Technical Data S9
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HEAD-oN type having S-1 response. Wavelength of 1P41
maximum spectral response is 8000 ± 1000 ang-
stroms. This type makes use of a flat circular photo- GAS
PHOTODIODE
cathode, and has a direct interelectrode capacitance
of 1.8 picofarads. It weighs approximately 0.3 ounces.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): Rating 1 Rating 2 Volta
µa/aq in
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 70 max SO max
Average Cathode-Current Density µa
Average Cathode Current 40 max 20 max
Ambient Temperature 3 max 1.5 max °C
100 max 100 max
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 90 dolts
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.0084 a/w
Radiant Sensitivity (at 8000 angstroms) µa/Im
Luminuus Sensitivity' 90
Gas Amplification Factor 8.6 max µa
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C) 0.1 maz
MINIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES:
Anode-Supply Voltage 70 or lemma 90 volts
DC Load Resistance:
0.1 min — megohma
For average currents above 1.5 ya megohma
0 min 2.6 min megohma
For average currents below 1.6 ua — 0.1 min megohma
For average currents above 1 µa —
For average currents below 1 l+a
with light input of 0.06 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2870° K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 50 to 145 µa/]m.
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPEIP41 to
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100 RCA Phototube Manual
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1P42 SMALL head-on type having S-9 response. Wave-
length of maximum spectral response is 4800 ± 500
VACUUM angstroms. This type makes use of a flat circular
PHOTODIODE photocathode, and has a direct interelectrode capaci-
tance of 0.9 picofarad. It weighs approximately 0.1
ounce.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 180 max volts
25 max µa/aQ in
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 0.4
Average Cathode-Current Density 75 maz µa
Average Cathode Current
Ambient Temperature °C
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 180 volts
0.026 a/w
Anode-Supply Voltage µs/lm
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4800 angstroms) 37
Luminous Sensitivity 0.006 max µa
Anode Dark Current (at 26°C)
•with light input of 0.015 lumen from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature of
2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 20 to 70 µa/lm.
TYPE IP42 TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
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Technical Data 101
INCIDENT
Rn DIGT ION
„~~ 19 " MIN.
3 {~-PHOTOCATHODE
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1L '.140.f.003'~DIA,
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SIDE-ON type having S-1 response. Wavelength of 868
maximum spectral response is 8000 ± 1000 ang- GAS
stroms. This type makes use of a semicylindrical PHOTODIODE
photocathode, and has a direct interelectrode capaci-
tance of 3 picofarads. It weighs approximately 1.1
ounces. For curves of typical anode characteristics,
refer to type 1P41. For outline and terminal-con-
nection diagram, refer to type 1P29.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): Rating 1 Rating 2 volts
80 max 100 max µa/sq in
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 50 max. 2b max
Average Cathode-Current Density 10 max 5 max µa
Average Cathode Current
Ambient Temperature 100 max 100 max °C
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 90 volts
a/w
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.0084 µa/lm
Radiant Sensitivity (at 5000 angstroms) 90
Luminous Sensitivity* 8 max µa
Gas Amplification Factor** 0.1 max
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C)
MINIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES: 80 or leas 100 volts
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.1 min — megohms
DC Load Resistance: 0 min megohms
— 2.5 min megohms
For average currents above 5 µa 0.1 min megohms
For average currents below 5µa —
For average currents above 3µa
For average currents below 3µa
*With light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2870° K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 50 to 145 µa/lm.
'*Ratio of luminous sensitivities at 90 and 25 volts.
LOW-LEAKAGE, side-on type having S-1 response. 917
Wavelength of maximum spectral response is 8000 VACUUM
± 1000 angstroms. This type makes use of a semi- PHOTODIODE
cylindrical photocathode, and has a direct inter-
electrode capacitance of 2.2 picofarads. It weighs
approximately 1.1 ounces.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 500 max volts
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 30 max µa/sq in
Average Cathode-Current Density
Average Cathode Current 10 max µa
Ambient Temperature
100 max °C
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
250 volts
Anode-Supply Voltage O.00i9 a/w
Radiant Sensitivity (at 5000 angstroms)
102 RCA Phototube Manual
Luminous Senaitivity'~ 20 µs/lm
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C) 0.005 max µa
ywith light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at s color temperature
of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 12 to 40 µa/lm.
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 917
14
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ANODE VOLTS 92CM-4360T2
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CATHODE
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BASE
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MAX.
918 SIDE-ON type having S-1 response. Wavelength of
maximum spectral response is 8000 ± 1000 ang-
GAS stroms. This type makes use of a semicylindrical
PHOTODIODE phatocathode, and has a direct interelectrode capaci-
tance of 3 picofarads. It weighs approximately 1.1
ounces. For outline and terminal-connection diagram,
refer to type 1P29.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): Rating 1 Rating 2 volts
70 max 90 max µa/sq in
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 50 max 25 max
Average Cathode-Current Density 10 max 5 max µa
Average Cathode Current °C
Ambient Temperature 100 max 100 max
Technical Da#a 103
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 90 volts
0.014 a/w
Anode-Supply Voltage
Radiant Sensitivity lat 8000 angstroms) 160 µa/Im
Luminous Sensitivity* 10.5 max
Gas Amplification Faetor** µa
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C) 0.1 max
MIPIIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES: 70 or less 90 volts
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.1 min — megohma
DC Load Resistance: 0 min megohms
— 2.5 min megohma
For average currents above 5 µa — 0.1 min megohms
For average currents below 6 µa
For average currents above 3 µa
For average currents below 3 µa
*With light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 120 to 220 µa/]m.
**Ratio of luminous sensitivities at 90 and 25 volts.
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
40
TYPE 918
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ANODE VOLTS 92CM-435173
LOW-LEAKAGE, side-on type having S-1 response. 919
This type is similar to type 917, but has the photo-
cathode rather than the anode connected to the top VACUUM
cap. PHOTODIODE
SMALL UP MAX.
PHOTO-
GATNODE
N
19j16 3 I /16
MIN. 3 I/8
NCB ! A NC ro BULe 2 1/e • 7/ 16
~ 3/32 MAX.
DWARF-SHELL
NCIDEXT RAD~4Tgry SMALL 4 -PIN
BASE
JEDEC NVA4-26
I I/B°
MA%.
104 RGA Phototube Manual
920 SIDE-ON, TWIN-uNTT type having S-1 response. Wave-
length of maximum spectral response is 8000 ± 1000
GAS angstroms. This type makes use of a quarter-
PHOTODIODE cylindrical photocathode. It weighs approximately
1.1 ounces.
DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (Approx.): 1.8 pf
Cathode to Cathode 1.6 pf
Cathode to Anode (each unit) 0.4 pf
Anode to Anode
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Each Unit, Absolute-Maximum Values):
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) Rating 1 Rating 2 volts
Avex•age Cathode-Current Density 70 max 90 max µa/sq in
30 max 15 max
Average Cathode Current 2 max µa
4 max
Ambient Temperature 100 max °C
100 max
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS (Each Unit): 90 volts
0.0094 a/w
Anode-Supply Voltage µa/lm
Radiant Sensitivity (at 5000 angstroms) 100
Luminous Sensitivity* 2 max µa
Ratio of Luminous Sensitivities (Unit No. 1 to Unit No. 2) 9 max
Gas Amplification Factor**
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C) 0.1 max
MINIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES (Each Unit): 70 or less 90 volts
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.1 min — megohms
DC Load Resistance 0 min — megohms
2.5 min megohms
For average currents above 2 µa — 0.1 min megohms
For average currents below 2 µa —
For average currents above 1 µa
For average currents below 1 µa
•With light input of 0.04 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2870°K.. Ratio of luminous sensitivity is 50 to 175 µa/lm.
~*Ratio of luminous sensitivities at 90 and 25 volts.
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
EACH UNIT
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Technical Data 105
PU2© ©UI PHOTO-
CATHODES
KU2O U4
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DENT~RADIATOION
I/B MAX.
SMALL-SHELL
•SMALL 4 -PIN
BASE
JEDEC N~
A4-5
CARTRIDGE type having S-1 response. Wavelength of 921
maximum spectral response is 8000 ± 1000 ang- GAS
stroms. This type makes use of a semicylindrical PHOTODIODE
photocathode, and has a direct interelectrode capaci-
tance of 1 picofarad. It weighs approximately 0.4
ounce. For curves of typical anode characteristics,
refer to type 930.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 90 max vo}ts
30 max µa/aq in
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC)
Average Cathode-Current Density 3 max ~Ca
Average Cathode Current
Ambient Temperature 100 max C
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 90 votts
0.013 a/w
Anode-Supply Voltage µa/tm
Radiant Sensitivity (at 8000 angstroms) 135
Luminous Sensitivity° 10 max µa
Gas Amplification Factor
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C) 0.01 max
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INCIDENT
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106 RCA Phototube Manual
MINIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES;
Anode-Supply Voltage 70 or less 90 volts
DC Load Resistance: 0.1 min — megohms
For average currents above S µa
For average currents below 3 µa 0 min 2.6 min megohms
For average currents above 2µa 0.1 min
For average currents below 2µa — megohms
— megohms
•With light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 75 to 205 µa/lm.
922 CARTRIDGE type having S-1 response. Wavelength
of maximum spectral response is 8000 ± 1000 ang-
VACUlJM stroms. This type makes use of semicylindrical
PHOTODIODE photocathode, and has a direct interelectrode capaci-
tance of 1 picofarad. It weighs approximately 0.4
ounce. For curves of typical anode characteristics,
refer to type 917.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 600 max volts
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 30 max µa/sq in
Average Cathode-Current Density
Average Cathode Current 6 max µa
Ambient Temperature
100 maa °C
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 250 volts
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.0019 s/w
20 µa/]m
Radiant Sensitivity (at 5000 angstroms)
Luminous Sensitivity 0.005 max µa
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C)
•With light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 12 to 40 µa/lm.
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Technical Data 107
SIDE-ON type having S-1 response. This type is 923
electrically similar to type 930, but has a direct
interelectrode capacitance of 2 picofarads. This type GAS
PHOTODIODE
is used principally for renewal purposes.
NC PHO70-
CAiHODE
NCr t ~K
SMALL-SMELL
WCIDENT,RADIATIDN SMALL 4 -PIN
BASE
JEDEC N'A4-5
SIDE-ON,short-bulb type having S-1 response. Wave- 925
length of maximum spectral response is 8000 ± 1000
VACUUM
angstroms. This type makes use of a semicylindrical PHOTODIODE
photocathode, and ass a direct interelectrode capaci-
tance of 1.6 picofarads. It weighs approximately 0.8
ounce.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 250 maz volts
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 30 max µa/aq in
Average Cathode-Current Density
Average Cathode Current 5 max
Ambient Temperature
100 max C
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 260 volts
0.0019 a/w
Anode-Supply Voltage µa/]m
Radiant Sensitivity (at 8000 angstroms) 20
Luminous Sensitivity µa
Anode Dark Current (at 26°C) 0.0126 maz
with light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 12 to 40 µa/lm.
