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BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. Announces New CDROM Resource for
Electro-Optic and Power Tubes

BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC, announces Version 2.0 of its comprehensive Product Reference CDROM, containing technical information for all BURLE INDUSTRIES' products including, Power Tube, Photomultiplier and Electro-Optic product lines.

This CDROM version is updated with thousands of pages of information on new products, technical specifications and reference materials. Access to the material has been made even easier, only one click of the mouse is needed to get to any relevant document on the CD. For those users looking for specific products or attributes, a convenient search feature takes them directly to the information.

The new Product Reference CDROM is a must for anyone involved in the design, engineering or procurement of Power Tubes, Photomultipliers or Electro-Optic products and their application. The CDROM is available FREE to qualified individuals and organizations by registering at www.burle.com.

For more information about BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. contact Nancy George, BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. 1000 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601-5688 USA; 800-366-2875, 717-295-6888, International Calls: 717-295-6773, Fax: 717-295-6096, E-Mail: burlesls@burle.com; web site: www.burle.com

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BURLE INDUSTRIES Awarded Pennsylvania Certificate of Export Achievement

BURLE INDUSTRIES was recently awarded a Certificate of Export as part of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge's focus on International exports and those businesses contributing to expanding International markets. This honor was the result of the firm's export endeavors and growth in International markets.

BURLE INDUSTRIES was presented the Certificate of Export Achievement at the 2000 Governor's Export Excellence Awards celebration held at the Wyndam Franklin Plaza Hotel, in Philadelphia on September 11, 2000. This award is part of the "Team Pennsylvania Export Network" that provides Pennsylvania businesses with resources to expand their overseas markets.

BURLE INDUSTRIES is a global supplier of Electron Tubes and Electro-Optic components such as Photomultipliers, Imaging Devices, Power Tubes, Channeltrons®, Microchannel Plates and MCP-based Detectors for use in Communications, Nuclear Medicine, High Energy Physics, Spectroscopy, Night Vision, TV Broadcast and other industrial applications. Products are sold directly to OEMs, throughout a distribution network, and via BURLE INDUSTRIES' International E-commerce website - www.burle.com

For more information about BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. contact Mr. J. Luis Vera, BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. 1000 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601-5688 USA; 800-366-2875, 717-295-6888, International Calls: 717-295-6773, Fax: 717-295-6096, E-Mail: burlesls@burle.com.

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BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. Opens New Regional Offices and Adds Sales Representatives

BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC, announces the appointment of four new Regional Sales Representatives covering the United States and Canada for all BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. products. To support the new sales representatives; two additional sales offices have also been established in California and Texas.

The new Regional Sales personnel are:

Lin Tang - Responsible for Sales in the North East United States and Eastern Canada. (Sturbridge Office) 508-347-4064

Ed Hocker - Responsible for Sales in the Mid Atlantic and South East United States. (Lancaster Office) 717-295-6032

Ruben Martinez - Responsible for Sales in the Mid West and South West United States. (Texas Office) 817-421-8028

Finis Glendinning - Responsible for Sales in the Western United States and Western Canada. (California Office) 530-587-0543

The addition of these experienced and knowledgeable sales representatives is the direct result of BURLE INDUSTRIES growth especially in Electro-Optic products. The Sales representatives can support customers with their specific applications and respond promptly to their needs.

For more information about BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. contact Mr. J. Luis Vera, BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. 1000 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601-5688 USA; 800-366-2875, 717-295-6888, International Calls: 717-295-6773, Fax: 717-295-6096, E-Mail: burlesls@burle.com.

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BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS Receives
ISO 9001 Certification

BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Lancaster, PA based BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC., has announced that its quality system had received certification to ISO 9001 standards. "Registered firm" status was granted by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) on September 4, 2000 based on an audit conducted July 27, 2000.

Certification was awarded after extensive audits of BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC., facilities in Sturbridge, MA. The audits covered the firm's state-of-the-art production capabilities for manufactured products which include; Microchannel Plates (MCPs), Channeltrons®, and Glass Products.

According to Mr. Ron Starcher, VP and General Manager of BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC., "This is an important milestone in BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS' quest to maintain our position as a world-class quality supplier of scientific detectors. This certification assures our customers, worldwide, that the quality of our products meets stringent requirements, and products purchased today and in the future, will be of the highest quality." The certification process started in December of 1999 and was coordinated by BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC., personnel Alberto L. Ortiz, ISO Implementation Coordinator, and Bruce Laprade, Quality Assurance Manager and Director of Engineering.

