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GW System 47 Backscattered Electron Detector

The GW System 47 Backscattered Electron Detector is a backscattered electron detection system for Hitachi scanning electron microscopes. The GW System 47 includes a pre-amp, control module, and power supply. The GW System 47 is intended for Hitachi SEM models S-4200 and S-4500.[1][2]

GW System 47 Backscattered Electron Detector — Inventory photo
Fig. 01GW System 47 Backscattered Electron DetectorInventory photo[1]

What it is

The Hitachi GW System 47 is a backscattered electron detector designed for use with Hitachi scanning electron microscopes.[1][2]

The GW System 47 includes a pre-amplifier, a control module, and a power supply, with cable connections included.[1][2]

The detector is compatible with the Hitachi SEM models S-4200 and S-4500.[1][2]

How it works

The GW System 47 detector system consists of the detector element itself along with external electronics—a pre-amplifier, a control module, and a power supply—that process the electrical signal from the detector inside the SEM chamber.[1][2]

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System 47 Includes Pre-Amp, Control Module, and Power Supply[1]
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Pre-Amp, Control Module, Power Supply[1]
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Configuration & options7

GW Electronics[1]
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Cable connections included[1]
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For Hitachi SEM S-4200, S-4500[1]
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Tested in good working condition[1]
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Compatible SEM models
Hitachi SEM S-4200, S-4500[1]
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Cable connections
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Manufacturer
GW Electronics[1]
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  • ConfigurationSystem 47 Includes Pre-Amp, Control Module, and Power Supply[1]
  • System componentsPre-Amp, Control Module, Power Supply[1]

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Which Hitachi SEM models is the GW System 47 compatible with?

The GW System 47 is compatible with the Hitachi SEM models S-4200 and S-4500.[1][2]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the GW System 47 Backscattered Electron Detector are on record.

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  1. [1]Inventory photo
  2. [2]GW System 47 Backscattered Electron Detector — Hitachi | Specs, Sourcing & Service | Waferpedia — waferpedia.comwaferpedia.com
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