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JEDEC Nt !'-1'~ MAX.
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108 RCA Phototube Manual
TYPE 925 TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
N LIGHT FLUX—LUMENS=0.5
W
Q: 0.1
Wa 10 40 60 120 160 200 240 280
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ANODE VOLTS 92CM-620sT1
926 CARTRIDGE type having S-3 response. Wavelength of
maximum spectral response is 4200 ± 1000 ang-
VACUUM stroms. This type makes use of a semicylindrical
PHOTODIODE photocathode, and has a direct interelectrode capaci-
tance of 1 picofarad. It weighs approximately 0.4
ounce.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 600 maz volts
30 max µa/eq in
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) µa
Average Cathode-Current Density 5 max
Average Cathode Current
Ambient Temperature 100 max °C
4 TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 926 LIGHT FLUX—LUMENS=0.5
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Technical Data 109
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 250 vo]ts
0.0019 a/w
Anode-Supply Voltage µa/]m
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4200 angstroms) 6.5
Luminous Sensitivity* µa
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C) 0.005 maz
*With light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature of
2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 4 to 15 µa/lm.
r-.890"MA%: -.112'"
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SmE-ox type having S-1 response. Wavelengtli of 927
maximum spectral response is 8000 ± 1000 ang- GAS
stroms. This type makes use of a semicylindrical PHOTODIODE
photocathode, and has a direct interelectrode capaci-
tance of 2 picofarads. It weighs approximately 0.3
ounce.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): Rating 1 Rating 2 volts
70 max 90 max µa/sq in
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 60 max 30 max
Average Cathode-Current Density 4 max µa
Average Cathode Current 2 max
Ambient Temperature 100 maa °C
100 max
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Anode-Supply Voltage 90 volts
0.012 a/w
Radiant Sensitivity (at 8000 angstroms) µa/lm
Luminous Sensitivity* 125
µa
Gas Amplification Factor** 10 max
Anode Dark Current (at 26°C)
0.1 max
MINIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES: 70 or less 90 volts
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.1 min — megohms
DC Load Resistance: 0 min megohms
— 2.5 min megohms
For average currents above 2µa — 0.1 min megohma
For average currents below 2µa
For average currents above 1 µa
For average currents below 1µa
*With light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 75 to 185 µs/lm.
**Ratio of luminous sensitivities at 90 and 26 volts.
110 RCA Phototube Manual
TYPE 927 TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
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ANODE VOLTS
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7'16 MIN
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SMA~E-SHEELL
3-,IEDECANt
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928 NON-DIRECTIONAL type having S-1 response. Wave-
length of maximum spectral response is 8000 ± 1000
GAS angstroms. This type makes use of a cylindrical-
PHOTODIODE mesh photocathode, and has a direct interelectrode
capacitance of 3 picofarada. It weighs approximately
1 ounce.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): Rating 1 Ratin¢ R volts
70 max 90 max µs/sq in
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 60 max 30 max
Average Cathode-Current Density 6 max 3 max µa
Average Cathode Current °C
Ambient Temperature 100 max 100 max
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 90 volts
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.0001 a/w
Radiant Sensitivity Iat 8000 angstroms) µe/lm
Luminous Sensitivity* 65
Gas Amplification Factor• 10 max µa
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C)
0.1 max
MINIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES:
Anode-Supply Voltage 70 or less 90 volts
Technical Da#a 111
DC Load Resistance: 0.1 min — megohms
For average currents above 3µa megohms
For average currents below 3µa 0 min — megohms
For average currents above 2µa — 2.6 min megohms
For average currents below 2 µa — 0.1 min
•With light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2R i0°K. Rauue of luminous sensitivity is 40 to 100 µa/Im.
•"Ratio of luminous sensitivities at 90 and 26 volts.
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 928
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ANODE YOLTS
0
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CYLINDRICAL 2 15 16
MESH PHOTO- MA%.
CATHODE i 3 32
3 '32
T9 BULB
3 916
SMALL-SMELL MAX.
SMALL 4 -PIN
BASE
JEDEC N_
A4-S
NOTE: Incident radiation is perpendicular
to axle of photocathode.
—' -11 ~y MA%.
SIDE-ON type having S-4 response. Wavelength of 929
maximum spectral response is 4000 ± 500 angstroms.
This type makes use of a semicylindrical photo- VACUUM
PHOTODIODE
cathode, and has a direct interelectrode capacitance
of 2.6 picofarads. It weighs approximately 0.9
ounce. For outline and terminal-connection diagram,
refer to type 1P39.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 250 max ~oltc
25 meat µa/aq in
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC)
Average Cathode-Current Density 5 max µa
Average Cathode Current •~C
i Ambient Temperature 76 max
112 RCA Phototube Manual
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 250 volts
0.044
Anode-Supply Voltage a/w
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4000 angstroms) 45 µajlm
Luminous Sensitivity' 0.01'L5 max
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C) µa
*With light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2570 ° K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 25 to 70 µa/lm.
5 TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 929 LIGHT FLUX—LUMENSS` ~.I
0.08
4 0.06
0.04
yw 0.02
a3
fa
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0
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0 50 100 150 200 250 300
ANODE VOLTS 92CM-615171
930 SIDE-ON type having S-1 response. Wavelength of
maximum spectral response is 8000 ± 1000 ang-
GAS stroms. This type makes use of a semicylindrical
PHOTODIODE photocathode, and has a direct interelectrode capaci-
tance of 2.4 picofarads. It weighs approximately 0.9
ounce. For outline and terminal-connection diagram,
refer to type 1P40.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): Rating 1 Rating 2 volts
70 max 90 max µa/aq in
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 60 max 30 max
Average Cathode-Current Density 3 max µa
Average Cathode Current 6 max
Ambient Temperature 100 max °C
100 max
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS; 90 volts
0.013 a/w
Anode-Supply Voltage µs/hn
Radiant Sensitivity (at 8000 angstroms) 135
Luminous Sensitivity µa
Gas Amplification Factor** 10 max
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C) 0.1 max
MINIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES: 70 or less 90 volts
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.1 min — megohms
DC Load Resistance: 0 min — megohms
— megohms
For average currents above 3µa 2.5 min megohms
For average currents below 3µa — 0.1 min
For average currents above 2µa
For average currents below 2µa
With light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 90 to 205 µa/lm.
i'Ratio of luminous sensitivities at 90 and 2b volts.
Technics! Data 113
16 TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 930
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ANODE VOLTS
20
92CM-460672
NINE-sTACE, side-on type having S-4 response. Wave- 931A
length of maximum response is 4000 ± 500 ang-
stroms. This type makes use of cesium-antimony MULTIPLIER
dynodes and acesium-antimony, opaque photocathode. PHOTOTUBE
Window material is Corning No. 0080 lime glass or
equivalent. Tube weighs approximately 1.6 ounces
and has anon -hygroscopic base. For outline and
terminal-connection diagram, refer to type 1P21.
DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (Approx.): 4.4 pf
6 Df
Anode to Dynode Na. 9
Anode to All Other Electrodes
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 1250 max volts
Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 250 max volts
250 max volts
Between anode and cathode 250 max volts
Between anode and dynode Na 9 1 max
Between consecutive dynodes 76 max ma
Between dynode No. 1 and cathode °C
Average Anode Current
Ambient Temperature
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 1000 760 voila
24000 3300 a/w
DC Supply Voltage* a/w
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4000 angstroms) 0.03 0.03 s/Im
Cathode Radiant Sensitivity (at 4000 angstroms) 24 3.3 Ma/]m
Luminous Sensitivity** 30
Cathode Luminous Sensitivity+ 30 ntm
Current Amplification 800,000 110,000 Dlm
Equivalent Anode-Dark-Current Input at 25°C
2.6 max —
at a luminous sensitivity of 20 a/lm
Equivalent Noise Input+* 0.95 —
*DC supply voltage (E) is connected across a voltage divider which provides 1/10 of E
between cathode and dynode No. 1, 1/10 of E for each succeeding dynode stage, and 1/10 of E
between dynode No. 9 and anode.
**With light input of 10 microlumens from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color
temperature of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 4.5 to 300 a/Im at 1000 volts
'With light input of 0.01 lumen from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color tem-
perature of 2870°K ; 100 volts applied between photocathode and all other electrodes connected
as anode.
++At tube temperature of 25°C and with external shield connected to cathode; bandwidth ie
equal to 1 cycle per second. Atungsten-filament light source at a color temperature of 2870°K
is interrupted at a low audio frequency to produce incident radiation pulses alternating
between zero and the value stated. The "on" period of the pulse is equal to the "ofP' period.
114 RCA Phototube Manual
2.5 TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
2 ,a`' TYPE 931A
Nw VOLTS/STAGE =100
1.5 ICO
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a 25
10
0.5
50 100 150 200 250
ANODE-TO-DYNODE-No.9 VOLTS 92cM-626BT5
SENSITIVITY AND CURRENT EQUIVALENT-NOISE-INPUT
AMPLIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTIC
TYPE 931A rvpE 931A
VOLTS /STAGE = I/10 E VOLTS/STAGE=100 BANDWIDTH:I CPS
ANODE-TO-DYNODE-No.9 VOLTS=1/10 E
EXTERNAL SHIELD-TO-ANODE VOL75=-1000 4
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FIELD ON ANODE CURRENT
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ANODE-TO-CATHODE SUPPLY VOLTS (E)
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MAGNETIC FIELD INTENSITY—GAUSSES
92CS-766472
Technical Data 1'F5
VARIATION IN SENSITIVITY OF
PHOTOCATHODE ACROSS ITS PROJECTED
WIDTH IN PLANE OF GRILL
rrPE 931A DIA. APPROX,
SPOT SIZE ~I MM
GRILL TOWARD OBSERVER,BASE DOWN.
NCAOTRHMOADLETOWIPDLTAHNPEROOJFEGCRTEILDL
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DISTANCE ALONG PLANE OF GRILL
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT—MILLIMETERS
92CS-7667T2
SIDE-ON type having S-4 response. Wavelength of 934
maximum spectral response is 4000 ± 500 angstroms.
This type makes use of a semicylindrical photo- VACUUM
PHOTODIODE
cathode, and has a direct interelectrode capacitance
of 1.5 picofarads. It weighs approximately 0.4 ounce.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (A@solute-Maximum Values}; 260 max volts
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 30 max µa/sq in
Average Cathode-Current Density 4 max µa
Average Cathode Current
Ambient Temperature 75 maa C
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 260 Volta
0.029 sw
Anode-Supply Voltage µa lm
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4000 angstroms) 30
Luminous Sensitivity µ5
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C) 0.006 maa
`With light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 19 to 75 µa/lm.