For more information contact Mr. Ron Starcher, BURLE ELECTO-OPTICS, Sturbridge Bus. Park P.O. Box 550 Sturbridge, MA 01566 USA 1- 800-648-1800 or 1-508-347-4000.

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BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. Announces Formation of European Subsidiary In Germany

A new subsidiary, Burle GmbH, has been created to serve the entire European market for power tube and electro-optic products. BURLE INDUSTRIES is a leading manufacturer of Electron Tubes including High-Energy Power Tubes, Photomultiplier Tubes, Silicon Target Imaging Devices, Scientific Detectors, and Spectroscopy Products such as Microchannel Plates, Single Channel detectors, detector assemblies and other spectroscopy devices.

The new company will market and support all BURLE INDUSTRIES products throughout Europe and surrounding countries. According to Dr. Erich Burlefinger, Chairman of BURLE INDUSTRIES. "Burle GmbH will help our corporation meet the unique needs of the European marketplace by simplifying the selling process through all encompassing Euro-based marketing approach for all countries. Our European customers will also enjoy faster delivery and technical support that's readily available in their own time zone."

Burle's European product markets are extremely competitive with a number of other large firms vying for the same business. However, Mr. Luis Vera, Sales and Marketing Manager for BURLE INDUSTRIES believes, " The creation of Burle GmbH offers a real competitive force in Europe for our products. Now, we can better serve our customer requirements for price, delivery, support and convenience so customers can enjoy the outstanding quality and performance that Burle products offer."

The company expects demand for its products to grow in both its Electron Tube Division in Lancaster, PA and its Electro-Optics Division in Sturbridge, MA. Burle GmbH is based in Baesweiler, Germany.

 

 

BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. Announces Acquisition of BURLE Corporation's Scientific Detector and Spectroscopy Products Business

Lancaster, Pennsylvania - July 1, 1999. Today BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. and BURLE CORPORATION completed the purchase by BURLE INDUSTRIES of assets of BURLE's Scientific Detector and Spectroscopy Products ("SDP") business located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. BURLE INDUSTRIES is a leading manufacturer of electronic tubes including photomultiplier tubes and silicon target imaging devices for use in diverse fields such as medical research and diagnostic imaging, surveillance, underwater and space exploration. BURLE is also a leader in the manufacture of power tubes and cavities used in high energy research, radar, and communications such as FM and VHF TV broadcast transmission.

The SDP business includes the manufacture of Channeltron(r) single channel detectors, micro-channel plate-based detectors, flexible fiber optic light guides, glass coated wire, and remote spectroscopy products. These advanced electronic products are used in mass spectroscopy, surface analysis, photon spectroscopy, image intensification, remote spectroscopy and process control. This acquisition will permit BURLE to extend its product lines and diversify into new market areas. BURLE plans to operate the business at its present location in Sturbridge, Massachusetts as part of BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC.

To request further information, contact Customer Service toll free at (800) 366-2875. You can also fax your request to (717) 295-6096 or e-mail at burlesls@burle.com.

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Archived New Products


5900 Magnum Electron Multiplier™

BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS announces the Magnum Electron Multiplier™, a replacement electron multiplier which installs directly into existing ion-optic frames, eliminating the need to replace expensive mounts.

Other replacement multipliers are available that require replacing the instrument’s existing ion-optics frame, creating assembly hassles and adding material and labor cost. The Magnum Electron Multiplier™ snaps DIRECTLY into the instrument’s existing mount. No retrofitting with special ion-optic mounts is required, making replacement tool-free, fast, and inexpensive.

The Magnum Electron Multiplier™ utilizes Spiraltron™ technology to provide superior operational lifetime and output linearity. Replacing an instrument’s existing multiplier with a Magnum Electron Multiplier™ guarantees improved performance.

Magnum Electron Multipliers™ are available for Instrument Models HP5770A, 5970, 5970B, 5971A, 5972A GCD, 5973, 5989A, 5989B, M.S. Engine and 5995 Mass Spectrometers.

BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC. headquartered in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, is the world’s largest manufacturer of single and multi-channel mass spectrometer detectors. A pioneer in developing scientific detector products, the company is recognized as the worldwide leader in electron multiplication technology for its Channeltron® Mass Spectrometer Detectors, Long- Life™ Microchannel Plates and Advanced Performance Detectors.

For additional product and ordering information about the Magnum Electron Multiplier™ contact BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, Inc. Sturbridge Business Park, P.O. Box 1159, Sturbridge, MA 01566-1159, Telephone: 800-648-1800 or 508-347-4000; Fax: 508-347-3849, e-mail: sales@burle-eo.com or visit: www.burle.com

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Bi-Polar Advanced Performance Time-Of-Flight Detector

A new Bi-polar Advanced Performance Time-Of-Flight (TOF) Detector available from BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC. offers previously unobtainable levels of temporal resolution, dynamic range, and high mass detection sensitivity for Time-Of-Flight Mass Spectrometry.

The detector is contained in a low-profile assembly integrating a newly developed high sensitivity microchannel plate and an electro-optically isolated signal read out. The detector is available in either a stand-alone version or mounted on any common size conflat flange.

This new patent pending TOF detector may be floated up to ± 10KV and can be used to detect either positive or negative ions. The output signal in either mode of operation is maintained at ground potential by the electro-optically isolated readout, thereby ensuring the safety of the instrument digitizer and simplifying the instrument electronics.

This Advanced Performance Detector produces enhanced high mass sensitivity through the incorporation of a BURLE exclusive small-pore microchannel plate utilizing a proprietary high efficiency conversion surface. The combination of the new microchannel plate technology and the electro-optical readout extends dynamic range performance beyond all previously attainable levels.

Installation of the detector is easy with a replaceable microchannel plate cartridge. Each cartridge contains a special small-pore microchannel plate with a high efficiency conversion surface and a high transmission grid mounted in a rugged module. The module allows the end user to replace the detector quickly and easily.

For more information about the High Bi-Polar Advanced Performance Time-of-Flight Detector, contact Kristin Haseltine, BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC., Sturbridge Business Park, PO Box 1159, Sturbridge, MA 01566-1159; telephone 1-800-648-1800; fax 508-347-3849. Or visit our web site at http://www.burle.com. burlesls@burle.com

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High Temperature Advanced Performance Time-Of-Flight Detector

A new bakeable Advanced Performance Time-of-Flight (TOF) Detector is available from BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC. offers previously unobtainable levels of temporal resolution, dynamic range, and high mass detection sensitivity for Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometry.

The detector is contained in a low profile assembly integrating a newly developed, high sensitivity microchannel plate and a 50 ohm impedance matched anode in an all new temperature tolerant package. The detector is available in either a stand alone version or mounted on any common size conflat flange.

The new patent pending TOF detector may be operated at up to 150°C and vacuum baked up to 300°C. This allows rapid chamber degassing and ultra quiet instrument operation. This Advanced Performance Detector produces enhanced high mass sensitivity through incorporation of an exclusive BURLE small-pore microchannel plate utilizing a proprietary, high efficiency conversion surface. The combination of the new microchannel plate technology and the low profile, 50 ohm impedance matched anode extends dynamic range beyond all previously attainable levels.

Installation of the detector is easy with the replaceable microchannel plate cartridge. Each cartridge contains a special small-pore microchannel plate with a high efficiency conversion surface and a high transmission grid mounted in a rugged module. The module allows the end user to replace the detector quickly. The exclusive high temperature tolerance of the detector allows faster system degassing and shorter down times than any other detector available.

For more information about the High Temperature Advanced Performance Time-of-Flight Detector, contact Kristin Haseltine, BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC., Sturbridge Business Park, PO Box 1159, Sturbridge, MA 01566-1159; telephone 1-800-648-1800; fax 508-347-3849. Or visit our web site at http://www.burle.com. burlesls@burle.com

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New Miniature Advanced Performance Time-of-Flight
Detector for Field Portable Instrumentation

STURBRIDGE, MA – November 2, 1999 – BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC. has developed an ultra-small microchannel plate (MCP) based Time-of-Flight detector (TOF) which provides high dynamic range and excellent temporal resolution in a 0.62 inch diameter package with an 8 mm active area.  This detector can be installed in a field portable, “laptop” size, Time-of-Flight mass spectrometer and was specially developed to improve the overall performance of the instrument.

