PILATUS4 for Synchrotrons

The large and fast PILATUS4 is designed to empower high energy synchrotron experiments

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PILATUS4 for Synchrotrons

DECTRIS PILATUS®4 photon-counting X-ray detectors offer unprecedented speed, with up to 4,000 frames per second for large active areas. They empower fast measurements through their large angular coverage with a pixel resolution of 150 µm, in combination with highly efficient direct detection. The choice of a cadmium telluride or silicon sensor for optimal quantum efficiency at your photon energy range, as well as continuous readout with practically no count-loss between frames, add to the excellent overall detection efficiency. Moreover, the silicon-based detectors’ optional vacuum compatibility achieves the ideal compatibility for long, in-vacuum SAXS setups.

The latest photon-counting technology, with DECTRIS Instant Retrigger®, enables a maximum count-rate capability of above 107 ph/s/pixel and ideally pairs with an image bit depth (dynamic range) of up to 32 bits. This will allow you to take full advantage of the increasing photon fluxes at contemporary beamlines. In addition, PILATUS4 comes fully calibrated, offers four adjustable energy thresholds and enables double gating for pump-probe experiments. It is easy to integrate with its reliable SIMPLON API control and data interface supporting low-latency data streaming. All of this will make PILATUS4 an advanced, versatile, and future-proof detector for your beamline.

  • ✓ Large & fast: PILATUS4 offers a frame rate of up to 4,000 Hz, even for the largest, 4M-pixel active area.
  • ✓ Continuous readout: there is no signal loss between frames in time-resolved, in situ, or scanning experiments.
  • ✓ Reliable & stable: Rely on the stable performance of DECTRIS detectors, the robust controls and data interfaces, and our top-notch global support.

Publications

PILATUS4 X/XE Detectors*

PILATUS4 X/XE 4M

PILATUS4 X/XE 2M

PILATUS4 X 1M

Active area
(W x H)
[mm²]

311.0 ⨉ 327.0

233.0 ⨉ 244.5

155.0 ⨉ 162.0

Pixel array
(W x H)

2,073 ⨉ 2,180

1,553 ⨉ 1,630

1,033 ⨉ 1,080

Module size1 (W x H)
[pixels]

513 ⨉ 255

Inter-module gap (hor./vert.)
[pixels]

7 / 20

Pixel size
(W x H)
[µm²]

150 x 150

Frame rate2 ,XE
(max.) [Hz]

2,000
(4,000 in 8-bit mode)

2,000
(4,000 in 8-bit mode)

-

Frame rate2 ,X
(max.) [Hz]

500
(1,000 in 8-bit mode)

950
(1,900 in 8-bit mode)

2,000
(4,000 in 8-bit mode)

Readout time3

Continuous readout

Image bit depth
[bits]

32, 16, 8
(depending on the frame rate)

Sensor material

Cadmium telluride (CdTe) or Silicon (Si)

Sensor thickness
[µm]

1,000 (CdTe), 450 (Si)

Energy range
[keV]

8 - 100 (CdTe) , 6 - 40 (Si)

Number of energy thresholds

4

Threshold range
[keV]

4 - 80 (CdTe) , 4 - 30 (Si)

Count rate
(max.)
[ph/s/pixel]

> 107

Option for vacuum compatibility

No

Yes (Si)
No (CdTe)

Yes (Si)
No (CdTe)

Dimensions
(W x H x D)
[mm3]

400 ⨉ 430 ⨉ 500

340 ⨉ 370 ⨉ 500

235 ⨉ 237 ⨉ 372

Weight
[kg]

55

41

15

FULL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND USER DOCUMENTATION.

*All specifications are subject to change without notice.
1 With single pixel vertical gap in the center of CdTe-sensor modules.
2 For the readout of one threshold.
3 The effective dead time between exposures is < 100 ns (max. loss of 1 count/pixel).

Key Contact

Tilman Donath

Tilman Donath

Product Manager - High Energy

tilman.donath@dectris.com

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Sascha Grimm

Sascha Grimm

Product Manager - Synchrotrons

sascha.grimm@dectris.com

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Techniques

X-ray diffraction

X-ray diffraction

Patterns with both weak and intense reflections are no challenge for the high dynamic range of DECTRIS detectors.

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Scattering

Scattering

Scattering techniques, such as SAXS/WAXS, greatly benefit from our detectors’ fast frame rates and outstanding signal-to-noise ratio.

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