PHOTONIS USA Awarded Patent For MountingPad Microchannel Plates

PHOTONIS USA, a leading electro-optic manufacturer, announced that it has been awarded a patent from the US Patent Office for its MountingPad Microchannel Plate technology. The patent was granted for a new microchannel plate architecture which is designed and manufactured to virtually eliminate warping and cracking. The patent is the twelfth awarded to PHOTONIS USA.

Microchannel plates (MCPs) are components used in the detection and amplification of charged particles and electro-magnetic radiation, and are commonly used in analytical instrumentation and space exploration applications. Typical MCPs readily absorb moisture from the surrounding air, and are subject to warping and cracking. While other rimless MCPs are manufactured, most on the market can trap gas or have edge pores that are easily damaged, which leads to excessive noise. PHOTONIS' MountingPad™ MCPs provide a rigid area to attach the MCP without damaging pores, yet provides a gap between the active channels and the mounting hardware. This gap allows gas to vent, eliminating plasma discharges which cause excessive noise.

The PHOTONIS MountingPad Microchannel Plates are designed to be form, fit and function replacements for traditional MCPs. They are compatible with Chevron™ and Z-stack configurations, and are available in cartridge and detector assemblies. The unique manufacturing process also allows for a long shelf life for field-replacement parts without the need for vacuum storage, resulting in shorter down-time.

About PHOTONIS
PHOTONIS is a multinational high-technology group, with more than 40 years experience in manufacture, sales and innovation, specializing in photo sensor technology. The Group operates Internationally in the Night Vision, Industrial, Scientific and Medical Imaging markets. PHOTONIS USA designs and manufactures a wide range of custom and standard components and assemblies for mass spectroscopy as well as other medical, bio-medical and scientific instruments and holds several patents in these fields. For more information, visit www.photonis.com.

SOURCE: PHOTONIS USA