LaB6 and CeB6 cathodes

Greater brightness from low work function yielding higher currents at lower temps than tungsten. Ideal for small spot sizes in SEM, TEM, surface analysis and metrology.Available:

Greater brightness from low work function yielding higher currents at lower temps than tungsten. Ideal for small spot sizes in SEM, TEM, surface analysis and metrology.

Available:

Code Manufacturer Description
EMS80920-L AMRAY
all SEM models
LaB6 90/16
EMS80920 CeBix 90/16
EMS80921-L Cameca
EPMA SX50, SX100
LaB6 90/16 non-shunted
EMS80921 CeBix 90/16 non-shunted
EMS80922-20-L Camscan
all SEM models
LaB6 90/20 non-shunted
EMS80922-20 CeBix 90/20 non-shunted
EMS80922-16-L LaB6 90/16 non-shunted
EMS80922-16 CeBix 90/16 non-shunted
EMS80923-L Electronscan Philips
ESEM 2020, E-3, XL
LaB6 90/16
EMS80923 CeBix 90/16
EMS80919-L ETEC
Lithography
LaB6 90/30 non-shunted
EMS80919 LaB6 90/30 non-shunted
EMS80924-L-S Hitachi
SEM
LaB6 90/16
EMS80924-S CeBix 90/16
EMS80924-L-T TEM LaB6 90/16
EMS80924-T CeBix 90/16
EMS80924-L-HT High Res TEM, recommended for 200 kV+ LaB6 90/5
EMS80924-HT CeBix 60/5
EMS80925-L ICT / Advantest SEM LaB6 90/16 non-shunted
EMS80925 CeBix 90/16 non-shunted
EMS80926-L-S1 ISI / Topcon
DS-130, DS-150, SS, IC and WB/CL series, SEM
LaB6 90/16 non-shunted
EMS80926-S1 CeBix 90/16 non-shunted
EMS80926-L-S2 DS-701, SM-501, ABT series, SX,-40, CCCD LaB6 90/16
EMS80926-S2 CeBix 90/16
EMS80926-L-T 002B TEM LaB6 60/5
EMS80926-T CeBix 60/5
EMS80926-L-T1 LaB6 90/16
EMS80927-L JEOL
SEM, TEM, JAMP30, JXA 8600
LaB6 90/16
EMS80927 CeBix 90/16
EMS80927-L-HT High Resolution TEM LaB6 60/5
EMS80927-HT CeBix 60/5
EMS80928-L Leica / Leo (Cambridge SMVM base)
200, 400 Series SEM
LaB6 90/16
EMS80928 CeBix 90/16
EMS80928-L-S 360 SEM LaB6 90/16
EMS80929-L-P Leica Lithography (Philips base)
EBPG, EBL, VB series
LaB6 90/16
EMS80929-P CeBix 90/16
EMS80929-L-CM (Cambridge MVM base) EBMF series 1-10.5, EBML LaB6 90/20 non-shunted
EMS80929-CM CeBix 90/20 non-shunted
EMS80929-L-20 (Cambridge SMVM base) EBMF constant voltage LaB6 90/20
EMS80929-20 CeBix 90/20
EMS80929-L-20S LaB6 60/40
EMS80929-20S CeBix 60/40
EMS80930-L Omicron LEED LaB6 90/100
EMS80930 CeBix 90/100
EMS80931-L Philips/FEI
SEM, TEM, EBPG
LaB6 90/16
EMS80931 CeBix 90/16
EMS80933-L Zeiss Leo
SEM, TEM
LaB6 90/16
EMS80933 CeBix 90/16

Technical Data

Updated: 04-06-2026
Code Type EM Pack Size Availability Price Updated: 04-06-2026
EMS80920-L LaB6, 90/16 AMRAY Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80920 CeB6, 90/16 AMRAY Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80921-L LaB6, 90/16 non-shunted Camca Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80921 CeB6, 90/16 non-shunted Camca Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80922-20-L LaB6, 90/20 non-shunted Camscan Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80922-20 CeB6, 90/20 non-shunted Camscan Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80922-16-L LaB6, 90/16 non-shunted Camscan Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80922-16 CeB6, 90/16 non-shunted Camscan Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80923-L LaB6, 90/16 Electronscan Philips Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80923 CeB6, 90/16 Electronscan Philips Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80919-L LaB6, 90/30 non-shunted ETEC Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80924-L-S LaB6, 90/16 Hitachi , SEM Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80924-S CeB6, 90/16 Hitachi , SEM Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80924-L-T LaB6, 90/16 Hitachi , TEM Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80924-T CeB6, 90/16 Hitachi, TEM Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80924-L-HT LaB6, 90/5 Hitachi , TEM Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80924-HT CeB6, 60/5 Hitachi , TEM Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80925-L LaB6, 90/16 non-shunted ICT/Advantest Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80926-L-S1 LaB6, 90/16 non-shunted ISI/Topcon Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80926-S1 CeB6, 90/16 non-shunted ISI/Topcon Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80926-L-S2 LaB6, 90/16 DS-701 Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80926-S2 CeB6 90/16 DS-701 Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80926-T CeB6, 60/5 002B TEM Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80926-L-T1 LaB6, 90/16 002B TEM Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80927-L LaB6, 90/16 JEOL Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80927 CeB6, 90/16 JEOL Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80927-L-HT LaB6, 60/5 JEOL Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80927-HT CaB6, 60/5 JEOL Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80928-L LaB6, 200-400 SEM LEICA/LEO Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80928 CeB6, 200-400 SEM LEICA/LEO Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80928-L-S LaB6, 360 SEM LEICA/LEO Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80929-L-P LaB6, 90/16 VB Series Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80929-P CeB6, 90/16 VB Series Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80929-L-CM LaB6, 90/20 non-shunted EBML Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80929-CM CeB6, 90/20 non-shunted EBML Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80929-L-20 LaB6, 90/20 EBMF constant voltage Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80929-20 CeB6, 90/20 EBMF constant voltage Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80929-L-20S LaB6, 60/40 EBMF constant voltage Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80929-20S CeB6, 60/40 EBMF constant voltage Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80930-L LaB6, 90/100 Omicron Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80930 CaB6, 90/100 Omicron Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80931-L LaB6, 90/16 Philips/FEI Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80931 CeB6, 90/16 Philips/FEI Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80933-L LaB6, 90/16 Zeiss LEO Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote
EMS80933 CaB6, 90/16 Zeiss LEO Each No ETA P.O.R. Quote

* Availability Explanation

X weeks – the estimated lead time, based on the average time taken previously to fill orders from this particular supplier. Lead times are from when we receive your order until when we fill your order. For delivery times, please see shipping information below.

In Stock – Plenty of stock on the shelf, ready to ship.

No ETA – our supplier has advised they cannot provide an accurate ETA. Generally there is some issue with supply, and it may be more than 6 months.