Introducing
RAD
Compact X-ray Detectors for Big Discoveries.
RAD is a compact area X-ray detector based on advanced, noise-free photon-counting technology, engineered for high-performance X-ray applications.
Key Features
Compact form factor adaptable for synchrotron and laboratory enviroments
High spatial resolution and detection efficiency
Advanced air-cooling system
High-speed data acquisition
TECH SPECIFICATIONS
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| Frame rate | • 20,000 fps @ 1-bit
• 2,000 fps @12-bit • 1,000 fps @24-bit |
| Acquisition modes | Sequential or continuous |
| Readout time | 0 @ 1, 12-bit mode
1 ms @ 24-bit mode |
| Acquisition modes | Dual energy, charge summing mode |
| Count rate (at 10%) |
3.5 × 10⁵ ph/s/pixel
1.2 × 10⁷ ph/s/mm² |
| Software interface | PITEC User Interface
EPICS Drivers API for Python and C++ |
Performance & Design Highlights
RAD combines compactness with high performance, offering flexible integration across a wide range of experimental setups:
1. Modular architecture with multiple geometries and active areas
2. High-speed acquisition:
20,000 fps @ 1-bit
2,000 fps @ 12-bit
1,000 fps @ 24-bit
3. Optimized thermal management with air cooling
4. Adaptable to synchrotron and laboratory environments
Sensors Options
RAD detectors are available with different semiconductor sensors to match the application energy range.
| SPECS | SI | CDTE |
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| Thickness | 500 µm 1000 µm | 1000 µm |
| Energy Range | 6 - 25 keV | 8 - 150 keV |
| Adjustable threshold range | 4 - 25 keV | 5 - 75 keV |
Silicon (Si): ideal for low to mid-energy X-rays
Cadmium Telluride (CdTe): optimized for higher-energy applications
Software
Interface
RAD is designed for seamless integration into complex systems:
Intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI)
EPICS drivers for control system integration
APIs for Python and C++
Applications
RAD detectors support a wide range of advanced X-ray applications:
X-ray imaging
Time-resolved experiments
Synchrotron-based techniques
Laboratory-based X-ray systems
Model comparison
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| Number of Medipix3RX |
1 x 6 | 2 x 6 | 2 x 4 | 4 x 6 | 2 x 12 |
| Pixels arrangement |
256 x 1.536 | 512 x 1.536 | 512 x 1024 | 1.024 x 1.536 | 512 x 3.072 |
| Area [mm²] | 14 x 84 | 28 x 84 | 28 x 56 | 56 x 84 | 28 x 168 |
| Resolution [MP] | -0.4 | -0.8 | -0.5 | -1.5 | -1.5 |
| Weight [kg] | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 6 | 4 |
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Dimension [mm] (w x h x d) |
105 x 80 x 236 | 105 x 80 x 236 | 105 x 80 x 236 | 106 x 130 x 395 | 202 x 100 x 236 |
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