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269 Photomultiplier Base

ORTEC Model 269 Photomultiplier Base
  • For use with 14- and 12-stage PMTs that fit standard 20-pin sockets
  • For high-pulse current, fast- timing applications, and energy measurements
  • Excellent pulse fidelity for a wide range of signal currents
  • Excellent for single-photon counting

The ORTEC Model 269 Photomultiplier Base structure is a mechanical assembly and resistive voltage divider network, with appropriate capacitive-decoupling for operation of 14- and 12-stage PMTs that fit standard 20-pin sockets.

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    The ORTEC Model 269 Photomultiplier Base structure is a mechanical assembly and resistive voltage divider network, with appropriate capacitive-decoupling for operation of 14- and 12-stage PMTs that fit standard 20-pin sockets, including:

    • Hamamatsu R1250.
    • Philips XP2020, XP2020Q, XP2040, XP2040Q, XP2041, XP2041Q, XP2212B, XP2230B, XP2233B, XP2262B.
    • EMI 9813K.

    Internal trimmer controls permit optimum adjustment of the voltage distributed to the focus and deflection electrodes and to the last dynode. 

    All of the above photomultiplier tubes are capable of producing high-current timing output pulses, and the Model 269 PMT Base structure complements the tube characteristics by maintaining the excellent pulse fidelity through a wide range of signal currents.

    Two outputs are furnished from the Model 269: the negative signal from the anode is intended for timing or single-photon counting, while the linear signal from the tenth dynode is for energy measurements.

    Each of the last four dynodes is also available externally through contacts of the Auxiliary connector. These connections permit external voltage stabilization for the last four dynodes of the PMT.

  • Specifications +


    Base
    High Voltage
    		 Negative, 3 kV maximum.
    Bleeder Current 2-mA maximum (last four dynodes available for voltage stabilization)

    Signal
    Anode
    		 Negative timing signal, 50 Ω, dc-coupled, back-terminated; very good pulse quality for signal currents to 0.5 A for Philips tubes.
    Dynode Positive linear signal from the eighth or tenth dynode (pin 13); capacitive-coupled; impedance ~1 MΩ.
    Internal Controls Voltage adjustment for focus and deflection electrodes and for the last dynode.

    Connectors
    Anode
    		 BNC.
    Dynode BNC.
    High Voltage SHV AMP 51494-2.
    Auxiliary MS3112E12-10S or Bendix PT02E-12-10S.
    PMT Socket 20-pin JEDEC B20-102.

    Electrical and Mechanical
    Weight
    		 Net  0.63 kg (1.4 lb)   Shipping  1.37 kg (3.0 lb)
    Dimensions 7.62 cm (3 in.) diam x 20.32 cm (8 in.) long

  • Related Equipment +


    The anode timing signal should be furnished to an ORTEC Fast Discriminator (such as Models 583B, 584, or 935) using a 50-Ω coaxial cable (C-25-12). For single-photon counting insert a fast amplifier, such as the Model VT120, between the anode output and the discriminator input.

    The linear output from pin 13 is normally processed through an ORTEC Model 113 Scintillation Preamplifier and a Shaping Amplifier (such as Models 460, 570, 572, or 575A) for energy spectroscopy.

    High voltage, at the level recommended by the manufacturer of the PMT, can be furnished from an ORTEC Model 556 High-Voltage Power Supply. The C-36-12 Cable is available for this connection.

  • Ordering Information +


    Model Description
    269 Photomultiplier Base
    C-25-12
    		 RG-58A/U 50-Ohm Cable with two BNC male plugs, 12-ft length.
    C-36-12
    		 RG-59A/U 75-Ohm Cable with two SHV female plugs, 12-ft. length