  We present the performance of a new proportional gas detector. Its geometry
consists of a cathode plane with 70x70 micron apertures, crossed by 25 micron
anode strips to which it is attached by 50 micron kapton spacers. In the region
where the avalanche takes place, the anode strips are suspended in the gas
mixture like in a standard wire chamber. This detector exhibits high rate
capability and large gains, introducing very little material.
