A multi-chip industrial scanner and imaging detector with the ability to provide spectral material-sensitive “color radiography“, introducing exceptional contrast and dynamic range. Based on Timepix2 photon-counting chips with silicon sensor layer.



A multi-chip industrial scanner and imaging detector with the ability to provide spectral material-sensitive “color radiography“, introducing exceptional contrast and dynamic range. Based on Timepix2 photon-counting chips with silicon sensor layer.
| Readout chip: | Timepix2 |
| Pixel pitc: | 55 μm |
| Resolution: | 9 lp/mm |
| Thresholds per pixel: | 1 |
| Pixel mode of operation: | Counts 14 bits, Counts 10 bit, Energy 14 bits (Integrated) |
| Counter depth: | 10 or 14bits |
| Dimensions: | 249.5 x 75 x 61 mm |
| Weight: | 910 g |
| Connectivity: | Ethernet, water cooling interface |
| Software: | PIXet Pro |
Product description
This photon-counting camera offers the highest contrast for X-ray imaging of all our products. It features a signal to noise ratio of over 2,000, frame rate of up to 170 fps and a high resolution – ech pixel is just μm. These properties make it the best choice for imaging of both low and high-X-ray attenuating materials. It can detect energies as low as 3 keV.
The WidePIX DYNAMIC Industry detectors are suited for:
The WidePIX DYNAMIC line features a Timepix2 chips, each with a matrix of 65k square pixels of 55 μm pitch. They offer several operation modes (counts 14 bits, counts 10 bits and energy 14 bits) and selectable counter depths. The array of chips is almost gapless, the entire imaging area is fully sensitive without significant dead zones. The gap size is lower than 4 pixels.
More stable operation covers segment where current MPX3 based detectors fail because of insufficient contrast, such as imaging porosity, microcracks, or fibre to resin ratio. TPX2 based detector should have higher sensitivity due to lower minimal detectable energy (about 3 keV).
The cameras offer speed up to 170 frames per second. Thanks to its ability to collect spectral information directly, it allows for material-sensitive X-ray imaging in a single scan. The WidePIX DYNAMIC X-ray camera is available in multiple sizes and configurations to meet your specific needs.
The industrial optimization of WidePIX sets it apart:
The WidePIX DYNAMIC 5 layout offers a sensitive area arranged in one row of five chips. The sensitive area covers 327,680 pixels within the dimensions of 14 x 70 millimeters.
This layout offers the best properties for X-ray imaging of large areas using Time Delayed Integration. TDI can be applied for scanning samples on conveyor belts or other moving objects. The single-line chip arrangement allows for a higher frame rate and, therefore, fast scanning speed. These properties are suited for sorting machines.
The WidePIX DYNAMIC 10 layout offers a sensitive area arranged in two rows of five chips each. The sensitive area covers 655,360 pixels within the dimensions of 28 x 70 millimeters.
This layout offers the best properties for X-ray imaging using oversampling. Its compact size grants easy integration into instruments such as CT scanners or robotic CT systems. This makes it perfect to use in non-destructive testing equipment or highly sensitive medical X-ray imaging applications.
Typical energy range for photons: 3 – 20 keV
Detection efficiency for photons: Nearly 100 % below 5 keV, decreasing rapidly above 10 keV; <10 % efficiency beyond 30 keV.
Typical applications:
Particle tracking
Electron and X-ray beam monitoring
Particle-tracking at very low energies (especially “Si 100 no Aluminium coating”)
Particle identification and differentiation (energetic protons, energetic electrons, low energy electrons, X-rays, neutrons etc.)
Typical industries: research, electron microscopy (Life sciences, biomedical imaging, microelectronics research, materials testing of low-Z materials), and more
Typical energy range for photons: 5 – 40 keV
Detection efficiency for photons: Nearly 100 % below 8 keV, around 50 % at ~15 keV, gradually decreasing toward 30 keV; <10 % efficiency beyond 50 keV.
Typical samples: Light to medium-density materials such as organic samples, polymers, ceramics, and composite structures.
Typical applications:
Imaging
General-purpose X-ray imaging and micro-CT
Inspection of light mechanical and electronic components
Research imaging of composite or biological materials
Suitable for photon and charged-particle detection in the low-to-medium energy range
Particle tracking
Photon and particle-tracking
Space and radiation-environment research
Particle identification and differentiation (energetic protons, energetic electrons, low energy electrons, X-rays, neutrons etc.)
Typical industries: Materials science, electronics inspection, life-science imaging, cultural-heritage analysis, and general laboratory research, space-environment monitoring, Space-radiation and dosimetry experiments, XRD, CT, and more
Typical energy range for photons: 8 – 60 keV
Detection efficiency for photons: Close to 100 % below 10 keV, around 50 % near 17 keV, and below 10 % beyond 40–50 keV.
Typical samples: Medium-density materials such as ceramics, polymer–metal composites, and thicker organic or composite specimens.
Typical applications:
Imaging
X-ray radiography and micro-CT of medium-density components
Non-destructive testing (NDT) and structural inspection
Material analysis and imaging requiring higher absorption than 300 µm sensors
Particle tracking
Suitable for photon and particle tracking
Particle identification and differentiation (energetic protons, energetic electrons, low energy electrons, X-rays, neutrons etc.)
Typical industries: Industrial NDT, materials research, electronics inspection, and applied science laboratories, space-environment monitoring, Space-radiation and dosimetry experiments, XRD, CT and more
Typical energy range for photons: 15 – 80 keV
Detection efficiency for photons: High absorption up to ~20 keV (>90 %), gradually decreasing above 30 keV (~40 %) and dropping below 10 % beyond 80 keV.
Typical applications:
Particle tracking
Suitable for photon and charged-particle tracking
Typical industries: materials research, engineering inspection, mineral analysis, and scientific instrumentation, synchrotron experiments, radiation safety, XRD, and more
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