Vacuum Applications for Amptek Detectors

Down to 10^-7 Torr

There are two ways:

Option A: The XR-100 box or the AXR/PA-230 can be placed inside the chamber. In order to avoid overheating and dissipate the ~1 Watt of power needed to operate the unit, good heat conduction to the chamber walls should be provided by using the appropriate mounting holes.

Option B: The XR-100 or X-123 can be located outside the vacuum chamber to detect X-Rays inside the chamber through a standard Conflat compression O-ring port. Optional Model EXV9 (9 inch) or EXV5 (5 inch) vacuum detector extender is available for this application.

Below 10^-7 Torr

Option C or D: Only available with the FAST SDD™ detector, this configuration places only the detector in the chamber. Custom UHV cables, connectors, and a 15-Pin D flange are used to connect to the preamplifier and processor which are on the outside of the chamber.

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Option A: Detector and preamplifier in the chamber 

Option A typically uses the Model 9D-275 to get power and signals into and out of the vacuum chamber.  Most of the electronics are kept outside the vacuum, with only the detector and preamplifier inside the vacuum.  

Model 9D-275

Option A1: XR-100 with PX5

Required items for XR-100 with PX5

• XR-100CR, XR-100SDD, or XR-100T-CdTe
• TF3 Power Cable (ACH-432, 6-pin lemo to 9 pin D)
• 9D-275 Vacuum Feedthrough connector
• PX5 (includes ACH-403 Cable and ACH-442 Gender Changer)
• NOTE: No signal cable is included from the XR100 to the vacuum wall. This is the responsibility of the user. A standard BNC cable is provided for use outside of the chamber

Option A2: AXR/PA-230 or PA-210 with X-123

 


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Required items for AXR/PA-230or PA-210 with X-123

• AXR Detector (Si-PIN, SDD, or CdTe)
• PA-210 or PA-230 preamplifier
• PA-210 or PA-230 housing
• 9D-275 Vacuum Feedthrough connector
• Flex to 9 Pin D (female) cable (ACH-495)
• Flex to 9 Pin D (female) cable (ACH-417) (Max cable length recommended is 20 inches)
• X-123 Digital Pulse Processor and Power Supply
  
  CdTe Version requires the use of High Voltage components and cables.

Option A2: X123 for CdTe

*9DVF flange is no longer used, all newer systems use 9D-275.  

Option B: Detector on an extender through a port

Option B: XR-100 with PX5

Option B Required Items for XR-100/PX5:

• XR-100CR, XR-100SDD (or FAST SDD), or XR-100T-CdTe
• EXV9 or EXV5
• CP75 Feedthrough coupling
• PX5 Digital Pulse Processor and Power Supply

Option B: X-123

Option B Required Items for X-123:

• X-123 Si-PIN, X-123 SDD (or FAST SDD), or X-123 CdTe
• EXV9 or EXV5
• CP75 Feedthrough coupling

Model CP75

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted. Metric equivalent DN40CF.

Option C (FAST SDD Only): Ultra High Vacuum (UHV)

Required Items:

• FAST SDD detector with right angle heat sink
• UHV cables and connector from detector to flange
• 15-Pin D on UHV large-bore 2.75″ or 4.5″ CF Flange
• SDC-915 Preamplifier
• Cables from flange to PX5
• PX5 Digital Pulse Processor and Power Supply

Option D: Ultra High Vacuum with FAST SDD and Manual Linear Adjustment

Ultra High Vacuum configuration with PX5 and FAST SDD and manual Linear Adjustment (100 mm).

Option D Required Items:

• FAST SDD detector with 100 mm Linear Adjustment and heat sink
• UHV cables and connector from detector to flange
• 15-Pin D on UHV large-bore 2.75” or 4.5” CF Flange
• SDC-915 Preamplifier
• Cables from flange to PX5
• PX5 Digital Pulse Processor and Power Supply