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Technical Specifications of the two Pilatus Detectors
Pilatus 1M | Pilatus 300K-W | |
Number of modules | 2 x 5 | 3 x 1 |
Sensor | Reverse-biased Si diode array | Reverse-biased Si diode array |
Sensor thickness | 320 µm | 320 µm |
Pixel size | 172 x 172 µm2 | 172 x 172 µm2 |
Format | 981 x 1043 pixels | 1475 x 195 pixels |
Area | 169 x 179 mm2 | 254 x 33.5 mm2 |
Intermodule gap |
x: 7 pixels, y: 17 pixels 8.4 % of total area |
x: 7 pixels 1 % of total range |
Dynamic range | 20 bits (1:1,048,576) | 20 bits (1:1,048,576) |
Counting rate per pixel | > 2 x 106 X-ray/s | > 2 x 106 X-ray/s |
Energy range | 3 – 30 keV | 3 – 30 keV |
Quantum efficiency (calculated) |
3 keV: 80% 8 keV: 99% 15 keV: 55% |
3 keV: 80% 8 keV: 99% 15 keV: 55% |
Energy resolution | 500 eV | 500 eV |
Adjustable threshold range | 2 – 20 keV | 2 – 20 keV |
Threshold dispersion | 50 eV | 50 eV |
Readout time | 3.6 ms |
Standard: 3.6 ms Fast: 2.7 ms |
Framing rate | 30 Hz |
Standard: 100 Hz Fast: 200 Hz |
Point-spread function | 1 pixel | 1 pixel |
Data formats | Raw data, TIF, EDF, CBF | Raw data, TIF, EDF, CBF |
External trigger/gate | 5V TTL, 3 different modes | 5V TTL, 3 different modes |
Software interface |
Through socket connection; clients for EPICS, SPEC; stand-alone operation |
Through socket connection; clients for EPICS, SPEC; stand-alone operation |
Cooling |
Closed-circuit water cooling for temperature stabilization |
Air-cooled |
Power consumption | 100 W | 50 W |