 Microchannel plates are compact, solid state electron multipliers that are sensitive to a large variety of charged particles and electromagnetic radiation.  This Advanced Performance Detector uses two Long-Life™ small pore Extended Dynamic Range (EDR) microchannel plates arranged in a Chevron™ configuration.  These MCPs, with pores of only 5 microns in diameter, offer the highest channel density available.  This channel density provides dynamic range improvements of 10 times over conventional microchannel plates.

 The detector design allows the microchannel plates to be mounted on a 1 ⅓” mini conflat flange while coupled to a conical anode.  This feature allows superior temporal performance while maintaining an ultra-small footprint.  The planar surface of the MCPs contributes to the high sensitivity of the detector.

 The detector is installed at the end of the linear flight path and can be operated in positive or negative ion modes.  Time-of-Flight mass resolution is related to the overall flight path of the ion.  When reducing the flight path for size limitation, mass resolution degrades.  Using this detector has improved the overall performance of the portable mass spectrometer.

 The continued miniaturization of Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometers has prompted demand for smaller size detectors.  Scaling larger mass spectrometers down adds new challenges for detector design to keep performance at a high level.  Detectors like this one are a critical component, making compact instrumentation viable in today’s market.

 BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC., headquartered in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, in the world’s largest manufacturer of single and multi-channel mass spectrometer detectors.  A pioneer in developing scientific detector products, the company is recognized as the worldwide leader in electron multiplication technology for its Channeltron Mass Spectrometer Detectors, Long-Life™ Microchannel Plates and Advanced Performance Detectors.

 For more information about the Miniature Advanced Performance Time-of-Flight Detector, contact Kristin Haseltine, BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC., Sturbridge Business Park, P.O. Box 1159, Sturbridge, MA 01566-1159; telephone: 800-648-1800 or 508-347-4000, fax: 508-347-3849.  BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC. web site: http://www.burle.com. E-mail burlesls@burle.com

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New Compact Microchannel Plate Based Detectors for High Performance 
Sensors
 and Instrumentation

STURBRIDGE, MA – NOVEMBER 8, 1999 – BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC. announces a line of compact Long-Life™ Microchannel Plate (MCP) based detectors that improve the sensitivity performance of field portable mass spectrometers and portable leak detection systems.  These detectors provide high gain ion detection (>10 million) within a small detector package (as small as 0.56” dia. X 0.23” height).  In addition, they have been shown to perform well at operating pressures greater that 1 x 10¯³ Torr.  These new low outgassing detectors can be vacuum baked to 380°C and can be operated in either pulse counting or analog modes and provide linear output current exceeding 1 microamp.

 MCPs are compact, solid state electron multipliers that consist of a two dimensional array of literally millions of miniature (less than 10 microns in diameter) single channel electron multipliers that consist of a two-dimensional array of literally millions of miniature (less than 10 microns in diameter) single channel electron multipliers.  Typical microchannel plate thicknesses are 0.3mm and when utilized in Chevron™ (two plate set) or Z-Stack (3 plate stack) configurations, MCPs are capable of matching the performance of most electron multipliers while only occupying on tenth (1/10) of the vacuum real estate.

The use of MCPs as detectors in field portable mass spectrometers and portable leak detection systems is a logical step in the quest for smaller and lighter instrumentation.  The widespread commercialization of remote leak detection is also demanding increased in sensitivity for systems which are dependent on faraday plate detectors alone.

BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC., headquartered in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, is the world’s largest manufacturer of single and multi-channel mass spectrometer detectors.  A pioneer in developing scientific detector products, the company is recognized as the international leader in electron multiplication technology for its Channeltron® and Long-Life Microchannel Plate detectors.

 For more information about the new compact Long-Life Microchannel Plate (MCP) based detectors, contact Kristin Haseltine, BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC., Sturbridge Business Park, P.O. Box 1159, Sturbridge, MA   01566-1159; 

telephone:800-648-1800 or 508-347-4000, fax: 508-347-3849.  BURLE ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC. web site: http://www.burle.com. E-mail burlesls@burle.com

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30kW - 2450MHz Magnetron

BURLE Industries announces the introduction of a large power Magnetron that can continuously generate 30kW of useful power at 2450MHz with efficiency greater than 70%. This fixed-tuned, magnetically-focused, air and liquid cooled Magnetron is designed for the most demanding of industrial heating processes.

