FW114

Biplanar high-current photodiode intended for close optical coupling to scintillators. Designed for measuring intense gamma radiation, cosmic rays, X-rays, and nuclear particles through fast scintillation-light detection.

Directly heatedCold cathodeCommon cathodeDissimilarSpecialized

Sections: 1
Base: -
Socket code: -
Base pins: -
Nominal heater: -

Description

The FW-114 is a biplanar high-current photodiode intended for close optical coupling to scintillators and measurement of intense gamma radiation, cosmic rays, X rays, and nuclear particles.

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

PhotoemissiveDetector

X-ray radiationInterelectrode capacitances

Max plate voltage: 2500 V
Max cathode current: 25 A

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

PhotoemissiveDetector

Characteristic

Operating Voltage
2500 V
Average Dark Current
0.000001 mA
Maximum Linear Output Current
25 A
Dynamic Range
25000000000
Photocathode Construction
Biplanar
Scintillator Coupling
Flat disc in faceplate cavity
Radiation Monitoring
Gamma, cosmic rays, X rays, nuclear particles