Welcome To BURLE Industries, Inc.

Burle Industries, the successor company to the RCA New Products Division located in Lancaster, PA USA, is a major manufacturer of vacuum tube products, including photomultiplier tubes, power tubes, and imaging tubes. We are the largest U.S. manufacturer of photomultiplier tubes.

BURLE Industries was recently designated Northrop Grumman's Integrated Systems Sector prestigious "Key Plan Preferred Supplier" status. This designation recognizes BURLE Industries as an integral part of the Northrop Grumman team by acknowledging outstanding performance and dedication. Key Plan "preferred" suppliers have shown superior and sustained excellence in quality of parts and dedication to on-time delivery.

The Key Plan Program allows designated suppliers to inspection stamp their own products to Northrop Grumman specifications. This program has proven overall that it is more profitable to build quality products and assure on-time delivery, which in turn reduces costs.

The award presentation was held January 17, 2002 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Los Angeles, California.

Lancaster, PA-On November 15, 2001, BURLE Industries received "Supplier of the Year" award by Siemens Medical Solutions, one of the world's largest medical equipment manufacturers. This prestigious annual award is given to those suppliers that have best met the company's stringent performance expectations.

Accepting the award in Orlando, Florida on behalf of BURLE Industries was Mr. Carl Rintz, President/Chief Operating Officer and Mr. Luis Vera, Vice President Sales and Marketing.

BURLE was one of more than 600 suppliers that Siemens Medical Solutions routinely work with during the year. BURLE was up against eight finalists including some tough competition with the likes of Dell Computer, Kodak Imaging and Allentown-based Air Products. Siemens Medical Solutions' judges based their decision on four performance categories: Technology, Marketing, Quality and Logistics. BURLE Industries scored the highest total score among all other finalists. By providing this level of performance, BURLE remains a key partner with Siemens Medical Solutions.

BURLE Industries and Siemens Medical Solutions have collaborated for several years in providing its Photomultiplier Tubes for their medical diagnostic E.CAM Gamma Scanners.

BURLE's Photomultiplier Tubes are an integral part of Siemens' E.CAM Scanners. As the scanner emits photons to the section of the body being examined, the photomultiplier tube detects gamma rays from the patient caused by the emitted photons. BURLE's Photomultiplier Tube converts these photons into electrons, creating an electronic image that radiologists and doctors use to diagnosis a medical condition.

BURLE Industries is a global leader for Photomultipliers Tubes. Photomultipliers are used in many scientific detection applications including space exploration, oil drilling, drug discovery and more.

Siemens Medical Solutions, a division of Siemens AG, is one of the largest suppliers of healthcare equipment manufacturers in the world. The company is renowned for its innovative products, services and complete solutions, ranging from imaging systems for diagnosis and therapy equipment for treatment, to electromedicine and hearing instruments to IT solutions that optimize workflow and increase efficiency in hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices.

BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC., is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania USA with locations in Massachusetts, United Kingdom, Germany, and Mexico.

BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC., manufactures; Power Tubes and Cavities, Photomultiplier Tubes, Imaging Tubes and Accessories, as well as offering Plating and Environmental Testing Services. ELECTRO-OPTICS, INC., products include Microchannel Plates, Channeltron® Electron Multipliers, and Scientific Detectors.

For additional information concerning its "Supplier of the Year" Award, contact Mr. J. Luis Vera, BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. 1000 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601-5688 USA; 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 Announces 40mm Diameter Advanced Performance TOF Detector for Mass Spec Applications

Sturbridge, MA – October 24, 2003 – BURLE Electro-Optics, Inc. announces the development and offering of its new 40mm diameter Advanced Performance Time-of-Flight Detector. The new patented detector’s unique small pore 5-micron MCP technology combined with a larger collection area offers higher performance, improved mass resolution and fast timing for TOF Mass Spectrometry.

