MCP Assembly(MCPa)
MCP Assembly(MCPa)
MCP Assembly Selection
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Object to Detect?
- Ions (+/-)
- Electron
You will not need a Photocathode to convert photon into electrons.
- X-ray
CsI as the Photocathode
- Photons
What is the wavelength of your photon?
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Type of Detection
- Time of Flight
Single Anode
- Total Amount of Target
Single Anode
- Position Detection
Anode Array
- Image
Phosphor Screen
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What's the Gain range you need?
Stacking more MCP will give you a higher gain.
- 1 MCP ~ 10^3
- 2 MCP ~ 10^6
- 3 MCP ~ 10^7 ~ 10^8
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Related to TOF and Counting Readout
- Dark Current
- Pulse Width (FWHM)
- Detection Efficiency
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Regarding to Image Readout
- Resolution
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Packing of the MCP
- Opened MCP assmebly (without Flange0
- Sealed MCP assembly (with CF Flange)
MCP Detector Components
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Input Windows
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Photocathode
Photocathodes are specifically designed to convert light (photons) into electrons. If the input is already in the form of electrons, this conversion step is unnecessary.
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MCPs (Stacking)
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Readout
Single Anode
- For High-speed signal readout
Multi-Anode
- Position Detection
Phosphor Screen
- For Optical Imaging Output, P20 and P43 is available.
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Housing
We can ship the assembly with below 2 format:
1) without vacuum flange
You need to specify the pore and external dimension of the assembly. Or you can request a template from us based on the application.
2) with vacuum flange
You need to specify the Flange you are using in the system. It should be something like CF100,CF50 etc..
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Power Supply
You will need a multi-channel and tunnable High Voltage Supply for power up the MCP.
An example of the HV product is:
https://www.caen.it/products/v6533/
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Wiring
There are usually 3 lead (connector on the MCP assembly). Which is Input, Output and Signal Output.
You will need to create a desire voltage difference between Input and Output.
And a Voltage Gap between Input(Ouput) and Signal output.
You will need at least 2 channel for powering the MCP assembly in most cases.
Must Read Before Purchase
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Replace the Old Assembly
Each MCP assembly may have different configuration. Switching supplier may cause issue for recurrent the result.
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Replacing the MCP
You may ship you previous MCP assembly to us, we can replace the MCP and ship back the unit to you. But you will still facing issue for recurring your previous result.
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New Design
The most preferred situation is you do the design based on our MCP assembly. We can fully customize based on your need. Which may cause less issue to your system in the long run.