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Advanced BSD Module

The innovation- the ultrafast PNDetector’s Advanced BSD Module

We integrated professionally the preamplifier into an ultraslim housing together with the BSE detector to optimize your speed of operation and the ease of workflow. All BSE detectors described in their performance in Standard BSD Module are available in this configuration.

Key Features

We have professionally integrated the preamplifier and BSE detector into an ultra-slim housing to enhance operational speed and streamline your workflow.
The Advanced modules feature a fixed single-gain amplification for scanning your sample at different energies ranging from 0.5 keV to 30 keV.

  • Vacuum compatible high-grade ultra slim Aluminium detector housings in two sizes: compact (for tabletop SEM) and standard

  • Easy to use mechanical and thermal connection

  • Typical preamplifier gain of 105 V/A, with options for different amplification factors and a Switchable Gain configuration available

  • Ultrafast imaging with pixel dwell times down to 10 ns, without smearing artifacts

  • Direct sample search at highest scan speeds

  • Enhanced depth of information due to the broad energy range down to 0.5 keV

  • Customer specific solutions to perfectly fit any SEM system

  • To be combined with PNDetector‘s Main Amplifier and Retractable Arm

  • With PNDetector‘s configuration you will achieve the highest scan speed by shortening the cables between the SEM chamber and the electronics outside of the chamber

BSE Advanced Detector: front and back side

BSE Advanced detector in two different housings: long and compact

Inside view of the BSD advanced module including the integrated 4-Channel Preamplifier

Comparison between the traditional BSD module configuration (up) and the PNDetector‘s Advanced BSD module (down).

Advanced BSD gain vs. electron landing energies on the detector. Preamplification gain: 1×10⁵ V/A

Signal fall time of ~ 14 ns measured with PNDetector´s Advanced BSD type ADV-BSD-40-4-1-10

High-speed PNDetector's BSD image captured at 30 ns scan speed, delivering sharp, detailed results with outstanding clarity

Choose the geometry that fits your needs. All these detectors are also available in short housing:

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The ADV-BSD-40-4-1-10 Detector

40 mm² active area
4 segments and 1 ring
1 mm central hole diameter
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The ADV-BSD-50-4-1-56 Detector

50 mm² active area
4 segments and 1 ring
5.6 mm central hole diameter
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The ADV-BSD-80-4-1-20 Detector

80 mm² active area
4 segments and 1 ring
2 mm central hole diameter
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The ADV-BSD-150-4-1-20 Detector

150 mm² active area
4 segments and 1 ring
2 mm central hole diameter
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The ADV-BSD-150-4-1-50 Detector

150 mm² active area
4 segments and 1 ring
5 mm central hole diameter
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The ADV-BSD-150-2-2-20 Detector

150 mm² active area
2 segments and 2 rings
2 mm central hole diameter
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The ADV-BSD-420-4-1-05 Detector

420 mm² active area
4 segments and 1 rings
0.5 mm central hole diameter
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The ADV-BSD-420-4-1-10 Detector

420 mm² active area
4 segments and 1 rings
1.0 mm central hole diameter
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The ADV-BSD-420-4-1-20 Detector

420 mm² active area
4 segments and 1 rings
2.0 mm central hole diameter
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The ADV-BSD-420-4-1-54 Detector

420 mm² active area
4 segments and 1 rings
5.4 mm central hole diameter
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