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 934
6 I IGHT FLUX—LUMENS=0.2
WN O.I5
0W: 0.1
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2
0 40 80 120 Ib0 200 240' 280
ANODE VOLTS 92CM-6479T1
116 RCA Phototube Manual
PHOTO- ees MAx. WCIDENT~RADIFTIDN
CATHODE
TabMIN.
T Shy' BULB
SMPEEVEELL i
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935 SIDE-ON type having S-5 response. Wavelength of
maximum spectral response is 3400 ± 500 angstroms.
VACUUM This type features a very low anode dark current.
PHOTODIODE It makes use of a semicylindrical photocathode, and
has a direct interelectrode capacitance of 0.6 pico-
farad. It weighs approximately 1 ounce.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 250 max volts
AnodeSupply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 30 max µa/sq in
Average Cathode-Current Density
Average Cathode Current 10 max µa
Ambient Temperature
76 max C
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 260 volts
0.043 a/w
Anode•Supply Voltage µs/lm
Radiant Sensitivity (at 3400 angstroms) 35
Luminous Sensitivity 0.0005 maz µa
Anode Dark Current (at 26°C)
•With light input of 0.1 lumen from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2670°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 18 to 70 µa/hn.
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Technical Data 117
4 TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 939 LIGHT FLUX~LUMENS= 0.1
3 0.08
N 0 06
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0 40 80 120 160 200 240 280
ANODE VOLTS 92CM-6478TI
TEN-STAGE, head-on, flat-faceplate type having 5-11 2020
response. Wavelength of maximum response is 4400
± 500 angstroms. This type makes use of copper- MULTIPLIER
beryllium dynodes and a cesium-antimony, semi- PHOTOTUBE
transparent photocathode having ahigh-conductivity
grating. Window material is Corning No. 0080 lime
glass or equivalent. Tube weighs approximately 5.2
ounces and has anon-hygroscopic base.
DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (Approx.); 4.4 pt
7 pf
Anode to Dynode No. 10
Anode to All Othex Electrodes
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): ~ 1500 max volts
Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 250 max volts
Between anode and cathode 400 max volts
Between anode and dynode No. 10 400 max
Between dynode No. 1 and cathode volts
Between focusing electrode and cathode 2 max ma
0.1 max lm
Average Anode Current 7b max °C
Cathode Irradiationt
Ambient Temperature
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 1250 volts
4800 a/w
DC Supply Voltage* 0.04 a/w
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms)
Cathode Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms) 0.0 a/]m
Luminous Sensitivity: 3.6 a/lm
At 0 cps** 50 µa/lm
With dynode Na 10 as output electrode 0.03 min µa
Cathode Luminous Sensitivity: 120,000
With tungsten light source* nlm
With blue light source' 2.25 max plm
7
Current Amplification
Equivalent Anode-Dark-Current Input at 26°C
at a luminous sensitivity of 20 a/lm
Equivalent Noise Inputij'
j~Above this value of cathode irradiation, serious loss in linearity between light input and
anode current will be caused by the resistivity of the cathode.
*DC supply voltage (E) is connected across a voltage divider which provides 1/6 of E between
cathode and dynode No. 1, 1/12 of E for each succeeding dynode stage, and 1/12 of E between
dynode Na 10 and anode. Focusing-electrode voltage is adjusted to that value between 10 and
60 per cent of dynode No. 1 potential (referred to cathode) which provides maximum anode
current.
**With light input of 10 microlumens from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color
temperature of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 2.5 to 75 a/lm at 1250 volts.
'With light input of 0.01 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2570°K ; 200 volts applied between photocathode and all other electrodes connected as anode.
118 RCA Phototube hlanuai
'Same conditions as (*), but a blue filter is used (Corning C.S. No. 5-58, glass code No. 5113,
polished to Y/ stock thickness).
1tAt tube temperature of 25°C and with external shield connected to cathode; bandwidth is
equal to 1 cycle per second. A tungsten-filament light source at a color temperature of
2870°K is interrupted at a low audio frequency to produce incident radiation pulses alter-
nating between zero and the value stated. The "on" period of the pulse is equal to the "off"
period.
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 2020 ~~ 1
DYNODE-No.I-TO-CATHODE VOLTS=200
-VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING STAGE = 100
FOCUSING ELECTRODE IS ADJUSTED FOR
MAXIMUM ANODE CURRENT.
N 300
250
w 200
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100 150 200 250 92CM-e6417
ANODE-TO-DYNODE-No.fO VOLTS
SENSITIVITY ANO CURRENT
AMPLIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 2020 2tli(y oHoro-
DYNODE-No. I-TO-CATHODE VOLTS = i/6 E ~~e~- CATHODE
VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING STAGE = 1/12 E DIAMETER
ANODE-TO-DYNODE No. 10 VOLTS =1/12 E
FOCUSING-ELECTRODE VOLTAGE ADJUSTED FOR IIi2••MIN.
MAXIMUM ANODE CURRENT.
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ANODE-TO-CATHODE SUPPLY VOLTS (E
92CM-863771
Technical Data 119
EFFECT OF MAGNETIC TYPICAL ANODE-DARK-CURRENT
FIELD ON ANODE CURP.ENT CHARAGTERPSTIC
TYPE 2020 TYPE 2020
DYNODE-No.I-TO-CATHODE VOLTS=1/6 E
MAGNETIC FIELD IS PARALLEL TO DYNODE—CAGE AXIS. VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING
IN STAGE=I/12 E
POSITIVE VALUES ARE FOR LINES Of FORCE FROM Y ZW
ANODE-TO-DYNODE-No.9 VOLTS=1/12 E
LEFT TO RIGHT WITH BASE DOWN AND BASE KEY FOCUSING ELECTRODE ADJUSTED TO
o~ 25QDE CURRENT.
TOWARD OBSERVER.
DYNODE—No.I —TO—CATHODE VOLTS =t50 o 1 108 TUBEOTEMPERATURE
EACH SUCCEEDING —STAGE VOLTS =100
Z FOCUSING ELECTRODE IS ADJUSTED FOR MAXIMUM Z F- 6
ANODE CURRENT.
~ 100
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MAGNETIC FIELD INTENSITY—GAUSSES 0 02 103
92CS-613672 LUMINOUS SENS T VITY —
AMPERES/LUMEN 9zcs-864oT
TEN-STAGE, ruggedized, head-on type having 5-11 re- 2067
sponse. Wavelength of maximum response is 4400
± 500 angstroms. This type makes use of cesium- MULTIPLiI_It
antimony dynodes and acesium-antimony, semitrans- PHOTOTUBE
parent photocathode having a circular hemispherical
shape. Window material is Corning No. 0080 lime
glass or equivalent. Tube weighs approximately 1.8
ounces without base.
DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (Approx.); 4 pf
7 pf
Anode to Dynode No. 10
Anode to All Other Electrodes
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 1250 max volts
250 max volts
DC Supply Voltage: 200 max volts
Between anode and cathode 300 max volts
Between anode and dynode No. 10 0.75 max
Between consecutive dynodes ma
Between dynode Na 1 and cathode 76 max
°C
Average Anode Current
Ambient Temperature
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 1000 volts
12000 a/w
DC Supply Voltage' 0.036 a/w
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms) a/lm
Cathode Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms) 16
Luminous Sensitivity*' µa/]m
Cathode Luminous Sensitivity: 46 µa/lm
0.03 min
With tungsten light source' 330,000 nlm
With blue light source~~
Current Amplification 3 maa plm
Equivalent Anode-Dark-Current Input at 25°C
at a luminous sensitivity of 20 a/lm 6.6
Equivalent Noise Inputj'
'DC supply voltage (E) is connected acrasa a voltage divider which Drovidea 1/8 of E be-
tween cathode and dynode No. 1, 1/12 of E for each succeeding dynode stage, and 1/12 of E
between dynode No. 10 and anode.
►'With light input of 1 microlumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color tem-
perature of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 3.3 to 100 a/lm at 1000 volts.
With light input of 0.01 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color tempera-
ture of 2870°K ; 200 volts applied between cathode and all other electrodes connected as anode.
~*Same conditions as ('), but a blue filter is used (Corning C.S. No. 5-58, glass code No. 6113,
polished to ~z stock thickness).
tAt tube temperature of 25°C and with external shield connected to cathode; bandwidth is
equal to 1 cycle per second. Atungsten-filament light source at a color temperature of 2870°K
is interrupted at a low audio frequency to produce incident radiation pulses alternating be-
tween zero and the value stated. The "on" period of the pulse is equal to the "off" period.
120 RCA Phototube Manual
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 2067
DYNODE-No.I-TO-CATHODE VOLTS=167
-VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING STAGE = 83
N 100
W 80
W LIGHT FLUX—MICROLUMENS=60
40
~ I.5 20
a
ANODE-TO-DYNODE-No 10 VOLTS
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SENSITIVITY AND CURRENT Am 1.50• +A6' i
AMPLIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS DIA.
TYPE 2067 2.80'
DYNODE-No.I-TO-CATHODE VOLTS =I/6 E 1.24" MIN. MAX.
VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING STAGE=I/12 E DIA.
ANODE -TO-DYNODE No.10 VOLTS=1/12 E_
A mmaW N A mma N P ~ACEPLATE- 2.44"
■■■......1.1111111 ~I 2 06"
PHOTOCATIiODE—
SENSITIVITY—AMPERES/LUMEN (COLOR TEMP. 2870° K) A mma ■■■■■1.IIR A mma N A mma N A mma N T12 BULB MA%.
Am m (~ 41.56 MA%. DIA
CURRENT AMPLIFICATION 12 SEMIFLEXIBLE LEADS
A20"5.005' DIA. 3o MAx. DIA.
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ANODE-TO- CATHODE SUPPLY VOLTS E
92GM-118167
Technical Data 121
SIDE-oN type having unobstructed photocathode area 4409
and S-4 response. Wavelength of maximum spectral
response is 4000 ± 500 angstroms. This type makes GAS
use of a semicylindrical photocathode, and has a PHOTODIODE
direct interelectrode capacitance of 2.4 picofarads.
It weighs approximately 0.9 ounce. For outline and
terminal-connection diagram, refer to type 1P40.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (AbsoluTe-Maximum Values): Rating 1 Rating 2 volts
80 max 100 max µa/s4 in
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 60 max 30 max
Average Cathode-Current Density 6 max 3 max µa
Average Cathode Current
Ambient Temperature 75 max 7b max 'C
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 90 volts
0.13 aw
Anode-Supply Voltage 135 µam
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4000 angstroms)
Luminous Sensitivity* 5.5 max µa
Gas Amplification Factor 0.050 max
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C)
MINIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES: 80 or less 90 voNs
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.1 min — megohms
0 min megohms
DC Load Resistance: — 2.5 min megohms
For avex•age currents above 3µa — 0.1 min megohms
For average currents below 3µa
For average currents above 1 µa
For average currents below 1 µa
•With light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2810°C. Range of luminous sensitivity is 75 to 205 µa/]m.
