Streak
tubes are used for the study of ultra fast optical phenomena and
specifically measure the variation in light intensity
as a function of time. Installed in some of the worlds best streak cameras
the Photek streak tubes are proven in performance and reliability. With
a range of cathode options and for use in the UV, visible and NIR
spectrum the Photek streak tube is ideal for streak and high repetition
rate framing cameras.
| Photek Part No. | Photochron 2 |
Photonchron 5 |
ST-X |
ST-Y |
| Other Equivalents | EEV P8307 EEV P855 Ultranac |
Optronis Photonetichron |
Photonis |
Photonis P510 ITT F4157 |
| Cathode Size (mm) | 8 x 9 maximum |
8 mm slit |
20 x 3 |
35 x 5 |
| Synchroscan | 88 MHz |
> 200 MHz |
Limited |
Limited |
| Time Resolution (typical) | ~ 3 ps |
2 ps |
36 ps |
50 ps |
| Time Resolution (maximum) | - |
400 fs (1) |
2 ps (1) |
2 ps (1) |
| Magnification | ~ 2 |
2 - 4 |
0.7 - 1.5 |
0.7 - 1.5 |
| Framing Option | Deflector plate lock |
Deflector plate lock |
Cathode mesh |
Cathode mesh |
(1) - Time resolution stated is applicable when using the streak tube with increased operating voltages. Under this mode spatial resolution will decrease.
Standard Product
This list constitutes the standard product range from Photek. To talk further about these products or the custom design of a streak tube for your application then please contact us
| Photek Part No. | Description | Datasheet |
| ST-Y | 35 mm Streak Tube |  |
| ST-X | 18 mm Streak Tube | |
| 000823 | Streak Tube Technical Note | |
| 020527 | ST-Y and ST-X Technical Note | |
