- Stock: In Stock
- Model: TEVISO-AL53
- Weight: 250.00g
- Dimensions: 10.00cm x 5.00cm x 5.00cm
- MPN: AL53
- Detects Alpha Particles, Electrons and Photons
- Ultra-Low Power Requirement
Description
The core of the AL53 radiation sensor is a customized PIN diode, covered with a thin aluminum foil
to render it insensitive to light. Alpha particles interact with the aluminum foil and generate
electrons and photons, which are detectable by the PIN diode. Electrons (beta) and photons
(gamma) easily pass through the aluminum foil. An integrated pulse discriminator with a
temperature-compensated threshold level provides a true TTL signal output.
The performance of the AL53 solid-state sensor, combined with its ultra-low power requirements,
makes it an excellent choice for physics lab experiments as well as cutting-edge designs.
Features and Benefits
Detects alpha (Am-241), beta (C-14, Co-60), and gamma (K-40)
Ultra-low power requirement (25 µA)
Detector sensitivity: 5 cpm/µSv/h
High immunity to RF and electrostatic fields
Linear response over a wide temperature range (-30 °C to 60 °C)
Swiss-made
Application Areas
Equipment for detecting radioactivity in the medical environment
Radiation monitors for nuclear safeguards and security
Detection of illicit substances
Natural sciences courses and practical lab experiments
Radon experiments (collecting the decay products Po-218 and Po-214)