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 4409
20 0
A`'
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5
0.01
20 40 60 80 100 92CM-111457
ANODE VOLTS
4438
TEN-STAGE, ruggedized, flat-faceplate type having
5-11 response. Wavelength of maximum response is MULTIPLIER
4400 ± 500 angstroms. This type makes use of PHOTOTUBE
cesium-antimony dynodes and aflat-circular, cesium-
antimony, semitransparent photocathode. Window
material is Corning No. 0080 lime glass or equiva-
lent. Tube weighs approximately 2 ounces.
:122 RCA Phototube Manual
DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (Approx.): 4 pf
7 pf
Anode to Dynode No. 10
Anode to All Other Electrodes
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 1250 max volts
260 mas volts
DC Supply Voltage: volts
Between anode and cathode 200 max
Between anode and dynode No. 10 volts
Between consecutive dynodes 300 max ma
Between dynode No. 1 and cathode 0.75 max °C
Average Anode Current 76 maa
Ambient Temperature
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 1000 750 volts
a/w
DC Supply Voltage* 22000 2200 s/w
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms) 0.036 0.036
Cathode Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms) a/lm
Luminous Sensitivity: 27 2.7 a/lm
18 1.8
At 0 cps** µa/lm
With dynode No. 10 as output electrode 45 45 µa
Cathode Luminous Sensitivity:
0.028 min 0.028 min nlm
With tungsten light source' plm
With blue light source*+ 800,000 60000
Current Amplification µa
Equivalent Anode-Dark-Current Input at 25°C 2.5 maa —
at a luminous sensitivity of 20 a/lm 4—
Equivalent Noise Input}
Dark Current to Any Electrode except Anode at 25°C 0.75 maa —
*DC supply voltage (E) is connected across a voltage divider which provides 1/8 of E be-
tween cathode and dynode No. 1, 1/12 of E for each succeeding dynode stage, and 1/12 of E
between dynode No. 10 and anode.
**With light input of 10 mierolumens from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color tem-
perature of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 10 to 300 a/lm at 1000 volts.
'With light input of 0.01 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color tempera-
ture of 2870°K; 200 volts applied between cathode and all other electrodes connected as anode.
++Same conditions as (+), but a blue filter is used (Coming C.S. No. b-58, glass code No. 5113,
polished to ~ stock thickness).
tAt tube temperature of 25°C and with external shield connected to cathode; bandwidth is
equal to 1 cycle per second. A tungsten-filament light source at a color temperature of 2870°K
is interrupted at a low audio frequency to produce incident radiation pulses alternating be•
tween zero and the value stated. The "on" period of the pulse is equal to the "off" period.
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS )
i
TYPE 4438
DYNODE-No.I-TO-CATHODE VOLTS = 167
VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING STAGE = 63
2
ur 60
nw: 50
w 40
~ 1.5 LIGHT FLUX—MICROLUMENS=30
20
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ANODE-TO-DYNODE-No.10 VOLTS 92CM-7255T5
Technical Data 123
TYPICAL ANODE-DARK-CURRENT
CHARACTERISTIC
rrPE 4438
DYNODE-No.-TO-CATHODE VOLTS=1/6 E
Y VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING STAGE=1/12 E
Z~ _ ANODE-TO- YNODE-No.10 VOLTS I/12 E
~ 108 TUBE TEMPERATURE=25° C
c
I~ 6 1 SENSITIVITY AND CURRENT
of a AMPLIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS
Zj i
a o. 2 TYPE 4438
UNSTABLE--1 DYNODE-No. -TO-CATHODE VOLTS=1/6 E
1 VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING STAGE = I/12 E
ANODE-TO-DYNODE-No.lO VOLTS=1/12 E
Z? 108 1
~~~~~1111
>J~Z 6 I LUMEN (COLOR TEMP. 2870° K)
4 i ~ mm~ N A mm N A mm~ N Am ~~~ ,,~y.1111
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6 2 4 68 2 4 680 2 4 6 2 4 68
QI 100
LUMINOUS SENSITIVITY— Ni
AMPERES/LUMEN 9zcs-114367
1.50" 4 .06~ ~~ 5~~~~■~/~~ N A mm~ N A mm_ N A mm CURRENT AMPLIFICATION
DIA.
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712 BULB
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6 T 89
S00 1000
1250
ANODE-TO-CATHODE SUPPLY VOLTS (E
92CM-I 4397
NOTE: Incident radiation is into end of
bulb.
TEN-STAGE, ruggedized, flat-faceplate type having 4439
5-11 response. Wavelength of maximum response is
4400 ± 500 angstroms. This type makes use of MULTIPLIER
cesium-antimony dynodes and a cesium-antimony, PHOTOTUBE
semitransparent photocathode. Window material is
Corning No. 0080 lime glass or equivalent. This type
is identical to type 4438, but has asmall-shell duo-
decal base attached to flexible leads. This base is for
testing purposes and should be removed prior to in-
stallation.
124 RCA Phototube Manual
4440 TEN-STAGE, ruggedized, flat-faceplate type having
5-11 response. Wavelength of maximum response is
MULTIPLIER 4400 ± 500 angstroms. This type makes use of
PHOTOTUBE cesium-antimony dynodes and aflat-circular, cesium-
antimony, semitransparent photocathode. Window
material is Corning No. 0080 lime glass or equiva-
lent. Tube weighs approximately 2.2 ounces and has
a non-hygroscopic base. This tube is electrically iden-
tical to type 4438, but has a different outline and
terminal connections.
I'~0a' A. i
1.24' M~IN•. 4. 2'
FACEPLATE-~ DIA. MAIL
PNOTOCATNODE -
T12 BULB
UI.TFASHORT
SMALL-SMELL
DUDDECAL
12-PIN BASE
JEDEC No. 812-186
DYI M
NOTE: Incident radiation is into end o[
bulb.
4441 TEN-sTACE, ruggedized, flat-faceplate type having
S-11 response. Wavelength of maximum response is
MULTIPLIER 4400 ± 500 angstroms. This type makes use of
PHOTOTUBE
cesium-antimony dynodes and aflat-circular, cesium-
antimony, semitransparent photocathode. Window
material is Corning No. 0080 lime glass or equiva-
lent. Tube weighs approximately 3 ounces. This type
has a special photocathode connection which assures
continuous cathode contact under severe operating
conditions. It is identical to type 4438 except for the
following capacitances and dimensional outline:
DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (Approx.): 3.2 D2
Anode to Dynode No. 10 6 p[
Anode to All Other Electrodes
Technical Data 125
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FACEPLAT~ DIA.
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DIA,
1.56" MAX.
DIA.
SIDE-ON type having S-4 response. Wavelength of 55 1
maximum spectral response is 4000 ± 500 angstroms.
This type makes use of a semicylindrical photo- GAS
cathode, and has a direct interelectrode capacitance PHOTODIODE
of 2.6 picofarads. It weighs approximately 0.9
ounce. For outline and terminal-connection diagram,
refer to type 1P40.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): Rating 1 Rating t volte
80 max 100 max µa/sq in
Anode-SuDPIy Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 60 max
Average Cathode-Current Density 30 max µa
Average Cathode Current 6 max "C
Ambient Temperature 3 max
76 max volts
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: ?6 max aw
Anode-Supply Voltage µa/1m
Radiant Sensitivity (at 6000 angstroms) 90
Luminous Sensitivity* 0.13
136
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 5581
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ANODE VOLTS
126 RCA Phototube Manual
Gas Amplification Factor• 6.6 maz µa
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C) 0.05 max
MINIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES: 80 or less 100 volts
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.1 min megohms
DC Load Resistance: megohms
0 min — megohms
For average currents above 3µa megohms
For average currents below 3µa — 2.6 min
For average currents above 1 µa
For average currents below 1µs — 0.1 min
With light input of 0.1 lumen from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 75 to 205 µa/]m.
•*Ratio of luminous sensitivities at 90 and 25 volts.
552 CARTRIDGE type having S-4 response. Wavelength of
maximum spectral response is 4000 ± 500 angstroms.
GAS This type makes use of a semicylindrical photo-
PHOTODIODE cathode, and has a direct interelectrode capacitance
of 2.3 picofarads. It weighs approximately 0.4
ounce.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): Rating 1 Rating 2 volts
µa/aq in
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 80 max 100 max
Average Cathode-Current Density 40 max µa
Average Cathode Current 20 max
Ambient Temperature 4 max 2 max °C
76 max 76 max
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS; 90 volts
0.12 s/w
Anode-Supply Voltage µa/lm
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4000 angstroms) 120
Luminous Sensitivity 6.5 maz µa
Gas Amplification Factor's 0.05 maz
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C)
MINIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES: 80 or less 100 volts
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.1 min — megohms
DC Load Resistance: 0 min megohms
— megohms
For average currents above 8µa — 2.5 min megohms
For average currents below 3µa — 0.1 min
For average currents above 1µa
For average currents below 1µa
With light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament ]amp operated at a color temperature
of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 80 to 175 µs/lm.
•Ratio of luminous sensitivities at 90 and 26 volts.
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 5582
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ANODE VOLTS
Technical Data 127
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SIDE-ON type having S-4 response. Wavelength of 5583
maximum spectral response is 4000 ± 500 angstroms.
This type makes use of a semicylindrical photo- GAS
cathode, and has a direct interelectrode capacitance PHOTODIODE
of 2 picofarads. It weighs approximately 0.3 ounce.
For curves of typical anode characteristics, refer to
type 5581. For outline and terminal-connection dia-
gram, refer to type 927.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): Rating 1 Rating E volts
80 maa 100 max µa/sq in
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 40 max
Average Cathode-Current Density 4 max 20 max µa
Average Cathode Current 2 max °C
Ambient Temperature 76 maa
76 max
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 90 volts
a/w
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.13 µa/lm
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4000 angstroms) 135
Luminous Sensitivity 5.5 m µa
Gas Amplification Factor'• 0.06 max
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C)
MINIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES: 80 or less 100 Volta
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.1 min — megohms
DC Load Resistance: 0 min megohms
— 2.6 min megohms
For average currents above 3µa — 0.1 min megohms
For average currents below 3µa
For average currents above 1µa
For average currents below 1µa
With light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2870°K. Rance of luminous sensitivity is 7b to 205 µa/lm.
•Ratio of luminous sensitivities at 90 and 25 volts.
i
128 RCA Phototube Manual
5584 SIDE-DN, TwIN-UNIT type having S-4 response. Wave-
GAS length of maximum spectral response is 4000 ± 500
PHOTODIODE angstroms. This type makes use of a quarter-
cylindrical photocathode, and weighs approximately
1.1 ounces. For curves of typical anode characteris-
tics, refer to type 5582. For outline and terminal-
connection diagram, refer to type 920.
DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (Approx.): 1.8 pf
Cathode to Cathode 1.0 pf
Cathode to Anode (each unit) 0.4 pf
Anode to Anode
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Each Unit, Absolute-Maximum Values):
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) Rating 1 Rating 2 volts
Average Cathode-Current Density 80 max 100 max µa/aq in
Average Cathode Current 20 max
Ambient Temperature 4 max 10 max µa
76 max 2 max °C
76 max
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTIC$ (Each Unit): 90 volts
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.12 a/w
Radiant sensitivity (at 4000 angstroms) 120 µs/lm
Luminous Sensitivity*
Ratio of Luminous Sensitivities (Unit No. 1 to Unit No. 2) 2 max µa
Gas Amplification Factor** 5.5 max
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C) 0.050 max
MINIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES (Each Unit): 80 or less 100 volts
Anode-Supply Voltage megohma
DC Load Resistance: 0.1 min — megohms
0 min 2.6 min megohms
For average currents above 3µa — 0.1 min megohms
For average currents below 3µa —
For average currents above 1 µa
For average currents below 1µa
'with a light input of 0.04 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color tempera-
ture of 2570°K. Ratio of luminous sensitivities is 80 to 17b µa/]m.
*'Ratio of luminous sensitivities at 90 and 25 volts.
5652 C'iOMPOSITE anode-photocathode, side-on type having
S-4 response. Wavelength of maximum spectral re-
VACUUM
PHOTODIODE sponse is 4000 ± 500 angstroms. This type has
two flat photoemissive electrodes positioned at
right angles to each other, either of which can be
used as a photocathode or as an anode. In addition,
a balancing capacitance (C2) is provided within the
tube. This type weighs approximately 1 ounce, and
has anon-hygroscopic base.
DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (Approx.): 1 pf
Between base pins 4 and 8 (Ci) 1 pf
Between base pins 3 and 4 (Cx) 0.3 max pf
Difference between Ci and Ca
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 250 max volts
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 30 max µa/sq in
Average Cathode-Current Density 4 max µa
Average Cathode Current 75 max
Ambient Temperature °C
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS; 250 volts
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.044 a/w
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms) µa/lm
Luminous Sensitivity' 45
Anode Dark Current (at 26°C) 0.01 max µa
•With light input of 0.02 lumen fmm atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 19 to 70 µa/Im.
Technical Dafa 129
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SIDE-oN type having S-4 response. Wavelength of 5653
maximum spectral response is 4000 ± 500 angstroms.
This type makes use of a semicylindrical photo- VACUUM
cathode, and has a direct interelectrode capacitance PHOTODIODE
of 2.6 picofarads. It weighs approximately 0.9 ounce.
For curves of typical anode characteristics, refer to
type 929. For outline and terminal-connection dia-
gram, refer to type 1P39.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absalute-Maximum Values): 250 max volts
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 25 max µs/sq in
Average Cathode-Current Density
Average Cathode Current 5 max µa
Ambient Temperature
76 max "C
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 250 volts
0.044 a/w
Anode-Supply Voltage
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4000 angstroms) 45 µa/hn
Luminous Sensitivity*
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C) 0.25 max µa
•with light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 20 to 100 µa/lm.
TEN-sTACE, head-on, curved-faceplate type having 5819
5-11 response. Wavelength of maximum response is
4400 ± 500 angstroms. This type makes use of MULTIPLIER
cesium-antimony dynodes and a curved-circular, PHOTOTUBE
cesium-antimony, semitransparent photocathode.
Window material is Corning No. 0080 lime glass or
equivalent. Tube weighs approximately 5.2 ounces
and has anon-hygroscopic base.
DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (Approx.): 1000 4.2 pf
20000 6.b Df
Anode to Dynode No. 10
Anode to All Other Electrodes 0.04 1250 max molts
250 max molts
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Alasolute-Maximum Values): 300 max molts
0.75 max
Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 75 max ma
Between anode and cathode °C
Between anode and dynode No. 10 750
Between dynode No. 1 and cathode 2000 volts
0.04 a/w
Average Anode Current a/w
Ambient Temperature
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
DC Supply Voltage•
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms)
Cathode Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms)
130 RSA Phatatube Manual
Luminous Sensitivity: 26 2.5 a/lm
At 0 cps** 15 1.5 a/Im
With dynode No. 10 as output electrode
50 b0 µa/Im
Cathode Luminous Sensitivity: µa
0.04 min 0.04 min
With tungsten light source+ nlm
500,000 b0000 plm
With blue light source++
Current Amplification 2 max — µa
7—
Equivalent Anode-Dark-Current Input at 25°C
at a luminous sensitivity of 20 a/Im 0.75 max —
Equivalent Noise Inputj•
Dark Current at any Electrode Except Anode
at 25°C
*DC supply voltage (E) is connected across a voltage divider which provides 1/6 of E be-
tween cathode and dynode No. 1, 1/12 of E for each succeeding dynode stage, and 1/12 of E
between dynode No. 10 and anode.
**With light input of 10 microlumens from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color
temperature of 2810°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 10 to 300 a/lm at 1000 volts.
+With light input of 0.01 lumen from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color tempera-
ture of 2870°K ; 167 volts applied between cathode and al] other electrodes connected as anode.
++Same conditions as (+), but a blue filter is used (Corning C.S No. 6-55, glass code No. 6113,
polished to ~ stock thickness).
tAt tube temperature of 25°C and with external shield connected to cathode• bandwidth is
equal to 1 cycle per second. Atungsten-filament light source at a color temperature of 28'i0°K
is interrupted at a low audio frequency to produce incident radiation pulses alternating be-
tween zero and the value stated. The "on" period of the pulse is equal to the "off" period.
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
2.5 TYPE 5819 11 1
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Technical Data 131
DAIIS—~ PHOTO- SENSITIVITY AND CURRENT
-CATHODE AMPLIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS
DIAMETER
TYPE 5819
11116 MIN, DYNODE-No.I-TO-CATHODE VOLTS=1/6 E
VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING STAGE=1/12 E
ANODE-TO-DYNODE-No.10 VOLTS= /12 E __
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ANODE-TO-CATHODE SUPPLY VOLTS (E
92CM-725874
TEN-STAGE, head-on, flat-faceplate type having 5-11 6199
response. Wavelength of maximum response is 4400
± 500 angstroms. This type makes use of a flat- MULTIPLIER
circular, cesium-antimony, semitransparent photo- PHOTOTUBE
cathode. Window material is Corning No. 0080 lime
glass or equivalent. Tube weighs approximately 22
ounces and has anon-hygroscopic base. An output
of opposite polarity may be obtained by use of dynode
No. 10 as the output electrode; with this arrange-
ment, the anode serves only as a collector. For curves
of typical anode characteristics, anode-dark-current
characteristics, and sensitivity and current amplifi-
cation characteristics, refer to type 4438.
DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (Approx.): 4 pf
Anode to Dynode No. 10 ~ pi
Anode to All Other Electrodes
1250 max volts
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 250 max volts
Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC): 200 max volts
300 max volts
Between anode and cathode 0.75 max
Between anode and dynode No. 10 75 max ma
Between consecutive dynodes °C
Between dynodz No. 1 and cathode
Average Anode Current
Ambient Temperature
132 RCA Phototube Manual
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 1000 750 voita
DC Supply Voltage* 22000 2200 a/w
0.036 a/w
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms) Q036
Cathode Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms) s/Im
Luminous Sensitivity: 27 2.7 a/lm
16 1.6
At 0 cps'* µa/lm
With dynode Na 10 as output electrode 4b 45 µa
Cathode Luminous Sensitivity
With tungsten light source+ 0.025 min 0.028 min nlm
With blue light source++ plm
Current Amplification 600,000 60000
Equivalent Anode-Dark-Current Input at 25°C µa
at a luminous sensitivity of 20 a/Im 2.6 max —
Equivalent Noise Inputt 4 —
Dark Current at any Electrode Except
Anode at 25°C 0.75 max —
*DC supply voltage (E) is connected across a voltage divider which provides 1/6 of E be-
tween cathode and dynode No. 1, 1/12 of E for each succeeding dynode stage, and 1/12 of E
between dynode No. 10 and anode.
**With light input of 10 microlumens from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color
temperature of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 10 to 300 a/lm at 1000 volts.
+With light input of 0.01 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color tempera-
ture of 2870°K ; 167 volts applied between cathode and all other electrodes connected as anode.
++Same conditions as (*), but a blue filter is used (Corning 0.S No. 5-58, glass code No.
5113, polished to I/2 stock thickness).
fAt tube temperature of 25°C and with external shield connected to cathode; bandwidth is
equal to 1 cycle"per second. Atungsten-filament light source at a color temperature of 2870°K
is interrupted at a low audio frequency to produce incident radiation pulses alternating he-
tween zero and the value stated. The "on' period of the pulse is equal to the "off" period.
pHOTOCATHOOE 1.56"MAX. /FACEPLATE
DIAM€TER ~ DIA.
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NOTE: Incident radlstion is into end of
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12 -PIN BASE
JEDEC No. BI2-43
6217 TEN-STAGE, head-on, curved-faceplate type having
5-10 response. Wavelength of maximum response
MULTIPLIER is 4500 ± 300 angstroms. This type makes use
PHOTOTUBE
of cesium-antimony dynodes and a curved-circu-
lar, silver-bismuth-oxygen-cesium, semitransparent
photocathode. Window material is Corning No. 0080
lime glass or equivalent. Tube weighs approximately
5.2 ounces, and has a non-hygroscopic base. For
curves of typical anode characteristics, anode-dark-
current characteristics, and sensitivity and current
amplification characteristics, refer to type 4438. For
outline and terminal-connection diagram, refer to
type 5819.
DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (Approx.): 4.2 pf
Anode to Dynode No. 10 16.G pf
Anode to All Other Electrodes
Technical Data 133
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 1250 max volts
250 max
Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 300 max volts
Between anode and cathode 0.75 max volts
Between anode and dynode No. 10 75 max
Between dynode No. 1 and cathode ma
°C
Average Anode Current
Ambient Temperature
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 1000 750 volts
12000 1000 a/w
DC Supply Voltage* 0.02 a/w
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4500 angstroms) 0.02 a/lm
Cathode Radiant Sensitivity (at 4600 angstroms) 24 2..4
Luminous Sensitivity** µa/lm
Cathode Luminous Sensitivity: 40 40 µa
0.05 min 0.05 min
With tungsten light source' nlm
With red-infrared light source++ 600,000 00000 plm
Current Amplification
Equivalent Anode-Dark-Current Input at 25°C at a 25 max — µa
luminous sensitivity of 20 a/lm 40 —
Equivalent Noise Input}'
Dark Current to Any Electrode except 0.75 max —
Anode at 25°C
*DC supply voltage (E) is connected across a voltage divider which provides 1/6 of E be-
tween cathode and dynode Na 1, 1/12 of E for each succeeding dynode stage, and 1/12 of E
between dynode No. 10 and anode.
