Background: Photoelectric devices such as photomultiplier tubes (PMTs)

photo diodes (PDs) and solar cells are widely used in many applications

so reliable evaluation on the performances of such devices is quite necessary

especially for the accurate measurements and calibrations on the photocathode quantum efficiency (QE). Purpose: We aim to build up a cathode performance evaluation system and study the properties of different types of cathodes. Methods: Two different methods named as the relative measurement and the direct measurements were employed to measure the QE values of cathodes. In addition

a 2D platform was built to achieve convenient and accurate processes for the plane type photocathode position uniformity test. Results: With the evaluation system

the cathode properties of dozens of photoelectric devices were tested. The measured QE results

either from the relative or the direct measurement

are consistent with the data provided by the manufacturers or a third party. Conclusion: Our cathode evaluation system is reliable and could be used to study the detailed photocathode properties such as QE

spectral response and position uniformity. Abstract