Nuclear Radiation Sensors

Teviso Nuclear Radiation Sensor

Teviso Sensor Technologies solid-state nuclear radiation sensors are capable of detecting alpha, beta, gamma and X-rays in a package containing a Si-PIN diode, amplifier and pulse discriminator. The following solid-state nuclear radiation sensors are available - click on Part No. for a data sheet.

Nuclear Radiation Sensors - BG51 / AL53

The BG51 detects beta, gamma and X-rays.
The AL53 detects alpha, beta, gamma and X-ray and is fitted with a 0.01mm thick aluminium window.

ParameterValue
Measurement Range0.1 μSv/h to 100mSv/h
Energy Range0.05 to >2MeV (BG51)
0.05 to >10MeV(AL53)
Sensitivity5.8 cpm/μSv/h
Temperature Linearity-30ºC to 50ºC
Supply Voltage2.5 - 15V
Supply Current (Typical)25μA
Output Pulse LevelSupply Voltage
Output Pulse Width50 to 250μs
Size28 x 16 x 6mm

BG51 Datasheet AL53 Datasheet

Close-up of the BG51 and AL53 nuclear radiation sensors Diagram showing dimensions of the Teviso radiation sensor

Radon Sensor - RN52

The RN52 Radon Sensor operates by the electrostatic collecting of the progeny (decayed components) associated with Radon decay. Learn more about Radon and its detection

ParameterValue
Collector Supply Voltage50 to 200V
Sensitivity100 cpm @ 1,000 Bq/m³
Temperature Range-20°C to 60°C
Sensor Supply Voltage2.5 - 15V
Sensor Supply Currentc.25μA
Output Pulse LevelSupply Voltage
Output Pulse Width40 to 150μs
Size28 x 16 x 10mm

RN52 Datasheet

Nuclear Radiation Sensor Tester - PB40

The PB40 Nuclear Radiation Sensor Tester contains a small amount of pitchblende (Uraninite), embedded in a plastic disc. It is a radioactive, uranium-rich mineral used for functional testing of sensors.

ParameterValue
Active Material/WeightPitchblende/0.01g
Emitted radiationBeta/Gamma
Activity/Decay Rate0.05μCi
Dose rate (@10mm Distance)c.10μSv/h
Size30mm Ø x 4mm

PB40 Datasheet

The PB40 nuclear radiation sensor tester disc

Further Reading