DECTRIS PILATUS3 X

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

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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