Of special interest to instrument designers is the detector’s large format, 650 ps pulse width and 300 ps rise time for previously unobtainable levels of mass resolution, dynamic range, and detection sensitivity that is ten time that of conventional MCPs. In addition, the detector’s flat surface provides uniform ion conversion while the higher aspect ratio of the MCPs produce gains in excess of 107.

The new detector is housed in BURLE’s Quick-Fit® replaceable MCP cartridge to make maintenance fast and easy. Quick-Fit® cartridges include a set of two Chevron™ Long-Life™ small pore MCPs and a high voltage transmission grid mounted in a rugged module with an integral 50 ? impedance matched conical anode. This module is available separately or mounted on a 6” conflat flange.

The addition of BURLE Electro-Optics’ patented 40mm Time-of-Flight Detector rounds out the largest selection of detectors available in the world with 17 models in sizes ranging from 8mm to 40mm.

BURLE Electro-Optics, Inc., headquartered in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, is the world leader in Time-of-Flight detector technology, offering the highest temporal resolution detectors for both ADC and TDC based systems. 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 general information, specifications, samples and pricing please contact BURLE Electro-Optics at 1-800-648-1800 or 1-508-347-4000 email: sales@burle-eo.com.

New Resistive Glass Products Developed for Analytical Instrument Designers and Manufacturers

STURBRIDGE, MA – August 11, 2003 – BURLE Electro-Optics, Inc. announces the development and offering of patent pending Resistive Glass products for analytical instrument designers and manufacturers. BURLE Electro-Optics’ newest capability offers a wide array of Resistive Glass shapes and sizes including tubes, sheets, washers as well as custom shapes to fit any requirement at a lower cost.

BURLE Electro-Optics’ precision Resistive Glass products are manufactured from a proprietary lead silicate glass that has been doped to produce a resistive surface. Resulting devices can be custom designed with one or more resistive areas based on the instrument designer’s specific requirements. Importantly, resistivity can be varied over three orders of magnitude in order to optimize current flow and electric field strength.
Typical Resistive Glass product applications include Ion Guides, Voltage Dividers, Conversion Dynodes, Ion Mirrors, Reflectron Lenses, Drift Tubes for Ion Mobility Spectrometers and more.

BURLE’s Resistive Glass products are available in both tube and sheet form, each customizable to a variety of shapes. Electrodes can be in a variety of materials and configurations. In addition, mechanical interfaces such as flanges, grids and meshes are available.

BURLE Electro-Optics, Inc. is headquartered in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. For additional product and ordering information concerning Resistive Glass products, contact BURLE Electro-Optics, Inc. Customer Service Department at 1-800-648-1800 (U.S. Calls) or 1- 508-347-4000 Fax: 1-508-347-3849 e-mail: sales@burle-eo.com website: www.burle.com

LANCASTER, PA – January 17, 2003 – BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. announces the addition of the 85011 PLANACON™ MCP-PMT to its family of low profile MCP-based photomultipliers. This 2" square head-on MCP-PMT with integrated voltage divider network is less than one inch thick and provides 6mm position resolution when used as a discreet pixel device while offering a spectral response of 165 to 660 Nanometers.

The 85011 PLANACON™ is based ona revolutionary photomultiplier tube that utilizes microchannel plates (MCP) for electron multiplication. Its sixty-four anodes provide a superior 6mm position resolution with even higher resolutions possible using the charge-sharing technique with an alternate voltage divider network.

The dual MCP multiplier yeilds excellent time response, good gain, and extremely high pulse linearity. Response uniformity over the full 2" square active area is exceptional, typically 1:1.5. The assembly comes complete with terminated anode and high voltage cables for ease of use.

Applications for the 80511 PLANACON™ include specialized medical imaging, ring imaging Cherenkov counters, fluorescence microscopy, and high-speed applications such as LIDAR.

The 85011 PLANACON™ is available immediately by calling 800-366-2875 or 717-295-6888.

