X-ray inspection encompasses all automated methods used to inspect a test item’s internal features. There are a multitude of inspection and non-destructive testing applications and their requirements differ widely. Some examples include:
A common thread runs through all these applications: items must be X-rayed and real-time decisions must be made based on the results. Inspection machines typically operate around the clock. Downtime is unacceptable. As a result, X-ray detectors must fulfill the following requirements:
Hybrid photon counting (HPC) detectors, with their new spectral photon counting technology, address all these challenges. These detectors incorporate the following:
