What is Generation III?
Uses gallium-arsenide for the photocathode and a microchannel plate for gain. The microchannel plate is also coated with an ion barrier film to increase tube life. Produces more than 800 uA/lm in the 450 to 950 nanometer (near-infrared) region of the spectrum. Gen III provides very good to excellent low-light-level performance, long tube life.