Development and Manufacture of the Microchannel Plate (MCP)
Abstract
This technical report contains an overview of the development and production of a critical night vision electronic device, the microchannel multiplier or microchannel plate (MCP). Technological challenges and manufacturing processes for the second and third generation image intensifier tube systems are outlined including materials selection, thermo-mechanical processing, chemical processing, mechanical processing, and assembly, and cleaning, chemical activation, and electron scrub. also contained in this report are three figures which chart MCP research and development investment/payoff, unit cost reduction curve for second generation, and estimated production cost comparisons of years 1977 and 1987. The Appendix contains Varian Associates' pamphlet MCP-2819B, Applications for Microchannel Plates.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA195556
Entities
People
- John Rennie
- Walter B. Morrow Jr.
- William Markey