For additional product and ordering information concerning the 85011 PLANACON™ contact BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. 1000 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601-5688 USA; 800-366-2875, 717-295-6888, International Calls: 717-295-6733, Fax: 717-295-6096, E-Mail: burlesls@burle.com; web site: www.burle.com

Lancaster, PA – January 16, 2003 – BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. announces its newest high voltage power supply designed for MCP based photomultipliers. The PF1056 is a high precision analog programmable power supply ideally suited for laboratory or test environments. It provides output up to -5000 V at 667 µa. while offering excellent stability and low ripple suitable for the most demanding MCP-PMT applications.

The PF1056 offers excellent stability and low ripple suitable for the most demanding MCP-PMT applications. With its analog I/O, it lends itself to automated test and calibration type applications. Its built-in safeguards protect sensors against repetitive discharge events by shutting down and presenting a logic level indicating the event.

The PF1056 offers both precision and performance in a compact unit providing clean repeatable output voltage monitored clearly on the front panel. Technical specifications include ripple <15 mV, line and load regulation <0.01%, drift <0.02%/day and a temperature coefficient of ±100 ppm/°C.

Other important features incorporated into the unit include disabling output remotely so that it may be interlocked to a user process. CE Certification is pending.

For additional product and ordering information concerning the PF1056 Power Supply contact 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

5904 MAGNUM® Electron Multiplier Enhances Performance of Varian Instruments

Sturbridge, MA – January 16, 2003 – BURLE Electro-Optics, Inc. announces the addition of the 5904 MAGNUM® Electron Multiplier to its extensive line of compact replacement electron multipliers. The 5904 is designed specifically for Varian Instruments, including Varian 1200 GC/LC-MS and users of the discontinued Bear Cub 800.

The rugged 5904 MAGNUM® Electron Multiplier with integral self biasing anode, offers higher performance, improved linearity over a wider current range, and lower noise compared to OEM electron multipliers. Its six channel design provides longer detector life and low noise < 1pA dark current, high gain analog operation is minimum 10 million and offers stable operation even at elevated temperatures up to 200 C.

MAGNUM® Electron Multipliers utilize BURLE’s exclusive Spiraltron™ technology that provides the highest dynamic range in the industry while offering increased gain stability and near elimination of feedback noise. Thanks to BURLE’s proprietary glass formulation, it also has the longest detector life available in the industry.

The 5904 MAGNUM® Electron Multiplier cartridge is an easy-to-install, plug and play replacement that fits directly into the Varian mounting assembly. Its one-piece construction eliminates fastener and connection problems for tool-free, fast, and inexpensive installation.

The 5903 MAGNUM® Electron Multiplier is available immediately and may be purchased online or by calling 1-800-648-1800 or 1-508-347-4000

BURLE Electro-Optics, Inc. is headquartered in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. For additional product and ordering information concerning the 5903 MAGNUM® Electron Multiplier contact BURLE Electro-Optics, Inc. at 1-800-648-1800 or 508-347-4000 · Fax: 1-508-347-3849 · e-mail: sales@burle-eo.com.

5903 MAGNUM® Electron Multiplier Improves Performance of Thermo Finnigan Instruments

LANCASTER, PA – July 15, 2002 – BURLE Electro-Optics, Inc. announces the addition of the 5903 MAGNUM® Electron Multiplier to its extensive line of compact replacement electron multipliers. The 5903 is designed specifically for Thermo Finnigan Mass Spectrometer instruments, including GCQ™, LCQ™, SSQ® 7000 and TSQ® 7000. PolarisQ and TSQ® Quantum.

The 5903 MAGNUM® Electron Multiplier offers higher performance, improved linearity over a wider current range, and lower noise compared to OEM electron multipliers.

The 5903 MAGNUM® Electron Multiplier cartridge is a plug-in replacement that fits directly into the Thermo Finnigan instrument mounting assembly. Its one-piece construction eliminates fastener and connection problems for tool-free, fast, and inexpensive installation. The highly polished, high-grade stainless steel mounting assembly is also available from BURLE when needed.