**With light input of 10 microlumens from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color
temperature of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 10 to 300 a/lm at 1000 volts.
+With light input of 0.01 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color tempera-
ture of 2870°K ; 200 volts applied between cathode and all other electrodes connected as anode.
++Same conditions as (+), but ared-infrared filter is used (combination of Corning C.S. Nos.
3-07 and 7-59, glass code Nos. 3482 and 5850, respectively).
-(At tube temperature of 25°C and with external shield connected to cathode; bandwidth is
equal to 1 cycle per second. Atungsten-filament light source at a color temperature of 2870°K
is interrupted at a low audio frequency to produce incident radiation pulses alternating be-
tween zero and the value stated. The "on" period of the pulse. is equal to the "off" period
NINE-STAGE, side-on type having S-4 response. Wave- 6328
length of maximum response is 4000 ± 500 ang- MULTIPLIER
PHOTOTUBE
stroms. This type makes use of cesium-antimony
dynodes and acesium-antimony, opaque photocathode.
Window material is Corning No. 0080 lime glass or
equivalent. Tube weighs approximately 1.6 ounces.
DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (Approx.): 4.2 pf
Anode to Dynode No. 9 5.5 pf
Anode to All Other Electrodes
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 1400 max volts
260 max volts
Supply Voltage (Peak AC)
Between anode and cathode 250 max volts
Between anode and dynode No. 9 250 max volts
Between consecutive dynodes 0.1 max
Between dynode No. 1 and cathode ma
75 max
Average Anode Current °C
Ambient Temperature
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 34000 a/w
35 a/lm
With DC Supply Voltage* = 1000 Volts
0.7b max µa
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4000 angstroms)
Luminous Sensitivity at 0 cps**
Dark Current to Any Electrode at 25°C
With Supply Voltage* =Adjustable 60-cps AC Voltage 750 volts
0.1 max µa
Anode-t-oCathode Voltage (rms values)+
Anode Dark Current at 25°C++
*Supply voltage (E) is connected across a voltage divider which provides 1/10 of E between
cathode and dynode Na 1, 1/10 of E for each succeeding dynode stage, and 1/10 of E between
dynode No. 9 and anode.
**With light input of 10 microlumens from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color
temperature of 2870°K.
+With light input of 10 microlumens from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color tempera-
ture of 2870°K. Supply voltage is adjusted to give an anode current of 8 microamperes.
++Under same conditions as (+), but no radiant flux on photocathode.
134 RCA Phototube Manual
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 6328
VOLTS/STAGE=100
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92CM-802972
RANGE OF LUMINOUS SENSITIVITY .19~MAX. DIA.t—
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TYPE 6328
VOLTS/STAGE s 1/IOE
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Technical Data 135
TEN-STAGE, head-on, flat-faceplate type having 5-11 6~42A
response. Wavelength of maximum response is 4400
± 500 angstroms. This type makes use of copper- MULTIPLIER
beryllium dynodes and a curved-circular, cesium- PHOTOTUBE
antimony, semitransparent photocathode. Window
material is Corning No. 0080 lime glass or equiva-
lent. Tube weighs approximately 5.2 ounces and has
a non-hygroscopic base.
DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (Approx.): 4.4 pf
7 pf
Anode to Dynode No. 10
Anode to All Other Electrodes - 1500 max volts
250 max volts
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 400 max volts
Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 400 max volts
2 max
Between anode and cathode 75 max ma
Between anode and dynode No. 10 °C
Between dynode No. 1 and cathode
Between focusing electrode and cathode
Average Anode Current
Ambient Temperature
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 6342A
DYNODE-No.I-TO-CATHODE VOLTS=208
VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING STAGE = 104.
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 14000 volts
0.064 a/w
DC Supply Voltage a/w
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms) 18
Cathode Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms) 10 a/lm
Luminous Sensitivity: a/lm
80
At 0 cps'• 0..05 min µa/lm
With dynode No. 10 as output electrode 225,000 µa
Cathode Luminous Sensitivity:
With tungsten light source* 2 max nYm
With blue light aource'~ 2.5 max pw
Current Amplification
Equivalent Anode Current Input: 7 plm
At a luminous sensitivity of 20 a/lm 0.0087 pw
At 4400 angstroms nsec
Equivalent Noise Input: 3
Luminoust
Radiantt j' 1.3 nsec
Anode-Pulse Rise Time 4 nsec
Greatest Delay Retween Anode Pulses:
With radiation spot (centered on tube face)
having a diameter of
1-1/8 inch
1-9/16 inch
136 RCA Phototube Manual
•DC supply voltage (E) is connected across a voltage divider which provides 1/6 of E be-
tween cathode and dynode No. 1, 1/12 of E for each succeeding dynode stage, and 1/12 of E
between dynode No. 10 and anode. Focusing-electrode voltage is adjusted to that value be-
tween 10 and 60 per cent of dynode-No. 1 potential (referred to cathode) which provides
maximum anode current.
•*With light input of 10 mierolumens from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color
temperature of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 7 to 120 a/lm at 1'L50 volts.
+With light input of 0.01 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color tempera-
ture of 2870°K ; 200 volts applied between cathode and all other electrodes connected as anode.
++Same conditions as (+), but a blue filter is used (Corning C.S. No. 5-58, glass code No. 5113,
polished to I/z etoek thickness).
tAt tube temperature of 25°C and with external shield connected to cathode; bandwidth is
equal to 1 cycle per second. A tungsten-filament light source at a color temperature of 2870°K
is interrupted at a lo~v audio frequency to produce incident radiation pulses alternating be-
tween zero and the value stated. The "on" period of the pulse is equal to the "off" period.
tiUnder same conditions as (j'), but a monochromatic source radiating at 4400 angstroms is used.
SENSITIVITY AND CURRENT 1 rn TYPICAL ANODE-DARK-CURRENT
AMPLIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTIC
YZ
TYPE 6342A ¢W TYPE 6342A
DYNODE-No.I-TO-CATHODE VOLTS=I/6E o~
VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING STAGE=I/12 E DYNODE-Na.l -TO-CATHODE VOLTS=I/6 E
ANODE-TO-DYNODE No.10 VOLTS=1/12 E VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING DYNODE STAGE=I/12 E
FOCUSING ELECTRODE VOLTAGE ADJUSTED FOR ANODE-TO-DYNODE-No.10 VOLTS=1/12 E
FOCUSING-ELECTRODE VOLTAGE ADJUSTED FOR
MAXIMUM ANODE CURRENT.
MA%IMUM ANODE CURRENT.
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DY2
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NOTE: Incident radiation is into end of
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w Technical Data 137
i Low-IrlTcxoPaorrTc side-on type having S-1 response. ~ ~
Wavelength of maximum spectral response is 8000
O 5 / 16 4 0± 1000 angstroms. This type makes use of a semi-
cylindrical photocathode, and has a direct inter- GHQ$
electrode capacitance of 2.6 picofarads. It weighs pHOTODIODE
approximately 1.3 ounces.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): Rating 1 Rating 2 volts
70 max 90 max µa/sq in
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 60 max 26 max
Average Cathode-Current Density µa
Average Cathode Current 10 max 6 max
Ambient Temperature °C
100 max 100 max
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 60 volts
0.0033 a/w
Anode•Supply Voltage µa/hn
Radiant Sensitivity (at 8000 angstroms) 36
Luminous Sensitivity µa/hn
Luminous Sensitivity Difference 1.1 max
2.5 max µa
Along Cathode Length 0.1 maz
Gas Amplification Factor~~
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C)
MINIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES: 70 or less 90 volts
Anode-Supply Voltage 0.1 min — megohms
DC Load Resistance megohms
0 min 2.5 min megohma
For average currents above 6µa — 0.1 min megohms
For average currents below 6µa —
For average currents above 3µa
For average currents below 3µa
With light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 17.5 to 70 µa/lm.
••Ratio of luminous sensitivities at 90 and 2b volts.
II/~sMA%.
PHOTOCATHODE
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138 RCA Phototube Manual
20 TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 6405/1640
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ANODE VOLTS 92CM-9227T1
6472 NINE-STAGE, side-on type having S-4 response. Wave-
length of maximum response is 4000 ± 500 ang-
MULTIPLIER stroms. This type makes use of cesium-antimony
PHOTOTUBE dynodes and acesium-antimony, opaque photocathode.
Window material is Corning No. 0080 lime glass or
equivalent. Tube weighs approximately 2 ounces.
DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (ApproxJ: 3.8 pf
Anode to Dynode No. 9 4.8 pt
Anode to All Other Electrodes
1250 max volts
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 250 max volts
Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 250 max volts
250 max volts
Between anode and cathode 0.1 max
Between anode and dynode Na 9 75 max ma
Between conseeutivedynodes °C
Between dynode Na 1 and cathode
Average Anode Current
Ambient Temperature
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 6472
VOLTS/STAGE=100
1.2 so
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0.2 ~—
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92CM-e029T2
0
Technical Data 139
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 34000 a/w
3b a/lm
With DC Supply Voltage* = 1000 Votts
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4000 angstroms) 0.75 max µa
Luminous Sensitivity at 0 cps**
Dark Current to Any Electrode at 25°C
With Supply Voltage* =Adjustable 60-cps AC Voltage 776 volts
0.25 max µa
Anode-t-oCathode Voltage (rms values)+
Anode Dark Current at 25°C++
*Supply voltage (E) is connected across a voltage divider which provides 1/10 of E be-
tween cathode and dynode Na. 1, 1/10 of E for each succeeding dynode stage, and 1/10 of E
between dynode No. 9 and anode.
**With light input of 10 microlumens from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color
temperature of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 5 to 250 a/lm at 1000 volts.
+With light input of 1 microlumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color tempera-
ture of `LSiO°K. Supply voltage is adjusted to give an anode current of 7.5 microamperes.
++Under the same conditions as (+), but with no radiant flux on photocathode.
1
RANGE OF LUMINOUS SENSITIVITY
TYPE 6472
DC
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DC OR PEAK SINE—WAVE AC VOLTS PER STAGE
92CM-802772
SIDE-ON type having S-1 response. Wavelength of 6570
maximum spectral response is 8000 ± 1000 ang-
V/~CVUt~I
stroms. This type makes use of a semicylindrical
photocathode, and has a direct interelectrode capaci- PHOTODIODE
tance of 3 picofarads. It weighs approximately 1.3
ounces and has anon-hygroscopic base.
140 RCA Phototube Manual
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 600 max volts
25 max µa/sq in
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC)
Average Cathode-Current Density b max µa
Average Cathode Current 100 max °C
Ambient Temperature
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 260 volts
0 0030 a/w
Anode-Supply Voltage µa/lm
Radiant Sensitivity (at 5000 angstroms) 4.6
Luminous Sensitivitys 0.013 max µa/]m
Maximum Luminous-Sensitivity Difference µa
Along Cathode Lengths•
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C)
•With light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
oP 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 20 to 40 µa/lm.
