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PILATUS3 X for Synchrotrons

PILATUS3 X high-speed, photon-counting X-ray detectors feature frame rate up to 500 Hz and sub-millisecond readout times.

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Excellent data quality, fast data acquisition, and versatile modes of operation are among the key benefits of all DECTRIS PILATUS3® X detectors. These  cameras with 172-µm pixels offer noise-free detection and built-in retrigger technology that far exceed the count-rate limit of previous photon-counting detectors. These detectors perform at frame rates up to 500 Hz with  a readout time of 0.95 ms between exposures. With a silicon sensor 450 or 1,000 µm thick and ideal counting statistics enabled by a sharp, single-pixel point-spread function, PILATUS3 X detectors cover X-ray energies between 5 and 36 keV.

Coming in different geometries and with optional vacuum capability, DECTRIS PILATUS3® X large-area detectors fit the requirements of almost any experimental setup. 

  • Fast & precise: these detectors offer single-photon counting, with a count rate up to 107 ph/s/pixel.

  • Versatile: our detectors come in many sizes and geometries, with optional vacuum capability.
  • Reliable: these detectors feature extremely stable performance and radiation hard design. Delivery terms are guaranteed, thanks to streamlined industrial production and top-notch support over the product’s entire lifetime.

Detectors

PILATUS3 X 6M

PILATUS3 X 6M

This is the largest PILATUS3 system, offering Instant Retrigger technology, sub-millisecond readout times, Region-of-Interest readout, and all other PILATUS3 features.

PILATUS3 X 2M

PILATUS3 X 2M

This detector features a 25 x 28 cm2 surface and frame rate up to 250 Hz for macromolecular crystallography and other applications of large-area detection.

PILATUS3 X 1M

PILATUS3 X 1M

This is a large-area detector with frame rate up to 500 Hz for advanced SAXS studies and other diffraction applications.

PILATUS3 X 300K

PILATUS3 X 300K

This is the PILATUS3 X detector with the broadest application spectrum. The system has a vacuum option and can be delivered with energy thresholds down to 1,600 eV.

PILATUS3 X 300K-W

PILATUS3 X 300K-W

This is the ideal WAXS detector, with an active area of more than 25 x 3 cm2 and optional vacuum compatibility.
 

PILATUS3 X 200K-A

PILATUS3 X 200K-A

This is an easy-to-use, air-cooled system with an active area of 8 x 7 cm2. It is an excellent detector for a wide range of X-ray applications.

PILATUS3 X 100K-A

PILATUS3 X 100K-A

This is a 500-Hz, maintenance-free detector system with all the advantages of hybrid-pixel technology, but without a need for dry-air or water stabilization.

PILATUS3 X 100K-M

PILATUS3 X 100K-M

This separate, compact, and lightweight detector head can be operated in a vacuum down to 10-6 mbar, and without its entrance window.

Detector Specifications*

PILATUS3 X 6M PILATUS3 X 2M PILATUS3 X 1M PILATUS3 X 300K PILATUS3 X 300K-W PILATUS3 X 200K-A PILATUS3 X 100K-A PILATUS3 X 100K-M

Active area (W x H)

[

mm²

]

423.6 x 434.6

253.7 x 288.8

168.7 x 179.4

83.8 x 106.5

253.7 x 33.5

83.8 x 70.0

83.8 x 33.5

83.8 x 33.5

Pixel array (W x H)

2,463 x 2,527

1,475 x 1,679

981 x 1,043

487 x 619

1,475 x 195

487 x 407

487 x 195

487 x 195

Pixel size (W x H)

[

µm²

]

172 x 172

172 x 172

172 x 172

172 x 172

172 x 172

172 x 172

172 x 172

172 x 172

Inter-module gap (Hor./Vert.)

[

pixels

]

7 / 17

7 / 17

7 / 17

- / 17

7 / -

- / 17

 /

 /

Count rate (max.)

[

ph/s/pixel

]

107

107

107

107

107

107

107

107

Energy range

[

keV

]

5 - 36

5 - 36

5 - 36

5 - 36

5 - 36

5 - 36

5 - 36

5 - 36

Frame rate (max.)

[

Hz

]

100

250

500

500

500

500

500

500

Region of Interest (ROI) readout

Yes

Yes

Yes

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Readout time

[

ms

]

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

0.95

Image bit depth

[

bits

]

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

20

Sensor material

Silicon (Si)

Silicon (Si)

Silicon (Si)

Silicon (Si)

Silicon (Si)

Silicon (Si)

Silicon (Si)

Silicon (Si)

Sensor thickness

[

µm

]

450 or 1,000

450 or 1,000

450 or 1,000

450 or 1,000

450 or 1,000

450 or 1,000

450 or 1,000

450 or 1,000

Point-spread function (FWHM)

[

pixels

]

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Vacuum compatibility

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Optional

Optional

Not applicable

Not applicable

Optional

Dimensions (W x H x D)

[

mm³

]

590 x 603 x 455

384 x 424 x 456

265 x 286 x 455

158 x 193 x 262

280 x 62 x 296

156 x 155 x 284

156 x 115 x 280

114 x 69 x 118 (Detector head)

Weight

[

kg

]

92

46

25

7.5

7

5.4

4.5

0.9 (Detector head)

Cooling method

Water (Module) / Air (Electronics)

Water (Module) / Air (Electronics)

Water (Module) / Air (Electronics)

Water (Module) / Air (Electronics)

Water (Module) / Air (Electronics)

Air

Air

Water (Module) / Air (Electronics)

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Full specifications

Full specifications

Full specifications

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Full specifications

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Full specifications

Full specifications

*All specifications are subject to change without notice.
 

Key Contact

Max Burian
Product Manager - Synchrotrons

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