The outstanding performance of the PILATUS3 X Hybrid Photon Counting (HPC) detectors now is available with the high-energy detection capability of cadmium telluride (CdTe) sensor material. The PILATUS3 X CdTe is the first large-area, single-photon counting detector offering highly efficient detection up to 100 keV. This makes the unique properties of the PILATUS3 detector technology available for hard X-ray applications without compromises.

DECTRIS Instant Retrigger technology and superior product development have delivered a breakthrough in count-rate capability and stability for CdTe — with less than 1% signal variation at 2.5 × 106 photons/s/pixel over a period of several hours. Noise-free single-photon counting plus a 20-bit counter and direct conversion allow weak signals next to strong peaks to be measured with best possible signal-to-noise ratio. Time-resolved and scanning-beam experiments take advantage of frame rates of up to 500 Hz with sub-millisecond readout times — free of image lag. With the PILATUS3 X CdTe detector series, the hard X-ray community’s wait has ended. Take advantage of the largest available HPC CdTe detectors to realize your scientific vision!