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Electron Multiplier GC-MS

Electron Multiplier GC-MS

Versatile detectors offering >200μA DC linearity and long lifetime.
Ideal for both pulse counting and analog applications.

Detectors are bespoke, custom designs to be optimized for every system. Please contact our experts to design electron multipliers based on your instrument requirements 

Product branding

imi_adaptas

3rd Item Number

Electron-Multiplier_GC-MS

RoHS Compliance

Compliant, with Exemption 6(C) and 7(C)-I

att application

GC-MS

Number of dynodes

20+

Ambient temperature

+5°C to +40°C for normal operation

Maximum HED Voltage

± 10KV

Maximum dark current

<1 pA

@ approx. 1E8 gain, HED @ 0 V

-HV @ -2250 V, HED @0KV

≤ 3 cts/min with 24hr vacuum soak @ ≤ 5E-6 Torr

≤ 100 cts/min @ ≤ 5E-6 Torr immediately after pumpdown

-HV @ -2250 V, HED @-10KV

≤ 30 cts/min with 24hr vacuum soak @ ≤ 5E-6 Torr

≤ 500 cts/min @ ≤ 5E-6 Torr immediately after pumpdown

Maximum operating pressure

10-4 Torr

Maximum storage temperature

70°C

Final Operating Voltage (aged)

-3000V to -4500V

Initial Operating Voltage (new)

~ -1300V to ~-1700V

Note: Operating a new detector at maximum voltage may result in damage to the detector 

Noise specifications @ Gain ~ 1E8

The design is validated through the Product Development cycle to meet the tight noise specifications normally associated with ETP detectors. For your convenience, we have validated noise specifications for two levels of vacuum conditioning.

Long/short term storage requirements

Protect from dust and humidity

Maximum sustained output current for linear operation

~10uA to ~250uA+