Photomultiplier Tubes

Opening The Future with
Photonics
Hamamatsu has been engaged in photonics technology for 45 years and has developed a
variety of photonic devices such as photodetectors, imaging devices, and scientific light
sources. Our state-of-the-art photonic devices have applications in a wide range of fields,
including scientific research, industrial instrumentation, and physical photometry as well as
general electronics. The continually expanding frontiers of science demand equally constant
exploration of new technology. Hamamatsu's research and development of photonic devices
not only keep pace with scientific needs, but stay one step ahead,
pioneering new trails into the future of light and optics.
This catalog provides information on our photomultiplier tubes, their accessories, electron
multipliers and microchannel plates. But this catalog is just the starting point of our line
because we will modify our production specs or design completely new types to match your
performance specs.
Variants of the listed types are usually available with:
1. Different photocathode materials
2. Different window materials
3. Different configurations and pin connections
4. Other special requirements for your applications
For further information, please contact your nearest Hamamatsu sales offices.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Index by Type No. 2
About Photomultiplier Tubes
Construction and Operating Characteristics 4
Selection Guide by Applications 18
Side-On Type Photomultiplier Tubes
13mm (1/2”) Dia. Types 24
28mm (1-1/8”) Dia. Types with UV to Visible Sensitivity 26
28mm (1-1/8”) Dia. Types with UV to Near IR Sensitivity 28
13mm (1/2”) Dia. Types, 28mm (1-1/8”) Dia. Types with Solar Blind Response 30
38mm (1-1/2”) Dia. Dormer Window Types 30
Head-On Type Photomultiplier Tubes
10mm (3/8”) Dia. Types 32
13mm (1/2”) Dia. Types 32
19mm (3/4”) Dia. Types 34
25mm (1”) Dia. Types 36
28mm (1-1/8”) Dia. Types 38
38mm (1-1/2”) Dia. Types 40
51mm (2”) Dia. Types with Plastic Base 42
51mm (2”) Dia. Types with Glass Base 44,46
76mm (3”) Dia. Types 48
127mm (5”) Dia. Types 48
Special Purpose Photomultiplier Tubes
Hemispherical Envelope Types 50
Special Envelope Types 52,54
Tubes for High Magnetic Environments 56
Position Sensitive Types 58
Microchannel Plate- Photomultiplier Tubes (MCP-PMTs) 60
Metal Package Photomultiplier Tubes 62
Photosensor Module 68
Gain Characteristics 70
Voltage Distribution Ratio 72
Replacement Information 73
Photomultiplier Tube Assemblies 74
Accessories for Photomultiplier Tubes
E678 Series Sockets 76
Socket Assemblies 78
Regulated High-Voltage Power Supplies 80
Thermoelectric Coolers 81
Magnetic Shield Cases 81
Photon Counters and Related Products 82
Electron Multipliers
Electron Multipliers 84
Cautions 86
Warranty 86
Typical Photocathode Spectral Response 87