OVERVIEW

A microchannel plate (MCP) is a secondary-electron multiplier which detects and amplifies electrons in two-dimensions. The MCP is sensitive not only to electrons but to ions, vacuum ultraviolet light, X-rays and Gamma-rays, making it useful in a wide range of detection applications.

MCP assemblies with electrode leads are also available to facilitate use of the MCPs. These MCP assemblies offer three types of read-out devices; a phosphor screen (optical image conversion), a multi-anode (electrical output signals responding to the position of the incident signals), and a single-anode (an electrical output signal within the effective area), providing a variety of readout functions to handle a range of applications. From one to three MCPs can be selected as required to provide the necessary electron gain.

These MCPs and MCP assemblies are finding wide application in fields including image intensifiers, fast time response photomultiplier tubes, and analytical instruments.

APPLICATIONS