X-Ray Detection offer a number of advantages over beta and gamma sensors, including greater precision, better streak detection, long-term stability and non-nuclear technology.
Since the X-ray sensor's energy output can be changed via digital power regulation, it can be optimized to run very efficiently over a wide range of product weights and thicknesses.
Hamamatsu offers a range of Si manufacturer of photodiodes suitable for the direct detection of soft X-rays, or when coupled to an appropriate scintillator industrial crystal (Ceramic or CsI), for the detection of high energy X-rays as used in industrial inspection, security and medical systems.
The RadEye1 large-area image sensor is a three-side buttable, fully integrated CMOS photodiode array designed for both visible and radiation imaging. The large 24.6 mm by 49.2 mm active area consists of a 512 by 1024 matrix of silicon photodiodes on 48 µm centers. Used directly to detect visible light, or with a scintillator to detect x-rays and other energetic radiation, the RadEye1 is the perfect solution for applications ranging from medical diagnostics to industrial inspection (NDT) and scientific imaging.
The RadEye image sensors are fully integrated with control logic and readout circuitry that allow the sensors to run off a single 5 V manufacturers of power supply and a master clock. An optional frame start input can be used to control the frame rate externally between 0.01 and 4.5 frames per second. An asynchronous array reset, a high-speed binning mode, and a non-destructive readout mode further add to the flexibility of these devices. Video data is read out sequentially through a high-speed differential analog output at up to 2.5 MHz.
X-Ray Fluorescence Gauges are used to measure coatings containing quantities of metal or heavy elements, on plastic or paper substrates. The sensor energy level is selected for the application, such that the photons striking the material cause it to fluoresce. The returned fluorescence energy provides the information necessary to precisely calculate the coatweight. This selective technique has significant advantages in simplicity of operation, accuracy, and reduced equipment costs.
