MiniPIX SPACE

Precision and durability in space particle tracking and radiation monitoring

ADVACAM provides cost-reducing technology for your satellite implemented for radiation mapping on the ISS, Gateway lunar station, or NASA‘s Orion Spaceship.

The advanced MiniPIX SPACE is a cutting-edge particle camera specifically designed to operate in demanding space conditions.

The MiniPIX SPACE is a compact, low-power radiation camera equipped with a Timepix3 chip for precise particle tracking and imaging. Engineered for durability, it offers enhanced mechanical properties. It has passed stringent environmental testing, including a humidity test, a tri-axial vibration test, and a thermal ambience test, all conducted under ECSS standards.

Primed for vacuum compatibility, the Advacam detectors in the camera can function effectively at air pressures lower than 10^-3 Pa. Our MiniPIX cameras have already been successfully employed onboard the International Space Station (ISS) and several satellites, demonstrating their reliability and robustness in demanding environments.

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The Timepix3 detector accurately logs the position, energy, and time of arrival and tracks the shape of each ionizing particle, like an X-ray photon, providing an all-inclusive data set. It allows for calculations on particle type, direction of flight, LET, charge, and more from the track shape.

It is equipped with a passive cooling system and can be further cooled using a Peltier cooling device or a cooling plate attached to the detector’s back. The recommended temperature for optimal performance is 22°C.