DECTRIS PILATUS3® detectors are specifically designed to achieve exceptional data quality for laboratory X-ray applications. They bring two key technologies — single-photon counting and hybrid-pixel technology — from the synchrotron to the laboratory.
PILATUS3 technology enables direct X-ray detection and results in sharper and better-resolved signals than is possible with scintillator-based detectors. With short readout times and continuous acquisition, PILATUS3 R detectors deliver outstanding data with high efficiency. Additionally, low power and cooling requirements will give you a hassle-free detector system that calls for minimal maintenance.
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Fast & precise: these detectors offer single-photon counting, with a count rate up to 107 ph/s/pixel and accurate data collection.
- Versatile: our detectors come in many sizes and geometries, with different sensor materials and optional vacuum compatibility.
- Reliable: these detectors feature stable performance, with no complex cooling procedures. Delivery terms are guaranteed, thanks to streamlined industrial production and top-notch support.
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PILATUS3 R | PILATUS3 R CdTe | |
Energy range [keV] | 4.5 or 5.4 to 36 | 15 - 80 |
Frame rate (max.) [Hz] | 20 | 20 |
Point-spread function [pixels] | 1 |
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Sensor material | Silicon (Si) | Cadmium telluride (CdTe) |
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*All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Techniques

X-ray diffraction
Patterns with both weak and intense reflections are no challenge for the high dynamic range of DECTRIS strip detectors.
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Spectroscopy
The combination of single-photon sensitivity with zero background noise enhances even the most advanced spectroscopic techniques.
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Scattering
Scattering techniques, such as SAXS/WAXS, greatly benefit from our detectors’ fast frame rates and outstanding signal-to-noise ratio.
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