DECTRIS EIGER2® X/XE photon-counting X-ray detectors translate the latest developments in hybrid-pixel technology into outstanding performance. Thanks to their high frame rate up to 2,000 Hz, loss-free detection with under 100 ns of effective dead time between exposures, and ideal counting statistics enabled by a single-pixel point-spread function, these detectors will allow you to collect the most accurate data possible at your beamline. With its silicon sensor 450 µm thick, EIGER2 X/XE covers a wide range of X-ray energies between 6-40 keV.
Coming in different geometries and speeds, and with optional vacuum capability, DECTRIS EIGER2® X/XE detectors fit the requirements of almost any experimental setup. Utilize the capabilities of your beamline and enjoy full support from the whole DECTRIS team.
- Fast: these detectors offer image frame rate up to 2 kHz, along with advanced gating/triggering capabilities.
- More & better data: our detectors have a large active area, two adjustable energy-discriminating thresholds, and a high count rate. There is no readout noise or dark current.
- 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
EIGER2 XE 16M
This flagship detector with 16 million pixels, a frame rate of 550 Hz, and an active area of 311 x 328 mm2 is the ultimate choice for macormolecular crystallography at unlimited speed.
EIGER2 XE 9M
With an active area of 233 x 245 mm2, nine million pixels, and an increased frame rate of 550 Hz, this detector is the synchrotron allrounder at even higher perofrmance.
EIGER2 X 16M
This is the largest DECTRIS detector with 75 μm pixel size, providing the ideal capabilities and geometry for macromolecular crystallography experiments.
EIGER2 X 9M
This nine-mollion-pixels detector with unlimited external triggering and gating capabilites is an excellent allrounder for synchrotron applications that demand highest pixel resolution.
EIGER2 X 4M
This is an excellent tool for serial crystallography, small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), or ptychography. It can be operated in vacuum.
EIGER2 X 1M
With frame rate above 2,000 Hz, this is the detector of choice for dynamic methods such as photon correlation spectroscopy and time-resolved SAXS.
EIGER2 X 500K
This is a universal, compact, and fast hybrid-photon-counting detector with a modest price tag.
EIGER2 X 2M-W
This is the detector of choice for high-resolution WAXS and powder diffraction: astonishing angular resolution and coverage at 1 kHz frame make sure you do not miss a count.
EIGER2 X 1M-W
This slim rectangular detector is your best choice for WAXS at ultimate speed, offering sub-millisecond frame rate together with advanced triggering and gating capabilities of our X series.
Detector Specifications*
| EIGER2 XE 16M | EIGER2 XE 9M | EIGER2 X 16M | EIGER2 X 9M | EIGER2 X 4M | EIGER2 X 1M | EIGER2 X 500K | EIGER2 X 2M-W | EIGER2 X 1M-W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Active area (W x H) [mm² ] |
311.1 x 327.2 |
233.1 x 244.7 |
311.1 x 327.2 |
233.1 x 244.7 |
155.1 x 162.2 |
77.1 x 79.7 |
77.1 x 38.4 |
311.1 x 38.4 |
155.1 x 38.4 |
|
Pixel array (W x H) |
4,148 x 4,362 |
3,108 x 3,262 |
4,148 x 4,362 |
3,108 x 3,262 |
2,068 x 2,162 |
1,028 x 1,062 |
1,028 x 512 |
4,148 x 512 |
2,068 x 512 |
|
Pixel size (W x H) [µm² ] |
75 x 75 |
75 x 75 |
75 x 75 |
75 x 75 |
75 x 75 |
75 x 75 |
75 x 75 |
75 x 75 |
75 x 75 |
|
Inter-module gap (Hor./Vert.) [pixels ] |
12 / 38 |
12 / 38 |
12 / 38 |
12 / 38 |
12 / 38 |
- / 38 |
- / - |
12 / - |
12 / - |
|
Count rate (max.) [ph/s/pixel ] |
107 |
107 |
107 |
107 |
107 |
107 |
107 |
107 |
107 |
|
Energy range [keV ] |
6 - 40 |
6 - 40 |
6 - 40 |
6 - 40 |
6 - 40 |
6 - 40 |
6 - 40 |
6 - 40 |
6 - 40 |
|
Number of energy thresholds |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
Threshold range [keV ] |
3.5 - 30 |
3.5 - 30 |
3.5 - 30 |
3.5 - 30 |
3.5 - 30 |
3.5 - 30 |
3.5 - 30 |
3.5 - 30 |
3.5 - 30 |
|
Frame rate (max.)1 [Hz ] |
700 (8-bit); 560 (16-bit) |
700 (8-bit); 560 (16-bit) |
280 (8-bit); 140 (16-bit) |
490 (8-bit); 245 (16-bit) |
1,120 (8-bit); 560 (16-bit) |
4,500 (8-bit); 2,250 (16-bit) |
4,500 (8-bit); 2,250 (16-bit) |
2,250 (8-bit); 1,125 (16-bit) |
4,500 (8-bit); 2,250 (16-bit) |
|
Region of Interest (ROI) readout |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
Readout time2 |
Continuous readout |
Continuous readout |
Continuous readout |
Continuous readout |
Continuous readout |
Continuous readout |
Continuous readout |
Continuous readout |
Continuous readout |
|
External gating |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Image bit depth [bits ] |
32 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
|
Sensor material |
Silicon (Si) |
Silicon (Si) |
Silicon (Si) |
Silicon (Si) |
Silicon (Si) |
Silicon (Si) |
Silicon (Si) |
Silicon (Si) |
Silicon (Si) |
|
Sensor thickness [µm ] |
450 |
450 |
450 |
450 |
450 |
450 |
450 |
450 |
450 |
|
Point-spread function (FWHM) [pixels ] |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Vacuum compatibility |
Not applicable |
Optional |
Not applicable |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
Optional |
|
Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm³ ] |
400 x 430 x 500 |
340 x 370 x 500 |
400 x 430 x 500 |
340 x 370 x 500 |
235 x 237 x 372 |
114 x 133 x 242 |
114 x 92 x 242 |
348 x 92 x 277 |
192 x 92 x 277 |
|
Weight [kg ] |
55 |
41 |
55 |
41 |
15 |
4.7 |
3.7 |
9.7 |
5.8 |
|
Cooling method |
Water (Module) / Air (Electronics) |
Water (Module) / Air (Electronics) |
Water (Module) / Air (Electronics) |
Water (Module) / Air (Electronics) |
Water (Module) / Air (Electronics) |
Water (Module) / Air (Electronics) |
Water (Module) / Air (Electronics) |
Water (Module) / Air (Electronics) |
Water (Module) / Air (Electronics) |
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1 One frame (16 bits) per exposure, i.e. single-threshold or difference image.
2 Effective dead time between exposures < 100 ns (max. loss of 1 count/pixel)
*All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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