Widepix
Advacam’s WidePIX 2(1)X5 camera consists of either 2×5 or 1×5 Timepix devices. The camera can be constructed with Si or CdTe edgeless sensor tiles. The edge-less sensor technology allows placing all tiles together from all sides, leaving no rifts. Thus the whole imaging area of the camera is fully sensitive to the radiation and does not have any gaps between the tiles in the image. The camera is made robust to address industrial users.
Device parameters
Symbol | Parameter | Min | Typ | Max | Units | Comment |
TA | Ambient Temperature Range | 0 | 30 | 40 | °C | Max with heat sink |
Φ | Humidity | 60 | % | Not condensing | ||
IP Code | IP50 |
TA = 25°C, VCC = 24V
Symbol | Parameter | WidePIX 1×5 | WidePIX 2×5 | Units | Comment |
VCC | Supply Voltage | 20/24/26 | V | ||
ICC | Supply Current (VCC = 24V) | 400 | 700 | mA | |
P | Power Dissipation | 9 | 16 | W | |
Sensitive Area | 71.5 x 14.1 | 71.5 x 28.2 | mm | ||
Detector Resolution | 256 x 1280 | 512 x 1280 | Pixels | ||
Frame Rate | 40 | 20 | fps | ||
Readout Time | 25 | 50 | ms | ||
Weight | 1700 | 1800 | g |
TA = 25°C
Symbol | Parameter | Si | CdTe | Units | Comment | ||
Thickness | 100 | 300 | 1000 | 1000 | µm | ||
Bias Voltage | 50 | 200 | 500 | -500 | V | Max | |
Calibrated in X-ray Energy Range | See chart below | ||||||
Energy resolution | |||||||
Detectable energy range | 5 to 60 | 5 to 600 | keV |
Main power supply (via standard M8 connector with 3 female contacts). Connect after plugging USB connector.
USB type micro B, Standard USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, In IP68 protection.
Connector Two 4-pin M8 connectors (female for outputs and male for input) serve as synchronization interface, allowing to synchronize WIDEPIX2(1)x5 detector with external processes. Four signals are available:
All signals are TTL compatible and 5V tolerant. For detailed description see Synchronization Guide.
Sync. Outputs (M8-4 Female) | Sync. Inputs (M8-4 Male) | ||
Pin | Signal | Pin | Signal |
1 | Gnd | 1 | Gnd |
2 | Ready out | 2 | Ready out |
3 | Trigger out | 3 | Trigger out |
4 | Reserved | 4 | Reserved |
It is mandatory to cool down detector when in operation. WIDEPIX2(1)x5 uses water connectors that allow for quick disconnection/reconnection. Mating connector is included as standard accessories and has to be attached to 4x6mm plastic hose.
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All dimensions are in mm. |
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