Radiation Sensor AL53
- Detects Alpha and Beta Particles and Gamma Ray
- Ultra Low Power Requirement
Description The heart of the AL53 radiation sensor is a customized PIN diode, covered with a thin aluminum foil to make it insensitive to light. An integrated pulse discriminator with a temperature compensated threshold level provides true TTL signal output. The AL53 is capable of detecting alpha and beta particles and gamma ray. The performance of the AL53 solid state sensor, in combination with ultra low power requirements make it a good choice for new state-of-the-art designs as well as for upgrading existing designs. Features and Benefits · Detects alpha (Am-241), beta (C-14) and gamma radiation · Ultra low power requirement (25 μA) · Detector sensitivity: 5 cpm/μSv/h · High immunity to RF and electrostatic fields · Linear response over wide temperature range (-30 °C to 60 °C) · Swiss made
Application Areas · Equipment for detecting radioactivity in medical environment · Radiation monitors for nuclear safeguards and security · Detection of illicit substances · Natural sciences courses and practical lab experiments |
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Electrical Characteristics Unless otherwise indicated specified at: VCC = 4.0 V, TA = 25 °C Measurement range of dose rate 0.1 μSv/h to 100 mSv/h Pulse count rate 5 cpm ± 15% for 1 μSv/h radiation dose rate Energy response 50 keV to above 10 MeV Output pulse level Equal to supply voltage (positive going) Output pulse width 50 μs to 200 μs (LOW®HIGH®LOW) Supply voltage range, VCC 2.5 V to 15.0 V Supply current, IS 25 μA TYP Operating temperature range -30 °C to 60 °C |
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