X-Ray Detector, Sahara III

The Sahara III is a new Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) that delivers exceptionally fast cooldown periods. The reduction in cooldown times allows an improvement in throughput and data collection. The Sahara III, now offers a cooldown period of less than 5 minutes (10mm2 detector module). Typical SDD detectors available today require a cooldown period up to 1 hour, limiting the data collection phase. For end users who are changing samples frequently, or in a shared vacuum requiring thermal cycling, cooldown times are critical to efficient system operations. Recent in-house evaluation at an operating temperature of -15°C yielded comparable results to other commercial units operating at -60°C. This further differentiates the new technology from previous SDD options. Contact the factory for more details.