Overview of Pulse-Height Analysis of Image Intensifier Tubes.

Abstract

Pulse-height analysis (PHA) of image intensifier tubes (I2 tube) is described using a multiple-channel analyzer (MCA). The experimental setup, schematics of I2 tubes, statistics and mathematics for the analysis, and methods for data acquisition and reduction are included in the report. PHA complements another experimental technique which measures the noise figure (N(f)) of an I2 tube by explaining causes for good or bad performance of the tube. Technical developments of I2 tubes over the years were retraced to point out the improvements or the distinctions of a later generation I2 tube over an earlier one. Some of the tube characteristics are described in detail when they affect the N(f) or the gain noise figure. Background mathematics and statistics are illustrated, and some useful oscilloscope traces are given.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA076155

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People

  • Byong H. Ahn

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

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  • Advanced Electronics
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