

    second. At voltages above 1000 volts, regener—

  • [ VOLTS/STAGE = 9l and its duration. When the 7029 is operated at

    7029 V

    [ VOLTS/STAGE = 9l and its duration. When the 7029 is operated at

  • | w3 low the maximum rated value of

    20 A

    | w3 low the maximum rated value of 20 microamperes

  • i T { anode current should not exceed

    10 A

    i T { anode current should not exceed 10 microamperes.

  • determined from Fig.6. For example, if a sensi- prevent this possibility, it is suggested that a

    6

    determined from Fig.6. For example, if a sensi- prevent this possibility, it is suggested that a

  • tivity of 10 amperes per lumen is desired, it shield be closely fitted over the uncoated area

    10 A

    tivity of 10 amperes per lumen is desired, it shield be closely fitted over the uncoated area

  • age of 1000 volts, and on the "maximum” sensitivity I0 megohms to a potential near that of the cath

    1000 V

    age of 1000 volts, and on the "maximum” sensitivity I0 megohms to a potential near that of the cath-

  • curve to a supply voltage of about700 volits. ode. The shield may consist of a conductive

    0 V

    curve to a supply voltage of about700 volits. ode. The shield may consist of a conductive

  • supply voltage over the range from 700 to

    1000 V

    supply voltage over the range from 700 to 1000 volts.

  • 2 £ 43 EXTERNAL SHIELD VOLTS RELATIVE TO ANODE VOLTS

    43 V

    2 £ 43 EXTERNAL SHIELD VOLTS RELATIVE TO ANODE VOLTS

  • VOLTS/STAGE =

    9 V

    VOLTS/STAGE = 9l

  • the effect on anode current of variation inmagnetic pedance in the order of 10 megohms to the po

    10 ohm

    the effect on anode current of variation inmagnetic pedance in the order of 10 megohms to the po-

  • With increase in voltage above 100 volts between extreme care should be observed in providing

    100 V

    With increase in voltage above 100 volts between extreme care should be observed in providing

  • [ * TOTAL VOLTAGE-DIVIDER CURRENT 4 part of the 7029. Although the metallic coating

    7029 V

    [ * TOTAL VOLTAGE-DIVIDER CURRENT 4 part of the 7029. Although the metallic coating

  • N leads from the 7029 to the amplifier should be

    7029

    N leads from the 7029 to the amplifier should be

  • W 7 vacuum-tube rectifier. The voltage for each

    7 V

    W 7 vacuum-tube rectifier. The voltage for each

  • 41 7 spaced taps on a voltage divider across the

    7 V

    41 7 spaced taps on a voltage divider across the

  • o 4 voltage divider will depend on the voltage regu

    4 V

    o 4 voltage divider will depend on the voltage regu-

  • €1 €2: 2 pf, 1000 volts (dc working)

    1000 V

    €1 €2: 2 pf, 1000 volts (dc working)

  • €3 C¥: 0.1 pf, 150 volts (dc working)

    150 V

    €3 C¥: 0.1 pf, 150 volts (dc working).

  • o 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10: 18000 ohms,

    1 W

    o 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7 R8 R9 R10: 18000 ohms, 1 watt

  • INCIDENT LIGHT FLUX-ARBITRARY UNITS R11: 12000 ohms,

    1 W

    INCIDENT LIGHT FLUX-ARBITRARY UNITS R11: 12000 ohms, 1 watt

  • 92CM -8673RI R12: 200000 ohms, 12 watts, adjustable, General Radio

    12 W

    92CM -8673RI R12: 200000 ohms, 12 watts, adjustable, General Radio

  • to critical dependence of the gain of the 7029 high-voltage power supply when access to the

    7029 V

    to critical dependence of the gain of the 7029 high-voltage power supply when access to the

  • the positive high-voltage terminal be grounded society of America, vol.37, pp. uzo 431, June,

    1947 V

    the positive high-voltage terminal be grounded society of America, vol.37, pp. uzo 431, June, 1947.

  • The high voltages at which the 7029 is oper

    7029 V

    The high voltages at which the 7029 is oper-

Characteristic

  • fields to the first dynode (secondary emitter). a result of this characteristic, the 7029 can be

    7029 s

    fields to the first dynode (secondary emitter). a result of this characteristic, the 7029 can be