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MYTHEN 1K detector
Complete MYTHEN 1K detector system
High speed and excellent data quality for all X-ray diffraction applications

The MYTHEN 1K is a one-dimensional silicon strip detector operating in single-photon counting mode and the ultimate detector for all demanding applications, where a high dynamic range and an excellent data quality are required.

It excels with its very compact size, high capture angle, high frame rate and the outstanding capabilities which are common to all DECTRIS detector systems.

The MYTHEN system is air-cooled and therefore very simple in its operation and handling. It is ready to use and comes as a complete system with detector and detector control system.

Three different detector control systems are available in which up to 24 MYTHEN 1K detectors can be combined to form a large multi-detector system to cover large angles.


Applications:

  • Powder diffraction
  • X-ray diffraction (XRD)
  • Phase analysis
  • Texture and thin film analysis
  • Time-resolved experiments
  • Non-destructive testing


Technical specifications

Sensor Reverse-biased silicon diode array
Sensor thickness 320 µm
Strip size 50 µm ± 3 µm
Format 1280 strips
Active area 8 x 64 mm2
Dynamic range 24 bits (1:16,777,216)
Counting rate per pixel > 2 x 105 per strip ( for 8 keV; standard gain settings)
Energy range 5 - 30 keV
Quantum efficiency
(calculated)		 5 keV: ~ 90%
8 keV: ~ 96%
15 keV: ~ 49%
30 keV: ~ 8%
Adjustable threshold range 5 – 20 keV
Readout time 0.3 ms
Framing rate 25 Hz (24 bit)
300 Hz (16/8 bit)
600 Hz (4 bit)
Cooling Air cooled
Power consumption 5 W
Dimensions Detector (WHD) ~ 72 x 100 x 25 mm
Dimensions DCS1 (WHD) ~ 200 x 180 x 50 mm
Weight ~ 400 g