Electron Gun Assemblies


Model 101157 Ø.134" Dispenser Cathode with Base



Optional Micro Tip #101300

Modified to include Ø0.063" emitter, #101750
  • Ø.134 planar cathode
  • Thermally isolating Mo/Re support
  • Mounting flange
  • One heater lead internally brazed
  • Available with spherical radius or micro tips
    (shown in inset, Model 101300 Ø.015" tip)
  • Approximately 4.7V, 1.1A @ 1050°C
  • See TB-176 for other flanged cathode sizes


#107741 (#101157-05 on FE/stalk assembly)

Additional specifications (#101157)
Complete specifications (#107741)

Model 106614 40 KV Triode Gun


#106614
  • Ø0.250" cathode
  • Gridded
  • Focus electrode
Complete specifications

Model HWEG-1079 Electron Gun Specification



Typical shipping/storage container


Optional conflat flange mount



#102592 is #101079 gun with anode
and CF flange mount


Complete specifications (#101079)
Complete specifications (#102592)

Model HWEG-1228 Electron Gun Specifications



Typical shipping/storage container



Optional conflat flange mount


Complete specifications

Model HWEG-1304 Electron Gun Specifications



Typical shipping/storage container


#104909 is #101304 electron gun, flange mounted


Optional conflat flange mount


#104909



Complete specifications (#101304)
Complete specifications (#104909)

Model 101900 Mini Triode Gun


#101900
  • Ø0.122" cathode
  • Spherical radius
  • HV housing
  • Ready to weld to system or add CF flange
Complete specifications

Model 102819 CF Flange Mounted Electron Gun


#102819
  • Ø0.055" cathode
  • Ø0.094" thru anode aperture
  • 2 3/4" CF flange mount
Complete specifications

Model HWEG-1280 Electron Gun Specifications

Maximum Operating Voltage 10kV
Maximum Beam Current 30mA
Spot Size (20mm WD) 0.5-1.0mm @ 30mA, 0.1mm @ 1mA
Focus Electrostatic
Grid Voltage (Modified Pierce Electrode) -1000V (max) with respect to cathode for beam cutoff
Emitter Type Tungsten heated by electron bombardment (7mA @ 2kV, filament approx. 1.4A @ 4V, emission regulated) Field replaceable
Emitter Life Better than 2000 hours
Vacuum Requirement 1 x 10-6 Torr or better
Electrical Feedthrough Ceramaseal P/N 807B12867-05-CF
Flange 2.75" Diameter CFF

#104563 cathode assembly for HWEG-1280

Complete specifications

Model 101373 Ø0.250" Planar RF Gun Cathode


#101373

#102031

  • Ø.250" planar emitter
  • One heater lead internally brazed
  • Optional Ø.080" thru hole (101373-02)
  • See APS Main Injector for details about the APS Main Injector
    Upgrade Project which uses this cathode.
  • Designed for RF application

#101975

#101409
Complete drawing

Model 102244 Flange Mount Gridded Gun with Ion Trap


#102244
  • Ø0.550" cathode
  • FE at flange potential
  • Cathode, grid and heater feedthrus

Complete specifications

Model 102353 Modular Gridded Cathode Assembly on CF Flange


#102353-02 (shown without CF flange)
  • Various cathode diameters (0.134" - 1.00") and grids available
  • Modular design
Complete specifications

Model 102818 Nickel Cathode/Grid Assembly


#102818
  • Ø0.172" cathode
  • Moly grid
  • Focus electrode at grid potential
Complete specifications

HWEG-1227 Electron Gun Specifications

Conflat Size 3-3/8"
Grid - Cathode Spacing (DGK) 160 microns (cold)
Emission, typical * 18A @ Ec=100V, .0001 Duty
Cathode Area 3.0 cm² (Ø .77")
Cathode Heater Voltage * 6.0/7.5 V
Cathode Heater Current, typ. * 8.0A @ 6.0V
Cathode Type Planar Dispenser
Cathode Life ** 10,000 Hours @ 8 Amps
100,000 Hours @ 1 Amp
* Actual values are subject to Anode and system configurations.
** Cathode lifetimes are theoretical and under ideal conditions.
Complete specifications

HWEG-1255 Electron Gun Specifications

Conflat Size 3-3/8"
Grid - Cathode Spacing 160 Microns
Emission, typical* 12A @ Ec=100V, .002 Duty
Grid Power Maximum 1.5 Watts
Grid Volts* Typical/Maximum 100/-150
Grid Amps* Maximum 50 mADC
Grid Screening Fraction 33%
Transconductance* 100-180 mmhos
Cathode Area 2.0 cm²
Cathode Heater Voltage 6.0/7.5
Cathode Heater Current, Typical 5.2A @ 6.0V
Cathode Type Dispenser
Cathode Life** 10,000 Hours @ 8 Amps
100,000 Hours @ 1 Amp
* Actual values are subject to Anode and system configurations.
**Cathode lifetimes are theoretical and under ideal conditions.
Complete specifications

