Miniature spectral radiation camera with Timepix3 chip as a component for your system. The MiniPIX TPX3 Flex is a highly adaptable radiation camera, seamlessly integrating into any scientific or industrial setting.
The popular MiniPIX TPX3 device developed by ADVACAM can be integrated into our partners’ systems. However, the fancy metallic box of the standard MiniPIX TPX3 is not needed. The new MiniPIX TPX3 Flex module has been developed for the most straightforward possible integration into any system.
The device can be equipped with several sensor types differing in material and thickness. The standard options include Silicon (100, 300, 500, and 1000 µm) and CdTe (1000 and 2000 µm). Custom types such as GaAs or CZT are possible too.
The MiniPIX TPX3 Flex is a miniaturized and low-power radiation camera with particle tracking and imaging detector Timepix3 (256 x 256 square pixels with a pitch of 55 μm). The device’s chip is equipped with a sensor according to customer preference (standardly 300 μm thick silicon).
The Timepix3 detector is position, energy, and time-sensitive: For each ionizing particle (e.g., X-ray photon), it digitally registers its position, energy, time of arrival, and track shape – all information you can want. The other measures can often be calculated from the track shape (particle type, direction of flight, LET, charge …). The information on each detected particle is either read out immediately (pixel mode) at a maximum rate of 2.3 million hit pixels per second or accumulated in pair of images (frame mode) and read out later at a top speed of 16 frames per second.
The typical and intended applications of MiniPIX TPX3 Flex:
• Spectral X-ray imaging: X-ray fluorescence imaging, X-ray radiography (low flux)
• Energy dispersive XRD, SAXS, or WAXS: Monochromatic X-ray source is unnecessary! Even high energy for thick samples is possible (e.g., 100 keV)!
• Spectral gamma-ray imaging: scintigraphy or SPECT, radiography with isotopes.
• Radiation monitor1: particle type sorting, spectroscopy, directional sensitivity …
• Gamma camera: special shielded box and collimators available.
• Compton camera: particular software module available for image reconstruction.
The MiniPIX TPX3 Flex device is controlled via USB 2.0 interface with a standard μUSB connector. All major operating systems (MS Windows, Mac OS, and LINUX) are supported. The complex software PIXET PRO used for detector operation is provided for free. The extra software modules are available for special functions (e.g., coded aperture image reconstruction, Compton camera image and spectrum reconstruction, radiation field decomposition, and networking of many devices …)
Specifications
Readout chip type
Timepix3
Interface
µUSB 2.0
Pixel Pitch
55 μm
Readout speed
2.35 Million hits/s
Number of pixels
256 x 256 pixels
Maximum frame rate
16 fps
Maximum hit rate
2.35 x 106 pixels/s
Effect area
14 x 14 mm
Dynamic range in frame mode
1022 events count
Pixel mode of operation
Time-over-Threshold / Time-of-arrival
Sensor material
Si or CdTe
Time resolution
1.6 ns
Sensor thickness
100 / 300 / 500 μm Si or 1 mm CdTe
Dimensions
80 x 21 x 14 mm
Weight
22 g
Software
PIXET PRO
MiniPIX TPX3 Flex Datasheet
PIXet Manual
XRD Application
SPACE Application
SPACE
Implemented on the International Space Station, NASA Artemis program, the Gateway Lunar Station or numerous satellites, our single particle detectors are revolutionizing space weather monitoring and radiation protection. Advacam’s cameras ensure safer and more efficient missions. Boasting a compact size and low-power consumption, these detectors excel in particle identification, energy measurement, and even determining the direction from which particles originate.
BIOMEDICAL
Cancer research, bio-mechanics, and drug testing are just a few examples of X-ray imaging contributing to biology and medicine research. New photon-counting detectors represent a severe advancement to these applications compared to previously used methods. The energy sensitivity of modern cameras opens better possibilities for identifying individual types of tissue and contrast agents. That has significant consequences in various industries, for example, cancer research, where the tumor tissue can be better distinguished from the healthy one.
EDUCATION
Bringing Particle Physics to Life in the Classroom. Advacam’s MiniPIX EDU device and Educational Kit are transforming the way particle physics is taught and demonstrated in educational settings. These innovative tools provide students with hands-on experience in observing and analyzing particle interactions, making complex concepts more accessible and engaging. With the MiniPIX EDU’s user-friendly interface and portable design, teachers can easily incorporate real-world demonstrations into their lessons.
