AXIS-SXR: 4 Mpix Soft X-ray sCMOS camera

AXIS-SXR is a new soft x-ray sCMOS camera for measurements from 20 eV to 2 keV. This camera was developed and characterized by the detector group and SEXTANTS team of SOLEIL Synchrotron (France). It is based on a new backside illuminated scientific CMOS (BSI-sCMOS) which is able to acquire low noise 4 Mpix images with a frame rate up to 30 Hz through its optical link.

It is built to sit entirely under vacuum. For a fraction of the price, it is more efficient than the high-end x-ray cameras presently on the market.

We now offer a choice of 3 different sensors to suit your needs.

The mechanics have been designed to allow the user to easily change the detector in case of an experiment mishap or if the experiment requires another type of sensor.

As for software, a generic control application is provided. A SDK and a Tango device are also available.

We also propose a flanged version so it can be mounted on a vacuum chamber or spectrometer.

Applications:

Soft x-ray scattering / ptychography using synchrotron, XFEL or HHG sources
Soft x-ray spectroscopy (RIXS, …)
Transient EUV/VUV absorption in molecules

DETECTOR SPECIFICATIONS :

Available Sensors	STANDARD GSENSE400 BSI	EUV-Enhanced GSENSE400 BSI	EUV-Enhanced GSENSE2020 BSI
Pixel	2048 x 2048 (11 µm)		2048 x 2040 (6.5 µm)
Size	22.5 mm x 22.5 mm		13.3 mm x 13.3 mm
Frame Rate	24 fps		35 fps
Exposure Time	21 µs – 10 s		14 µs – 10 s
Full Well Capacity	85 ke- (Low Gain mode) 30 ke- (HDR mode) 2 ke- (High Gain mode)		60 ke- (Low Gain mode) 30 ke- (HDR mode) 1.8 ke- (High Gain mode)
Readout Noise (rms)	1.7 e-		1.3 e-
Dark Current	0.25 e-/p/s (@ -25 °C)		0.1 e-/p/s (@ -25 °C)
Measured QE
	Ref: K. Desjardins, H. Popescu, P. Mercère, C. Menneglier, R. Gaudemer, K. Thånell, N. Jaouen AIP Conference Proceedings 2054, 060066 (2019) K. Desjardins, K. Medjoubi, M. Sacchi, H. Popescu, R. Gaudemer, R. Belkhou, S. Stanescu, S. Swaraj, A. Besson, J. Vijayakumar, S. Pautard, A. Noureddine, P. Mercère, P. Da Silva, F. Orsini, C. Menneglier and N. Jaouen J. Synchrotron Rad. 27 (2020)	Ref: T.Harada, N. Teranishi, T. Watanabe, Q. Zhou, J. Bogaerts and X.Wang Applied Physics Express 13, 016502 (2020)	Ref: T.Harada, N. Teranishi, T. Watanabe, Q. Zhou, J. Bogaerts and X.Wang Applied Physics Express 13, 016502 (2020)

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions:

W x H x D (including water connectors)

11.4 x 10.2 x 21.5 cm

Designed to fit in a 150 mm tube (DN160CF flange).

Weight

3 kg

Cooling

Water

VACUUM COMPATIBILITY

Vacuum compatibility

at least 3 x 10^-7 mbar

Standard Accessories

AC power supply
All required software
For vacuum side:
- 2 ST-ST optical fibers (1m OM1+ tight buffer)
- 1m DB9 cable
Optical USB3 card for PC
For experimental chamber: vacuum feedthrough on DN63CF (4.5″ OD) or KF50 for power and optical communication

Available Options

Double-tube water feedthrough on DN40CF (2.75″ OD) for cooling water. Outside diameter of tubes is ¼ inch and ends are fitted with Swagelok connectors
vacuum-compatible flexible hoses with Swagelok fitting for cooling water
Beamstop holder and custom framed filters
Other types of vacuum feedthroughs
Tango device

Application Examples

AXIS-SXR installed on FORTE – a multipurpose high-vacuum diffractometer for tender X-ray diffraction and spectroscopy at the SIRIUS beamline of Synchrotron SOLEIL

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G. Ciatto, N. Aubert, M. Lecroard, C. Engblom, P. Fontaine, J.-M. Dubuisson, Y.-M. Abiven, P.-E. Janolin, J.-M. Kiat, Y. Dumont, B. Berini, A. Fouchet and N. Keller
J. Synchrotron Rad. (2019). 26, 1374-1387

AXIS-SXR installed in DiProI end-station, one of the instruments available at FERMI Free Electron Laser in Trieste (Italy).

AXIS-SXR at FERMI lightsource - DiProI Beamline

Disclaimer

Axis Photonique reserves the right to modify product specifications without notice.