PHOTON COUNTING DETECTORS
FOR SCIENCE & RESEARCH
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Who We Are?
THE COMPANY Helsinki, FI
ADVACAM designs, manufactures and sells digital
material resolving color X-ray imaging cameras that
represent the next generation of high-resolution
and sensitivity imaging detectors.
We also offer professional consulting and application Prague, CZ
solutions in the area of X-ray technology.
TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGES ADVACAM Group Imaging Technology
leader
High-tech spin-off company of an academic
institutions. ADVACAM ADVACAM
cameras semiconductors
20 years of experience in photon counting detectors. Partners
Strong R&D team, consist of renowned scientists, Radalytica INSIGHT ART
Robotics systems Art inspection
engineers and programmers. CERN
IEAP
License of Technology
Leader in development of new technology and Institute of Experimental and Applied
Physics
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Company Highlights
„Scientists For Scientists“
APPROACH
Top experts as part Global customer Best technology Space
Growing
technology
tendency
of team base application standards
ǀ Our scientific team ǀ Advacam cooperates with ǀ World unique products ǀ Advacam is reaching more ǀ NASA certified supplier
consists of recognized companies all around the and imaging methods customers each year
scientists ǀ Our detectors are capable
globe ǀ Technology export is
ǀ Technology challenge of recording dangerouns
ǀ Excelent engineering skills ǀ Since 2016 we have winner 9sigma getting Advacam a stable environment in space
branch in USA position on the market
ǀ Strong technology ǀ InVision magazine ǀ Perfection of manufacture
development ǀ It is our priority to reach for space is standard to us
ǀ X-Mine EU Innovation
customers personally
Award
17 members Convenient customers in We hold 4.5 mil € 11 detectors
6 senior scientists 12 countries 10+ patents turnover Already on the orbit
With 500+ publications 87% foreign resale worldwide With + 25 % av. growth
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Application Fields
Biology Spectral Imaging
Spectral Radiography
The high sensitivity of photon counting detectors to low
energy photons makes them useful for imaging low X-ray
attenuating objects (i.e. light objects, such as tissue.) Thus,
these detectors are ideal for bio-related applications. The low
X-ray energy sensitivity (starting from ~3 keV) together with
the high dynamic range reveals features in samples that
remain hidden to other types of X-ray imaging detectors.
Spectral Computed Tomography
The spectral radiography can be extended to 3D by means of
computed tomography. This makes it possible to recognize
different types of tissue in real form. Again, this level of
information is can be incredibly helpful for cancer treatment
research, as it gives better data for irradiation planning.
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Application Fields
XRD/Crystalography
X-ray diffraction
ADVACAM’s spectral detectors based on Timepix3 chip with high
resolution makes the diffraction system fast and compact. The
sample analysis can be performed 100 times faster compared to
the conventional systems. Due to fast speed of the analysis large
areas of the sample can be analysed by scanning.
Crystallography
X-ray crystallography is used to study detailed atomic
or molecular structure of the sample at
synchrotrons. High frame rate ADVAPIX QUAD is
specially designed for combined Wide Angle X-ray
Scattering (WAXS) and Small Angle X-ray Scattering
(SAXS).
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Application Fields
NDT/Material Analysis
The spectral NDT X-ray imaging based on photon counting provides
additional material information of the samples together with a
superior contrast and high spatial resolution. The spectral material
information is used to discriminate different materials and identify
the materials of interest. The spectral image taken with WidePIX
5x5 CdTe of a PCB unveils different components in different colors.
Material Analyses
The energy sensitive photon counting detectors can help in this
area thanks to the option of material identification in images.
Online monitoring of technological processes during mineral
processing is another very important area where X-ray material
resolved imaging plays an important role. It helps to increase
effectivity of processing and reduce energy consumption leading
not only to reduced6costs, but also to lower environmental effects.
Application Fields
Charge particle tracking and space dosimetry
ADVACAM cameras are usedin the International
Space Station (ISS) to track charged particles
and measure their energy deposited to study
and surveil the radiation exposure that
astronauts face in space.
Education
Students can explore variation of the air radioactivity
during the day, hunt for cosmic muons and check
their directions, see how altitude affects presence of
radiation types. They can construct shielding and
check the laws of radioactive decay. Students can
directly observe how different radiation types
interact with matter and what happens then.
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ADVACAM Detectors
Product Portfolio
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WidePIX 5x5
WidePIX L 1(2)x15
WidePIX L 1(2)x5
WidePIX 1(2)x5 WidePIX L 1(2)x10
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Single Photon Counting
Technology_principles of detection
Bias Voltage
Technology based on CERN CMOS chips
Medipix3/Timepix3
(Si)
Advantages: +
Direct conversion: Radiation quantum =>
electric pulse => digital count
High resolution: 55 microns (or better see
Threshold
Amplifier
Level(s)
later).
Provides energy sensitive imaging (spectral Compa-
too) rator(s)
Very high SNR (~800) and CNR (SNRn even
Counter:
higher) Particle count
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High speed (up to 1700 fps).
TDI mode for continuous industrial scanning Pixel Pixel Pixel
electronics electronics electronics
implemented in hardware
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Operating Software
PIXET PRO
• Complete UI for detector
setup and control
• Open for integration of
additional HW
• Python scripting
• SDK with complete
detector API
• LabView integration
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TOP 50 Reference Customers
Science & Research
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TOP 50 Reference Customers
Science & Research
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www.advacam.com
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