•sWith light input of 0.1 lumen (same conditions as above) and a light spot 1/2 inch in
diameter.
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 6570
3 1LIGHT FLUX—LUMENS~0~10
ww 006
a 2.5 0.06
0a 004
0.02
v2
40 80 120 160 200 240 280
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a
0.5
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ANODE VOLTS 92CM-8491T
PHOTOCATHODE
311 16
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11j4 . 4 T~18
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Te auLe 2 1/g
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Technical Data 141
TEN-STAGE, head-on, flat-faceplate type having 5-11 6655A
response. Wavelength of maximum response is 4400 MULTIPLIER
± 500 angstroms. This type makes use of cesium- PHOTOTUBE
antimony dynodes and a curved-circular, cesium-
antimony, semitransparent photocathode. Window
material is Corning No. 0080 lime glass or equiva-
lent. Tube weighs approximately 5.2 ounces and has
a non-hygroscopic base. For outline and terminal-
connection diagram, refer to type 6342A.
i DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (Approx): 4.4 pf
Anode to Dynode No. 10 7 pf
Anode to All Other Electrodes
1250 max volts
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 250 max volts
Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC): 300 max volts
300 max volts
Between anode and cathode 0.75 max
Between anode and dynode No. 10 75 max ma
Between dynode No. 1 and cathode °C
Between focusing electrode and cathode
Average Anode Current
Ambient Temperature
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS 30
1.6 25
20
TYPE 6655A ~ VOLTS 167 IS
DYNODE-No.I-TO-CATHODE
1.4 VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING STAGE = 83
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ANODE-TO-DYNODE-No.10 VOLTS 92CM-660371
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 1000 volts
40000 a/w
DC Supply Voltage* 0.044 a/w
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms) a/]m
Cathode Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms) 60 a/lm
Luminous Sensitivity: 36 µa/]m
56
At 0 cps** 0.04 min µa
With dynode No. 10 as output electrode 900,000
Cathode Luminous Sensitivity: nlm
With tungsten light source* 2 max plm
With blue light source*' 7 nsec
Current Amplification 3
Equivalent Anode-Dark-Current Input at 25°C
at a luminous sensitivity of 20 a/lm 1.6 nsec
Equivalent Noise Inputj' 4.6 nsec
Anode-Pulse Rise Time
Greatest Delay Between Anode Pulses:
With radiation spot (centered on tube face)
having a diameter of
1-1/S inch
1-9/16 inch
142 RCA Phototube Manual
•DC supply voltage (E) is connected across a voltage divider which provides 1/6 of E be-
tween cathode and dynode No. 1, 1/12 of E for each succeeding dynode stage, and 1/12 of E
between dynode No. 10 and anode. Focusing-electrade voltage is adjusted to that value between
10 and 60 per cent of dynode No. 1 potential (referred to cathode) which provides maximum
anode current.
•With light input of 10 microlumens from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color
temperature of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 10 to 300 a/lm at 1000 volts.
+With light input of 0.01 lumen from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color tempera-
ture of 2870°K ; 200 volts applied between cathode and all other electrodes connected as anode.
++Same light conditions as (+), but a blue filter is used (Corning C.S. No. 6-58, glass code
Na. 6113, polished to 1/2 stock thickness).
~At tube temperature of 25°C and with external shield connected to cathode; bandwidth is
equal to 1 cycle per second. Atungsten-filament light source at a color temperature of 2870°K
is interrupted at a low audio frequency to produce incident radiation pulses alternating be-
tween zero and the value stated. The "on" period is equal to the "off" period.
SENSITIVITY AND CURRENT
AMPLIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 6655A
DYNODE-No.I-TO-CATHODE VOLTS=1/6 E
VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING STAGE=1/12 E
ANODE-TO-DYNODE-No.10 VOLTS =1/12 E
FOCUSING ELECTRODE IS ADJUSTED FOR
MAXIMUM ANODE CURRENT.
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~~ ~'~~ ~w STAGE=1/12 E
~~ of ANODE-TO-DYNODE Na10=I/12 E
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ANODE-TO-CATHODE SUPPLY VOLTS (E)
92CM-e63aT1
6810A FOURTEEN-STAGE, head-on, flat-faceplate type having
5-11 response. Wavelength of maximum spectral re-
MIULTIPLIER
FHOTOTUBE sponse is 4400 ± 500 angstroms. This type makes
use of copper-beryllium dynodes and acurved-cir-
cular, semitransparent, cesium-antimony photo-
cathode. Window material is Corning No. 0080 lime
glass or equivalent. Tube weighs approximately 8
ounces and has anon-hygroscopic base.
DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (Approx): 2.8 pf
6 pf
Anode to Dynode No. 14
Anode to All Other Electrodes 7.6 pf
Dynode No. 14 to All Other Electrodes
Technical Data 143
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): Very-Low-Light High-Output
Lece! Service$ Pulse Service$$
Supply Voltage (DC)
Between anode and cathode 2400 max 2500 max volts
Between anode and dynode No. 14 400 max 400 max volts
Between accelerating electrode
and dynode Na 13 ±500 max ±500 max volts
Between consecutive dynodes 500 max volts
Between focusing electrode and cathode 500 max 400 max volts
Between dynode No. 1 and cathode 400 max 400 max volts
400 max 2 max
Average Anode Current 75 max ma
Ambient Temperature 2 max
75 max °C
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 2000 2400 volts
2,400,000 2,400,000 a/w
DC Supply Voltage" s/w
0.056 0.056
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms)
3050 3050 a/lm
Cathode Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms) 2100 2100 a/lm
Luminous Sensitivity
70 70 µa/lm
At 0 cps"'•
With dynode No. 14 as output electrode 0.05 min 0.05 min µa
Cathode Luminous Sensitivity: 43
With tungsten light source+ 43
With blue light source*+
Current Amplification (in millions) 1.5 max 1.1 nlm
Equivalent Anode-Dark-Current Input at 25°C 3.3 4.6 plm
at a luminous sensitivity of 2000 a/lm
Equivalent Noise Inputt 1 — nsec
Greatest Delay Between Anode Pulses: 3 — nsec
With radiation spot (centered on tube face)
having a diameter of
1-1/8 inch
1-9/16 inch
$With supply voltage (E) connected across voltage divider which provides electrode voltages
as shown in Column A of the accompanying table.
$$With supply voltage (E) connected across voltage divider which provides electrode voltages
as shown in Column B of the accompanying table.
With focusing-electrode and accelerating-electrode voltages adiusted to provide maximum
anode current.
•With light input of 0.1 microlumen from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color
temperature of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 210 to 7880 a/]m at 2000 volts.
+With light input of 0.01 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color tempera-
ture of 2870°K ; 200 volts applied between cathode and all other electrodes connected as anode.
++Same conditions as above, but a blue filter ie used (Corning C.S. No. b-58, glass code Na
6113, polished to 1/2 stock thickness).
tAt tube temperature of 25°C and with external shield connected tD cathode, bandwidth is
equal to 1 cycle per second. Atungsten-filament light source at a color temperature of 2870°K
is interrupted at a low audio frequency to produce incident radiation pulses alternating be-
tween zero and the value stated. The "on" period is equal to the "off" period.
0.5 TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 68lOA VERY-LOW-LIGHT-LEVEL, LOW -NOISE, HIGH-GAIN SERVICE
0.4 I CATHODE-TO-GRID-Nat VOLTS=I08
Nw CATHODE-TO-DYNODE-No.IVOLTS=216
w
~ 0.3 5 GRID-No.I-TO-DYNODE-No.l (DYI) VOLTS
JJ
ow0.2 ADJUSTED FOR MAXIMUM GAIN.
z DYI-TO-DY2
a
0.4 DY2-TO-DY3 VOLTS•108
ETC.TO
DYIO-TO-DYII
DYII-TO-DY12 VOLTS=135
0.3 DYI2-TO-DYIg VOLTS•160
DYI3-TO-DYIg VOLTS•189
GRID-No.2 VOLTS ADJUSTED FOR
0.2 MAXIMUM ANODE CURRENT.
O.I LIGHT FLUX—MICROLUMENS- 0.1
0 100 200 300 400 500
ANODE-TO-DYNODE-No.l4 VOLTS 92CM-96947
144 RCA Phototube Manual
SENSITIVITY AND CURRENT SENSITIVITY AND CURRENT
AMPLIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS AMPLIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS
HIGH-OUTPUT-PULSE SERVICE LOW-LIGHT, LOW-NOISE, HIGH-GAIN SERVICE
TYPE 6810A TYPE 6810A
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (E) ACROSS VOLTAGE SUPPLY VOLTAGE (E) ACROSS VOLTAGE DIVIDER
DIVIDER WHICH PROVIDES VOLTAGES AS WHICH PROVIDES VOLTAGES AS SHOWN IN
SHOWN IN COLUMN B OF THE ACCOM- COLUMN A OF THE ACCOMPANY NG TABLE.
PANYING TABLE. GRID-No.2 VOLTS ADJUSTED FOR MAXIMUM
GRID-No.2 VOLTS ADJUSTED FOR ANODE CURRENT.
MAXIMUM ANODE CURRENT.
2 2
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~ 2000 2300
1000 2000 2800 1000
ANODE-TO-CATHODE SUPPLY VOLTS (E ANODE-TO-CATHODE SUPPLY VOLTS (E)
92CM-96857 92CM-96877
VOLTAGE TO BE PROVIDED BY DIVIDER
COLUMN A COLUMN B
Between 5.40 of Supply 2.75% of Supply
Volts (E) Volts (E)
multiplied by multiplied by
Cathode and • •
Focusing Electrode
2 2
Cathode and Dynode No. 1
Focusing Electrode and 1 1
1 1
Dynode No. 1 1 1
Dynode No. 1 and Dynode No. 2 1 1
Dynode No. 2 and Dynode No. 3 1 1
Dynode No. 3 and Dynode No. 4 1 1
Dynode No. 4 and Dynode No. 5 1 1.2
Dynode No. 6 to Dynode No. 6 1 1.5
Dynode Na 6 and Dynode No. 7 1 1.9
Dynode No. 7 and Dynode No. 8 1 2.4
Dynode No. 8 and Dynode No. 9 1 3.0
Dynode No. 9 and Dynode No. 10 1.25
Dynode No. 10 and Dynode No. 11 1.5 3.8
Dynode No. 11 and Dynode No. 12 1.75 4.8
Dynode No. 12 and Dynode No. 13 2.
Dynode No. 13 and Dynode No. 14 6.0
Dynode No. 14 and Anode 15.5
Anode and Cathode 4.8
*Adjusted for maximum anode current. 36.4
Technical Data 145
TYPICAL ANODE-DARK-CURRENT --M z.00iob DIA.
CHARACTERISTIC
IbB~MIN.
