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The microchannel plate (MCP) is a core technology used in image intensifiers. An MCP can accelerate and multiply a spatial stream of electrons passing through it, resulting in a stronger signal on the emitting end.
The microchannel plate (MCP) is a core technology used in image intensifiers. An MCP can accelerate and multiply a spatial stream of electrons passing through it, resulting in a stronger signal on the emitting end.


In a MCP are small holes cut in a angle (usually between 30° and 40°). Common hole sizes are 12, 10 and 6 microns, while 4 micron holes whrer testet my L3 and photonis they were dropped due to the low yield during the production compared to the gains in performance.  
A MCP features small holes cut in an angle (usually between 30° and 40°). Common hole sizes are 12, 10 and 6 microns. 4 micron holes were tested on separate occasions by [[L3Harris|L3]] and [[Photonis]], but weren't developed into a production line due to the low yield during the production compared to the gains in performance.  


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Revision as of 11:19, 15 November 2022

The microchannel plate (MCP) is a core technology used in image intensifiers. An MCP can accelerate and multiply a spatial stream of electrons passing through it, resulting in a stronger signal on the emitting end.

A MCP features small holes cut in an angle (usually between 30° and 40°). Common hole sizes are 12, 10 and 6 microns. 4 micron holes were tested on separate occasions by L3 and Photonis, but weren't developed into a production line due to the low yield during the production compared to the gains in performance.