
FEATURES
G
High Speed Response
G
Wide Dynamic Range
G
Compact
PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBES
R5900U
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GENERAL
Parameter
Description/Value
300 to 650
420
Bialkali
18
×
18
Borosilicate glass
Metal channel dynode
10
Approx. 25.5
E678-32B (sold separately)
-30 to +50
-30 to +50
Unit
nm
nm
—
mm
—
—
—
g
—
°
C
°
C
Spectral Response
Peak Wavelength
Photocathode
Window Material
Dynode
Weight
Suitable Socket
Operating Ambient Temperature
Storage Temperature
Material
Minimum Effective Area
Structure
Number of Stages
CHARACTERISTICS (at 25
°
C)
Parameter
Luminous (2856 K)
Blue Sensitivity Index (CS 5-58)
Luminous (2856 K)
Min.
60
7
30
Unit
μ
A/lm
—
A/lm
—
nA
ns
ns
mA
Cathode Sensitivity
Anode Sensitivity
Gain
Anode Dark Current (after 30 min storage in darkness)
Time Response
Pulse Linearity
NOTE
: Anode characteristics are measured with the voltage distribution ratio shown below.
Anode Pulse Rise Time
Transit Time Spread (FWHM)
±
2 % deviation
5.0
×
10
5
—
—
—
—
70
8
140
2.0
×
10
6
2
1.5
0.26
30
—
—
—
—
20
—
—
—
Typ.
Max.
MAXIMUM RATINGS (Absolute Maximum Values)
Parameter
Supply Voltage
Average Anode Current
Value
900
0.1
Unit
V
mA
Between Anode and Cathode
VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION RATIO AND SUPPLY VOLTAGE
Electrodes
Ratio
1.5
1.5
1.5
Supply Voltage: 800 Vdc, K: Cathode, Dy: Dynode, P: Anode
K
Dy1
Dy2
Dy3
Dy4
1
Dy5
1
Dy6
1
Dy7
1
1
Dy8
Dy9
Dy10
P
1
1
1