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Ionization gauge is a device that uses electron ionization to measure low-pressure (vacuum). The gauge is a triode with the heated filament serving as a cathode. The electrons emitted from the heated cathode are attracted to a helical grid by a DC potential. Most of the electrons pass through the grid and collide with gas molecules. The positive ions formed in this way are attracted to the central ion collector wire by a negative voltage applied to it. When the temperature is constant, the gauge reading is proportional to pressure.