Model HWEG-1244 Electron Gun


101244 Gun shown is sealed in its shipping/storage container.
Conflat Size 2 3/4"
Grid-Cathode Spacing (DGK) 160 microns (cold)
Emission, Typical* 3A @ EC=100V
Cathode Area 1.0cm²
Cathode Diameter Ø0.44"
Cathode Heater Voltage* 6.3V
Cathode Heater Current, Typ.* 2.2A
Cathode Type Dispenser
Cathode Lifetime** >>10,000 Hours
*Actual values are subject to anode and system configurations.
**Cathode lifetimes are theoretical and under ideal conditions.
Complete specifications

Model 102353 Electron Gun


102353 Electron Gun
  • Ø0.500" Planar cathode with 90% transparency grid
  • 2 3/4" CFF flange mount
  • 0.0064 Grid-to-cathode spacing
  • 2 Pin feedthru for cathode/heater and heater connections
  • Flange is at grid potential
  • Cathode diameter and grid transparency are user selectable

102353 In Shipping Container

Further specifications

Model 101919 Electron Gun


101919 Electron Gun
  • Ø0.400" (1 cm) Planar dispenser cathode, Type 61280, with 80-85% transparency grid #102069
  • Customized SST DN63 "NECK" flange mount
  • 0.0067 Grid-to-cathode spacing
  • Convenient coaxial connections made with #102023 socket (shown in photo, below)
  • Flange is at grid potential
  • Cathode diameter and grid transparency are user defined

102023 Socket for 101919 Electron Gun

Further specifications

CPI Varian Eimac Replacement Electron Gun/Cathode Assemblies


#VA 879977


#VA E17 8234

#103078 (Y646B) with
0.5 cm2 cathode/grid

Model 103839 Ø0.006" Tip Cathode/FE Assembly


#103839
  • Ø0.006" tip emitter
  • FE common to flange mount
Complete specifications

Model 104386 Flange Mounted Electron Gun


#104386
  • Uses #101079 electron gun
  • Gas injection ports into custom ionization chamber
  • HV potting on airside
Complete specifications

Model 104474 Model XII Electron Gun Rebuild


#104474
  • Oxide-dispenser cathode conversion options
  • Full bake out and pinch off
  • Low voltage testing

Model 104597 Sheet Beam Ribbon Cathode Assembly


#104597
  • 0.040" wide x 6.0" long tungsten or graphite filament
  • Graphite pierce electrode
  • Auto-tension design

Model 104911 Model 3 Electron Gun Repair or Replacement


#104911
  • Glass HV Isolation
  • Full bake out and pinch off
  • Low voltage testing
Complete specifications

Model 105552 50KV Electron Gun


#105552 cathode/FE alone
  • #105282 cathode/heater Assembly
  • Fully baked and pinched off
  • HV plug and cable assembly included

#105552 HV isolation assembly

Complete specifications

Model 106381 Electron Gun for Plasma/Fusion Research


#106381
  • Ba dispenser or LaB6 cathode/heater assembly
  • CF flange mount with Z adjustment
  • Gridded gun (multi-grid options)
  • Fully baked

#106381

#106381

Complete specifications

Hollow Cathode Plasma Sources

  • Ion Beam Neutralization
  • Surface Charge Control
  • Electron Filament Replacement
  • Electron Enhancement of Magnetron and Diode Discharges
  • Arc Discharge Generators
Complete specifications

Model 107586 Electron Gun and Diagnostic Tube Assembly


#107670 shown without segmented anode
or helmholtz coil


#107586 segmented anode
  • Segmented anode
  • Full processing available
  • Helmholtz coil included
  • Ion pumped

#107586 closeup of segmented anode interior

Complete specifications (#107586)
Complete specifications (#107670)

Model 107872 Shaped Disc Insulator Test Module


#107872 HV socket only



Complete Specifications

Model 102645 Ø0.250" Planar Cathode/Heater Assembly with Flange Mount


#102645 cathode/heater assembly


Imatron rebuildable gun assembly with ion pump
  • 0.250" diameter Planar Cathode
  • Flange mount
  • Includes heat shield around cathode
  • GE Imatron eSpeed C300 Electron Beam Tomography Bodyscan
    scanner electron gun compatible

Complete Specifications

Model 103122 Ø3.12" Cathode Electron Gun


#103122
  • Ø3.12" cathode with 1.981" SR
  • Focus electrode
  • Rebuilds available
  • HV standoff included
Complete specifications

Model 102819 12 KV Electron Gun


#102819, several on bakeout test stand
  • Ø0.030" cathode in FE
  • Accelerating anode
  • 2 3/4" CF flange mount
Complete Specifications

Model 103575 70 KV, 74A, 1.5 µ sec Pulsed Gun System


#103575

  • Pulsed Electron Thermal Fatigue System (PETS)
  • Includes gun/target, modulator, control electronics, and vacuum system
  • Plasma confinement material testing applications