CXC OEM Sensor Modules
pnCCD-based Colour X-Ray Camera sensor modules for OEM detector development
CXC OEM Sensor Modules provide access to PNDetector’s pnCCD based Colour X-Ray Camera (CXC) sensor technology at the most fundamental hardware level.
They are intended exclusively for OEM customers who design and build their own X-ray detector systems, including electronics, cooling, data acquisition and software.
The modules use the same pnCCD sensor and ASIC architecture as PNDetector’s CXC Systems, but are supplied only as sensor modules. No detector electronics, power generation, cooling infrastructure, data processing or software is included. All system-level functionality must be implemented by the OEM customer.
Key Features
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Based on the same pnCCD sensor and ASIC technology used in PNDetector’s CXC Systems
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Energy-dispersive X-ray detection with single-photon sensitivity and per-pixel spectral information
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Further application examples are described on the Applications page.
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Supplied as a bare sensor module, not a complete detector or camera system
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Requires OEM provision of all power supplies, clocking, control signals and data acquisition
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No processed data output; raw analogue signals only
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Designed for deep, low-level integration into bespoke OEM detector architectures
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Available as packaged or unpackaged sensor modules to match different mechanical integration strategies
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Suitable for advanced OEM developments such as:
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Custom hyperspectral XRF instruments
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Integrated XRF–XRD detector assemblies
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Energy-dispersive X-ray tomography detectors
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Further application examples are described on the Applications page.
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Technical Specification
Sensor specifications are identical to those used in PNDetector’s CXC Systems. Quoted performance values are measured using PNDetector reference systems.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Backside-illuminated pnCCD with frame-store architecture |
| Pixel Size | 48 µm × 48 µm |
| Total Pixel Array | 264 x 264 (Sensitive area) 264 x 528 (Sensitve area + framestore) |
| Sensor Geometry | 12.3mm x 12.3mm active area |
| Sensor Sensitivity Range | 0.1 to 30keV |
| Frame Rate | 1,000fps (Full frame, continious readout) |
| Best Energy Resolution (Mn-Kα, 5.895 keV) | ~145 eV (approx −20 °C Sensor Temperature) ~180 eV (approx +20 °C Sensor Temperature) |
| Sensor Material and Thickness | 450 µm fully depleted silicon |
Module Configuration Options
The CXC OEM Sensor Modules are available in two integration options, differing only in mechanical, thermal and environmental scope.
| Feature | Packaged CXC OEM Module | Unpackaged CXC OEM Module |
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| pnCCD sensor and readout ASICs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sensor mounted on PCB with routing and clock distribution | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vacuum-tight mechanical housing | ✓ | ✕ |
| Integrated collimator | ✓ | ✕ |
| Thermoelectric cooler (TEC) | ✓ | ✕ |
| Water cooling block | ✓ | ✕ |
| Vacuum-tight X-ray entrance window | ✓ | ✕ |
| Defined OEM interfaces (single electrical connector, water, vacuum) | ✓ | ✕ |
| Bare PCB for full mechanical freedom | ✕ | ✓ |
| Power supply generation | ✕ | ✕ |
| Bias and clock drivers beyond basic routing | ✕ | ✕ |
| Signal conditioning or digitisation | ✕ | ✕ |
| Data acquisition hardware | ✕ | ✕ |
| Firmware or control logic | ✕ | ✕ |
| Software, drivers or analysis tools | ✕ | ✕ |
| Safety systems or interlocks | ✕ | ✕ |
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