X-ray detectors
Fibre-optic coupled 4096 × 4096 X-ray detection with air or water cooling and two standard active input sizes.
Representative manufacturer photograph; housing and connectors depend on the selected configuration. Select the photograph to enlarge.
From photon to signal
No end-to-end QE or DQE curve is published in this detector sheet. Gadox and CsI scintillator choices cover different X-ray energies; the selected screen, thickness and optical coupling determine the response. Published operating limits and model tables are shown below.
The details behind the selection
Compare sensor configurations, coating options, operating limits and integration details directly below. Check the operating mode and temperature alongside each performance value.
| Characteristics | sCMOS 16MP_52 | sCMOS 16MP_95 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 4096 x 4096 | |
| Input Size (mm) | 36.9 x 36.9 | 66.5 x 66.5 |
| Effective Pixel Size (µm) | 9 x 9 | 16.4 x 16.4 |
| Dynamic Range | 13,000:1 (in HDR mode) | |
| Frame Rate | 1GigE: 4.5 fps at full resolution, 18 fps in binning 2x2 5GigE: 20 fps at full resolution, 80 fps in binning 2x2 | |
| Full Well Capacity | 64,000 electrons in binning 1x1, 130,000 electrons in binning 2x2 | |
| Read Out Noise | <5.5 electrons rms in binning 1x1, <11 electrons rms in binning 2x2 | |
| Dark Current | <1 electron/pixel/second air cooled [**] <0.1 electron/pixel/second water cooled | |
| Sensor Temperature (ºC) | Typically 35°C (air cooled) and 45°C (water cooled) below ambient | |
| Digitization | 12/16-bit | |
| Exposure | 50 microseconds up to 60 minutes | |
| Line Spread Function (FWHM) [***] | 32µm (Gadox:Tb) 45µm (Structured CsI) | 75µm (Gadox:Tb) 75µm (Structured CsI) |
| Detector Interface | 1 GigE or 5 GigE | |
| Energy Range [****] | 3keV-100keV with Gadox:Tb / 20keV-300keV with CsI | |
| Other Notes | [**] 1.5 electrons/pix/sec for 5 GigE camera [***] Other resolution optimised scintillators are available on request [****] This is light exclusion window dependent. A range of options are available. | |
Plan the integration
Enlarge the mounting, connector and camera-outline drawings. Dimensions and model dependencies are retained.
Original dimensional drawing for the listed detector configurations. Confirm the taper, input size, cooling and interface before defining the installation envelope.
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| Configuration | Pixels | Pitch / input | Cooling / acquisition | Read noise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4096 × 4096 | 9 µm 36.9 × 36.9 mm | Typically 35°C (air) / 45°C (water) below ambient 4.5 fps full frame; 18 fps at 2×2 binning | <5.5 e− rms, 1×1 binning | |
| 4096 × 4096 | 9 µm 36.9 × 36.9 mm | Typically 35°C (air) / 45°C (water) below ambient 20 fps full frame; 80 fps at 2×2 binning | <5.5 e− rms, 1×1 binning | |
| 4096 × 4096 | 16.4 µm effective 66.5 × 66.5 mm | Typically 35°C (air) / 45°C (water) below ambient 4.5 fps full frame; 18 fps at 2×2 binning | <5.5 e− rms, 1×1 binning | |
| 4096 × 4096 | 16.4 µm effective 66.5 × 66.5 mm | Typically 35°C (air) / 45°C (water) below ambient 20 fps full frame; 80 fps at 2×2 binning | <5.5 e− rms, 1×1 binning |
Scintillator, entrance window and optical taper determine the usable energy range and spatial resolution.
Technical overview
Fibre-optic coupled 4096 × 4096 X-ray detection with air or water cooling and two standard active input sizes.
| Resolution | 4096 × 4096 pixels |
|---|---|
| Input sizes | 36.9 × 36.9 mm / 66.5 × 66.5 mm |
| Acquisition | 1GigE or 5GigE; rate depends on interface |
| Scintillator | Gadox:Tb or structured CsI; matched to photon energy |
Explore the wider range
6 product ranges · 12 camera configurations
Fibre-optic coupled 4096 × 4096 X-ray detection with a compact, brass-shielded housing optimised for short exposures.
Direct fibre-optic coupling protects the sensor while preserving detail in compact, high-resolution X-ray imaging.
A cooled 4-megapixel detector platform with three optical input sizes for laboratory and beamline X-ray imaging.
A large-area X-ray detector built around four fibre-coupled 16MP sCMOS sensors.
A back-reflection detector with a central beam path for real-time Laue diffraction and crystal orientation.
Representative equipment; the complete configuration depends on your application.
An integrated Laue diffraction system for crystal orientation, with a compact format and manual positioning as standard.