This latest device compliments the existing BURLE Magnetron product line. BURLE INDUSTRIES presently offers the most varied and complete line of 915MHz Magnetrons in the world. These tubes provide continuous reliable power from 30 to over 90kW.

BURLE INDUSTRIES is the world leader in Magnetron design. With over thirty years of experience, BURLE has the engineering and application support to handle your microwave requirements. BURLE INDUSTRIES is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and is a leading producer of Power Tubes, Photomultiplier Tubes, Imaging Tubes, and associated accessories for a variety of markets and applications. BURLE INDUSTRIES has been ISO 9001 registered since 1992.

To place an order, contact BURLE Customer Service at (800) 366-2875 or FAX (717) 295-6096 or e-mail at burlesls@burle.com. The part number for this Magnetron is S94610E. The accessories required for the installation and operation of this device are also available from BURLE.

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 90kW - 915MHz Magnetron

BURLE Industries announces the introduction of a large power Magnetron that can continuously generate 90kW of useful power at 915MHz with efficiency greater than 85%. This fixed-tuned, magnetically-focused, air and liquid cooled Magnetron is designed for the most demanding of industrial heating processes.

This latest device compliments the existing BURLE Magnetron product line. BURLE INDUSTRIES presently offers the most varied and complete line of 915MHz Magnetrons in the world. These tubes provide continuous reliable power from 30 to over 90kW.

BURLE INDUSTRIES is the world leader in Magnetron design. With over thirty years of experience, BURLE has the engineering and application support to handle your microwave requirements. BURLE INDUSTRIES is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and is a leading producer of Power Tubes, Photomultiplier Tubes, Imaging Tubes, and associated accessories for a variety of markets and applications. BURLE INDUSTRIES has been ISO 9001 registered since 1992.

To place an order, contact BURLE Customer Service at (800) 366-2875 or FAX (717) 295-6096 or e-mail at burlesls@burle.com. The part number for this Magnetron is S94608E. The 896MHz version of this Magnetron is S94607E. The accessories required for the installation and operation of this device are also available from BURLE.

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Ultra-Fast Time-of-Flight Detector for Mass Spectrometry

BURLE announces the world's highest performing Time-of-Flight detector for Mass Spectrometry. This new TOF detector utilizes BURLE's exclusive 2-Micron Pore MCP - offering sub-nanosecond pulse widths for mass resolution ten times greater than conventional detectors and sensitivity in excess of 107.

The Advanced Performance Ultra-Fast TOF can provide previously unobtainable levels of mass resolution, dynamic range and detection sensitivity. This enormous increase in performance is achieved as the direct result of BURLE's 2-micron pore MCP, featuring the world's highest channel densities and a ten-fold increase in dynamic range compared to conventional Microchannel Plates.

The new detector offers a low profile matched impedance conical anode which, when combined with BURLE's ultra-small pore MCP, offers superior mass resolution. Each detector includes a Chevron™ set of two Long-Life™ small pore Extended Dynamic range MCPs and a high transmission grid mounted in a rugged module. BURLE's new TOF detector is recommended in TOF applications involving MALDI-TOF, ESI-TOF or custom TOF Mass Spec.

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BURLE Introduces New Bench-Top Power Supply for Laboratory Applications

Lancaster, PA - February 12, 2001 - BURLE announces the introduction of its economical PF1053 solid-state, bench top High Voltage Power Supply ideally suited for a wide variety of laboratory applications. The new power supply offers a compact, stable and high precision solution at cost substantially less than currently available products.

The solid-state PF1053 offers a voltage output of up to 3KV DC and I mA with ripple at <0.05%. Polarity is set through a convenient front panel mounted switch. Combine its large voltage adjustment dial and oversized LCD display and you'll find this power supply easy to operate.

BURLE's PF1053 applications include powering Channeltrons, Electron multipliers, Microchannel Plate Detectors, Discrete dynode detectors, Photomultiplier Tubes, Mass Spectrometry devices, Analytical Instrumentation, Geiger Tubes, Proportional Counters and more.

The PF1053 is available immediately and can be conveniently purchased online at www.burle.com or by calling BURLE at 1-800-366-2875.