VERY-LOW-LIGHT-LEVEL, LOW-NOISE, HIGH-GAIN SERVICE
TYPE 6810A FACE- ~
LUMINOUS SENSITIVITY IS VARIED BYAD- PLATE — ~ DIA.
IN JUSTMENT OF THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE (E)
~w a ACROSS VOLTAGE DIVIDER WHICH PRO-
VIDES VOLTAGES AS SHOWN IN COLUMN A
OF THE ACCOMPANYING TABLE. PHOTO-
2 GRID-No. 2 VOLTS ADJUSTED FOR MAXIMUM CATHODE
~IJ
ANODE CURRENT.
a (roe
aZ sF 6 TUBE TEMPERATURE=25° C T16
a BULB
F2 UNSTABLE--+s ~~ METAL 6.69"
2— 2 COLLAR t.19"
¢w 1066 ~~~~~ ~~~~ ~ ~~ 11 7.5"
MAX.
>~
~j 4 t. 2"
WV
2
10~ 468 2 2 468O32 4665
2 466 2 0 468 q2 10
10 0'
LUMINOUS SENS T VITY — SMALL-
AMPERES/LUMEN szcs-eea6T
SHELL
TYPICAL ANODE-DARK-CURRENT BIDECAL
CHARACTERISTIC 20-PIN
HIGH-OUTPUT-PULSE SERVICE BASE
JEDEC N°
Bzo-loz
TYPE 6610A r-2.38' MAX~►I
UJMINOUS SENSITIVITY IS VARIED BY AD- DIA.
ly JUSTMENT OF THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE (E)
ACROSS VOLTAGE DIVIDER WHICH PRO-
~w a' VIDES VOLTAGES AS SHOWN IN COLUMN B
o~ z OF THE ACCOMPANYING TABLE.
v I IOe GRID-No.2 VOLTS ADJUSTED FOR f
MAX MUM ANODE CURRENT. ~
aZ sF TUBE TEMPERATURE = 25° C
6
q
z~ 2
~,~ UNSTABLE
aw108
>_ ~ 6
~OW~~U 4
2
1010
2 4610 2 461602 2 460 3 2 46IDq 2 4 61805
LUMINOUS SENSITIV TY— NOTE: Incident radiation is into end of
AMPERES/LUMEN szcs-s356T
bulb.
TEN-STAGE, head-on, flat-faceplate type having 5-13 6903
response. Wavelength of maximum response is 4400
± 500 angstroms. This type makes use of cesium- MULTIPLIER
antimony dynodes and flat-circular, cesium-antimony, PHOTOTUBE
semitransparent photocathode. Window material is
fused silica. Tube weighs approximately 5.8 ounces
and has anon-hygroscopic base.
DIRECT INTERELECTRODE CAPACITANCES (Approx): 4.4 pf
Anode to Dynode No. 10 7 pf
Anode to All Other Electrodes
1250 max volts
MAXIMUt✓1 RATINGS (Absolute-Maximum Values): 250 max volts
Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 300 max volts
volts
Between anode and cathode 300 max
Between anode and dynode Na 10 ma
Between dynode No. 1 and cathode 0.75 max °C
Between focusing electrode and cathode 75 max
Average Anode Current
Ambient Temperature
146 RCA Phototube Manual
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 1000 750 vows
19000 1650 a/w
DC Supply Voltage* 0.047 0.047 a/w
Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms) 24 2.1 a/]m
Cathode Radiant Sensitivity (at 4400 angstroms) 14 1 a/Im
Luminous Sensitivity: 60 60 µa/lm
At 0 cps** 0.04 0.04 µa
With dynode No. 10 as output electrode 400,000 35000
nlm
Cathode Luminous Sensitivity: 6 max — pw
With tungsten light source* 7.6 max —
With blue light source*+ plm
6.7 — pw
Current Amplification 0.0084 — µa
—
Equivalent Anode-Dark-Current Input: 0.75
At a luminous sensitivity of 20 a/lm
At 4400 angstroms
Equivalent Noise Input:
Luminousi
Radiant j i
Dark Current at any Electrode except Anode at 25°C
iDC supply voltage (E) is connected across a voltage divider which provides 1/6 of E be-
tween dynode No. 1, 1/12 of E for each succeeding dynode stage, and 1/12 of E between
dynode No. 10 and anode. Focusing-electrode voltage is adjusted to that value between 10
and 60 per cent of dynode No. 1 potential which provides maximum anode current.
**With light input of 10 microiumens from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color
temperature of `28'i0°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 8 to 240 a/lm at 1000 volts.
*With light input of 0.01 lumen from a tungsten-filament lamp operated at a color tempera-
ture of 2870°K ; 200 volts applied between cathode and all other electrodes connected as anode.
++Same conditions as (+), but a blue filter is used (Corning C.S. No. 5-58, glass code Na
6113).
tAt tube temperature of 25°C and with external shield connected to cathode; bandwidth is
equal to 1 cycle per second. A tungsten-filament light source at a color temperature of 2870°K
is interrupted at a low audio frequency to produce incident radiation pulses alternating be=
tween zero and the value stated. The "on" period of the pulse is equal to the "off" period.
1'iUnder same conditions as ( j ), but a monochromatic source radiating at 2537 angstroms
is used.
SENSITIVITY AND CURRENT TYPICAL ANODE-DARK-CURRENT
AMPLIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS CHARACTERISTIC
TYPE 6903 YN TYPE 6903
CATHODE-TO-DYNODE No.l VOLTS=1/6 E
VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING STAGE=1/12 E ~Z DYNODE-No.I-TO-CATHOD VOLTS•I/6 E
ANODE-TO -DYNODE No.10 VOLTS= / 2 E aw VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING TAGS •1lIZ E
FOCUSENG ELECTRODE IS ADJUSTED FOR ANODE-TO-DYNODE-No.O VOLTS=1/12 E
0~ FOCUSING ELECTRODE S ADJUSTED F
MAXIMUM ANOD CURRENT.
IJ MAXIMUM ANODE CURRENT.
2 W'
0 6 TUBE TEMPERATURE=25= C
4
1000 2j 2
..., e
Y6 °I a
z 3 108
04
6
ti J2
N2 QW 4
iK
f IDO CT V 2
H e UNSTABLE
w
6 108 f I J ~1i~
2 46sID 2 46OD 2
O4 6 466
J 461000
O 2
QI
2
LUMINOUS SENSITIVITY—
w 10 AtdPERES/LUMEN 92CS-90327
EFFECT OF MAGNETIC
~6 FIELD ON ANODE CURRENT
a TYPE 6903
MAGNETIC FIELD IS PARALLEL TO DYNODE-CAGE AXIS.
Nw
W2 POSITIVE VALUES ARE FOR LINES Of FORCE FROM
0.
LEFT TO RIGHT WITH BASE DOWN AND BASE KEY
~a I TOWARD OBSERVER.
e
DYNODE-No.I-TO-CATHODE VOLTS =150
6 H- EACH SUCCEEDING -STAGE VOLTS =100
Z FOCUSING ELECTRODE IS ADJUSTED FOR MAXIMUM
V-r 4 ANODE CURRENT.
~ 100
H2 U
tJ/
0W 75
w 0.I
O
N8
6 R 50
4 W
2 ~ 25
0.01 F-
a
s 7 s9 w -I 0 2
500 1000 2250 ~0
ANOGE-TO-CATHODE SUPPLY VOLTS (E MAGNETIC FIELD INTENSITY—GAUSSES
92CM-903371 92CS-813672
Technical Data 147
TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTvRi&TICS
TYPE 6903
DYNODE-No.I-TO-CATHODE VOLTS=167
VOLTS PER SUCCEEDING STAGE = 83
2000
ANODE MILLIAMPES 60
150 50
100
50 40
0 `1 30
LIGHT FLUX—MICROLUMENS=20
10
5
50 100 150 200 250 92CM-9039T
ANODE-TO-DYNODE-No.10 VOLTS
2l 32 DIA. PHOTOCATHODE
- CIAM ETER
19° MIN.
Tt6 55.
BULB 33B.
16 61-96 '
MAX.
NOTE: Incident radiation is Snto end of MEDIUM-
bulb. SHELL
DIHEPTAL
la-PIN BASE
JEDEC Na
814-38
~t-2 61 ~MAX. DIA-►{
SIDE-orl type having unobstructed photocathode area 6g 5 3
and response. tiVavelength of maximum spectral GAS
response is 8000 ± 1000 angstroms. This type makes PHOTODIODE
use of a semieylindrical photocathode, and has a
direct interelectrode capacitance of 3 picofarads.
It weighs approximately 0.9 ounce.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absotufe-Maximum VaEues): Rating 1 Rating 2 volts
Anode-Supply Voltage (DC or Peak AC) 70 max 90 max µa/sq in
Average Cathode-Current Density 60 max 30 max
Average Cathode Current µa
Ambient Temperature 6 max 3 max
°C
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS: 100 max 100 max
Anode-Supply Voltage 90 volts
Radiant Sensitivity (at 8000 angstroms) 0.019 a/w
Luminous Sensitivity* µa/lm
Gas Amplification Factor** 200
Anode Dark Current (at 25°C) 10 max µa
0.1 max
148 RCA Phototube Manual
.MINIMUM CIRCUIT VALUES:
Anode-Supply Voltage 70 or less 90 volts
DC Load Resistance:
' megohms
For average currents above 3 µa megohms
For average currents below 3µa 0.1 min — megohms
0 min megohms
For average currents above 2 µa — 2.5 min
— 0.1 min
For average currents below 2µa
with light input of 0.1 lumen from atungsten-filament lamp operated at a color temperature
of 2870°K. Range of luminous sensitivity is 140 to 350 µa/lm.
"Ratio of luminous sensitivities at 90 and 25 volts.
16 TYPICAL ANODE CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE 6953
0'
14 2
12 ~v /J~ O'
to ~
a 10 ~~
f v
a
¢8 ~~
_U 002
w6
0
az
4
2
0 20 40 60 80 100
ANODE VOLTS 92CM-9226T
13/6 I1NOB- INCIDENT ~RGDIGTION
MAX. ///SPMOTO~
µ9 ~ / CATHODE NC
/ AREA NC
I ~W~I
II
2382 MIN. 25/ 9
MAX.
T9 BULB I Spa 3316
l 3F32 MAX.
INTERMEDIATE- f
SHELL OCTAL
S-PIN BASE MAX. F~--
JEDEC N=BS-p
a
7029 TEN-STAGE, dormer-window type having 5-17 re-
sponse. Wavelength of maximum response is 4900 ±
MULTIPLIER 500 angstroms. This type makes use of cesium-
PHOTOTUBE antimony dynodes and a cesium-antimony, semi-
transparent photocathode on a reflective substrate.
The shape of the photocathode is rectangular on a
concave spherical surface. Window material is
Corning No. 0080 lime glass or equivalent. Tube
weighs approximately 3 ounces and has a non-
hygroscopic base.
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