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XP1060

Ten-stage photomultiplier with approximately 31 mm photocathode for sensitive light detection and instrumentation.

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

Description

The Telefunken XP1060 is a ten-stage photomultiplier with a 31 mm photocathode for sensitive light detection and instrumentation.

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.

Photocathode and ten-stage electron-multiplier structure.

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

1959 Telefunken

Published operating points and test conditions from this source.

SECTION 1

Photomultiplier

Characteristics

  • Stages

    10 count

  • Maximum Spectral Sensitivity Wavelength

    440 nm

    Approximate; ±50nm

  • Photocathode Diameter

    31 mm

  • Cathode Sensitivity

    40 uA/lm

  • Anode Sensitivity

    9 A/lm

  • Dark Current Maximum

    0.05 uA

Other

  • Operating Voltage Minimum

    800 V

  • Operating Voltage Maximum

    1300 V

  • Maximum Supply Voltage

    1800 V