The 5903 MAGNUM® Electron Multiplier is available immediately and may be purchased online at www.burle.com or by calling 800-648-1800 or 508-347-4000

BURLE Electro-Optics, Inc. is headquartered in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. For additional product and ordering information concerning the 5903 MAGNUM® Electron Multiplier contact BURLE Electro-Optics, Inc. at 800-648-1800 or 508-347-4000 Fax: 1-508-347-3849 e-mail:
sales@burle-eo.com 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, International Calls: 717-295-6773, Fax: 717-295-6096, burlesls@burle.com, www.burle.com

BURLE announces the introduction of two Voltage Divider Network (VDN) assemblies for use with its line of 2 inch, 12 stage PMTs. These VDN assemblies are conveniently packaged in a metal housing with an SHV connector for the high voltage and a BNC connector for the anode signal. They are both available for use with positive or negative high voltage.

The AJ2335 is for use with BURLE’s Quantacon series of PMTs, including the 8850 and 8852. These PMTs exhibit excellent single electron resolution with the ability to resolve multiple photoelectrons. The availability of the AJ2335 will make using these PMTs easier than ever before.

The AJ2336 VDN assembly is for use with BURLE’s 8575 and C31000 PMTs. The 8575 is an excellent choice for applications requiring excellent timing characteristics while the C31000 can be used in high temperature applications such as oil well logging.

Breakthrough in Red and Near-Infrared Spectral Detection with BURLE's MCP Photomultiplier

BURLE’s new 85104 Microchannel Plate Photomultiplier (MCP-PMT) incorporates a unique semi-transparent gallium-arsenide photocathode to provide quantum efficiencies of greater than 20% from 370nm through 850nm with peak efficiency of 30% at 700nm. This outstanding response is obtained over a large 18mm diameter photocathode with a dark count rate of less than 200 counts per second. The result is unequaled sensitivity for applications requiring low light detection such as chemiluminescence and bioluminescence.

By using a dual MCP electron multiplier, the 85104 can offer a combination of high gain, single electron resolution, fast time response and excellent pulse linearity. Gains greater than 10⁶ are typical with a peak-to-valley ratio of better than 2:1. This performance is achieved with a low dark count rate for the most demanding photon counting applications. The single electron pulse risetime is 750ps, with a pulse width of 2.5ns, providing high peak counting rates approaching 100MHz and a maximum average photon-counting rate of 5 MHz.

The 85104 MCP Photomultiplier is provided with an integral voltage divider network for ease of use. For more demanding applications, individual leads for biasing the cathode and MCP independently are available to allow gated operation. This configuration is especially useful for applications such as LIDAR and fluorescence microscopy

BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC announces the addition of the 5901 MAGNUM® to BURLE’s popular compact MAGNUM® Electron Multiplier line.

The 5901 MAGNUM® Electron Multiplier is specifically designed for pulse counting applications involving the detection of charged particles and electro-magnetic radiation. BURLE’s exclusive Spiraltron™ technology uses six individual spiral multiplier channels all fed by a single integral ion collection aperture. This increases the linear output current and maximum count rate while promoting longer detector life. Feedback noise is also virtually eliminated by the high degree of channel curvature. The detector is also available with attached leads for prototyping applications.

The replaceable 5901 MAGNUM® cartridge is easily installed and specially designed to be an exact replacement for the original cartridge.

BURLE INDUSTRIES Expands MAGNUM® Electron Multiplier Offering with its New 5902 Model

BURLE INDUSTRIES, INC. announces the 5902 MAGNUM® Electron Multiplier to its extensive line of compact replacement electron multipliers. The 5902 further expands the line to fit Mass Spectrometer models to include 5995 HP MS Models (fitted with K&M Replacement Ion Optics), Bear Cub 200, Hitachi 3DQ and Brubaker Esquire.

