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

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
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
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
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
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 | |
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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 |
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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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*All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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