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BURLE Announces the World's First 2-Micron Pore Microchannel Plate

Lancaster, PA - February 8, 2001 - BURLE announces the development and availability of its ultra-small pore Microchannel Plate. The 2-micron pore MCP technology offers dramatic performance improvements in instrument sensitivity, mass resolution, temporal response and dynamic range for applications such as night vision devices and Time-of-flight Mass Spectrometry (TOF-MS). Previously, the smallest MCP available on the market was BURLE's 5-micron pore Microchannel Plate.

This remarkable technological development in MCP manufacturing is expected to spur rapid advancements in both miniaturization and cost reduction of TOF instrument systems and detection devices. The small pore size improves temporal response enabling instrument manufacturers to shorten the flight path required to separate ions by mass. This leads to a smaller and simpler vacuum system that directly translates to lower cost instruments with higher performance. Night vision device manufacturers can expect to almost double resolution of their image intensifiers by the increased spatial resolution of up to 150 lp/mm offered by the BURLE'S 2-micron pore technology.

The unique manufacturing process used to create the 2-micron MCP provides a gain of 10,000 at 1000 volts with uniformity within the ±10% specification for typical intensifier tube applications. For TOF-MS applications, gains are in excess of 107 with a 350-picosecond pulse width capability, nearly three times faster than that offered by conventional detectors.

   

Comparison of 5 micron pore and 2 micron pore MCP's (same magnification)

BURLE's 2-micron pore MCP is currently offered in a 18mm quality diameter. For general information, specifications, samples and pricing please contact BURLE at 1-800-648-1800.

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New Dual Output High Voltage Bench-Top Power Supply Introduced by BURLE

BURLE announces its new PF1054 model solid-state, bench top Power Supply ideally suited for a wide variety of high voltage laboratory applications. The new power supply offers separate adjustable DC outputs in either negative or positive polarity in a compact, stable and high precision solution at an economical cost.

The solid-state PF1054 offers voltage output of up to 3KV DC and 8KV DC with ripple at <0.05%. Polarity is set through a pair of convenient front panel mounted switches. Its large voltage adjustment dials and oversized LCD display makes it one of the easiest power supplies to operate. The PF1054 also includes
two rear panel mounted SHV output connectors for organized cable management
to detectors and instruments.

BURLE’s PF1054 applications include powering Channeltrons, Electron multipliers, Microchannel Plate Detectors, Discrete dynode detectors, Photomultiplier Tubes, Mass Spectrometry devices, Analytical Instrumentation, Geiger Tubes, Proportional Counters and more.

The PF1054 is available immediately and can be conveniently purchased online at www.burle.com or by calling BURLE at 1-800-366-2875.

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Revolutionary Approach Developed for Electron Impact Ionization for MS Applications

BURLE Electro-Optics, Inc. announces a revolutionary product that is expected to change the way mass spectrometry instruments generate gas-phase ions for their mass filters and many other applications. BURLE’s new Electron Generator Array™ (EGA) replaces filament-based electron sources that offer no warm-up time or stabilization period requirement, greater control over the electron beam’s shape and a highly uniform flux density up to 1.0 x 10-10 A/cm2.

Until now, use of conventional filament sources for producing electrons was the long-established standard. One problem with filaments is that they often cause pyrolytic effects, which chemically change the unknown substance to be identified.

BURLE's patented Electron Generator Arrays™ (EGAs), solve the problem by producing a cold electron source that offers a rock solid electron flux without the heat and “photon noise” typically generated from filament ionization sources.

BURLE EGAs exceptionally low heat output is a direct result of lowering power consumption. A BURLE EGA producing a 50uA flux evenly distributed over a 50mm x 8mm area, and consumes less than a half a watt. Virtually all the current is used to produce the electron flux with no heating of the EGA.

The BURLE EGA consist of millions of precision glass tubes (pores) all fused together to produce a uniform and mechanically rigid structure. When voltage is applied across it's thickness, each pore produces a beam of highly uniform and extremely dense electrons. The result is an electron beam that is more uniform over a wider area than conventional filament sources.

Applications for BURLE EGAs include Electron Impact Ionization sources in Mass Spectroscopy, Fluorescent display screens, electron scrub sources, sample discharge for SEMs and more.

BURLE Electron Generator Arrays™ can be manufactured in any shape offering a beam shape customized to meet any application requirement. EGAs are available in an easy to use assembly consisting of a 40mm active area EGA Chevron™ mounted in stainless steel hardware with mounting holes and electrical connection terminals. Custom shapes, sizes and configurations are also available.

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