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Bias for a conversion dynode in an electron multiplier

US5374827A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 1993
Grant dateDec 20, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/2444
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electron multiplier is disclosed having separate detector and conversion dynode elements. A single power supply external to the electron multiplier is used to bias the detector element. A DC-to-DC voltage converter within the electron multiplier is responsive to the detector bias voltage for converting this voltage to a greater value that is used to bias the conversion dynode.

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