Other replacement multipliers require replacing the instrument’s existing ion-optics frame, creating assembly hassles, adding material and labor cost. The 5902 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 through a higher mass resolution, greater dynamic range and superior sensitivity

Standard MAGNUM® Electron Multipliers are available for instrument models HP5770A, 5970, 5970B, 5971A, 5972A GCD, 5973, 5989A, 5989B, M.S. Engine, 5995 Mass Spectrometers (HP Mass Spectrometers fitted with K&M replacement ion-optics) Bear Cub 200, Hitachi 3DQ and Bruker Esquire.

BURLE INDUSTRIES Announces 25mm Diameter Bipolar TOF Detector for Mass Spec Applications

BURLE announces its new high performance, ultra fast Bipolar Time-of-Flight detector targeted for Mass Spectrometry applications. It offers levels of sensitivity for temporal resolution, dynamic range, and high mass detection not available with current detection offerings. Besides its large 25 mm detection area (5.4 cm2) and 10 kV post acceleration feature, this patent pending detector offers BURLE’s exclusive EXTENDED DYNAMIC RANGE™, small (5 micron) pore Microchannel Plates (MCPs) with extremely high channel densities.

The new detector is enclosed in a low-profile assembly combining a highly sensitive MCP and electro-optically isolated signal output. The detector is available in a freestanding vacuum module that can be mounted directly to the flight tube or on a conflat flange assembly for easy system integration.

A unique feature of the new detector is its flat MCP input surface. It can be biased up to ± 10 kV to enhance detection of high mass, positive or negative ions. In addition, a proprietary enhancement coating is added to the ion conversion surface for greater conversion efficiency. Combined with the MCP’s higher aspect ratio, this detector offers system gains in excess of 108 ,creating the best temporal bipolar resolution available.

BURLE’s Quick-Fit replaceable MCP cartridge makes maintenance fast and easy. Quick-Fit cartridges include a Long-Life™ small pore MCP and a high voltage transmission grid mounted in a rugged module. This module can be purchased separately and replaced quickly and easily for a minimum of downtime.

For general information, specifications, samples and pricing please contact BURLE Electro-Optics at 1-800-648-1800 or 1-508-347-4000 email: sales@burle-eo.com.

BURLE Develops Unique Quad Output Power Supply for Bi-Polar Time-of-Flight Detector

BURLE introduces its PF1055 Quad Output Power Supply designed specifically for Burle Bi-Polar Time-of-Flight Detectors. This all-in-one power supply offers a single source of power to drive BURLE’s Bi-Polar Time-of-Flight detector’s MCP input and output, Scintillator and PMT.

This unique power supply eliminates complex supply synchronization problems commonly found when using multiple power sources. It also offers over-voltage and arc protection for the sensitive components used in the Bi-Polar TOF Detector.The unit’s front panel mounted voltage controls and LCD displays allows convenient
and accurate voltage adjustment to individual detector components. And, with a flick
of a switch, either positively ornegatively charged particles can be detected.

The solid-state, high voltage PF1055 offers a voltage output range depending on the component from 1KV DC to 10KV DC with ripple at <0.05%. It offers a compact, stable and high precision solution at a cost substantially less than individual power supply acquisition.

BURLE’s PF1055 applications include powering Burle Bi-Polar Time-of-Flight Detectors, Electron multipliers, Microchannel Plate Detectors, Discrete dynode detectors, Photomultiplier Tubes, Mass Spectrometry devices, Analytical Instrumentation, Geiger Tubes, Proportional Counters and more.

The PF1055 is available immediately and can be conveniently purchased online at www.burle.com or by |calling BURLE at 1-800-366-2875.

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.

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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March 23, 2000	Bi-Polar Advanced Performance Time-of-Flight - Detector - Product Archive
January 15, 2000	High Temperature Advanced Performance Time-of-Flight Detector - Product Archive
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*July 18-21, 1999*	International Microwave Symposium - Arlington, VA - Shows Archive
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June 14,1999	LASER 99 - Munich, Germany - Shows Archive
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