The MX series is the only large format mosaic X-ray detector without gaps in the images. These detectors are suitable for protein crystallography, powder diffraction, X-ray imaging and many other applications. Rayonix MX series detectors have been installed at most synchrotrons worldwide for many years.
Available are various configurations of FOT (fiber-optic taper) coupled modules. The MX series of detectors use 3 x 3 or 4 x 4 arrays of fused fiber-optic taper elements to make a very large active area. Unlike other multi-element detectors, the images produced have no gaps between the modules. Rayonix factory calibration is permanent and suitable for all X-ray sources.
Technical Specifications
| Type | 9 CCDs bonded to fiber-optic tapers |
|---|---|
| Fiber-optic Taper Demagnification Ratio | 2:7:1 |
| Phosphor | Standard 40μm thick, custom options available |
| PSF (FWHM) Depends on Phosphor Option Chosen | 100μm with standard phosphor, 65μm with 25μm phosphor |
| Active Imaging Surface | 225mm x 225mm |
| Sensor Operating Temperature | -80°C |
| Readout Electronics (# of Channels) | 18 |
| Readout Noise | 10e⁻/pixel |
| Dark Current | <0.01e⁻/pixel/second (12keV) |
| DQE | 0.8 |
| Sensitivity (Gain) | 6e⁻/12keV photon |
| Full Well Capacity | 360ke⁻/pixel |
| Cooling | Closed-cycle refrigeration |
User-Configurable Imaging Parameters
| 1 X 1 | |
| Readout Speed
Pixel Size Frame Size | 2 seconds
37μm 6144 x 6144 pixels |
| 2 X 2 | |
| Readout Speed
Pixel Size Frame Size | 1 second 73μm 3072 x 3072 pixels |
| 3 X 3 | |
| Readout Speed
Pixel Size Frame Size | 0.5 second
110μm 2046 x 2046 pixels |
| 4 X 4 | |
| Readout Speed
Pixel Size Frame Size | 0.3 second
146μm 1536 x 1536 pixels |
Physical Dimensions
| Detector Head | |
| Height x Width x Depth
Approximate Weight | 46cm x 32cm x 40cm
52kg |
| Electronics / Cooling Assembly | |
| Height x Width x Depth
Approximate Weight | 117cm x 64cm x 64cm
215kg |