X-ray image sensor with 1,272 x 1,104 pixels

C16401SK-51 has 1,272 x 1,104 pixels, a photo-sensitive area of 140 x 122.8mm, and uses cmos sensing with a GOS (gadolinium oxysulfide) scintillator.

“This combination ensures optimal performance and reliability, even when used with x-ray tube voltages of up to 160kV, making it suitable for demanding imaging applications,” according to the company.

It has two scan modes which can be switched: individual pixel for 1,272×1,104 100×100µm pixels (~4.5 pairs/mm) or ‘2×2’ quad pixel mode for 636×552 200×200µm resolution.

Minimum scan speed in 1×1 mode is 21frame/s, which can be increased by using 2×2 mode or scanning only part of the array – up to 3,569frame/s for a handful of 2×2 pixels.

The data interface is Gbit Ethernet and power is required at ~9V (11W).

Overall size is 188 x 209 x 59mm with the sensitive area on one of the large flat faces. X-rays are expected normal to this, or within 45° of normal.

To ease integration, the company has one API for Windows (DCAM-API) or Linux (DCAM-API Lite) that covers all of its cameras.

DCAM-API supports 16bit output, and its package includes driver software and DLL files. “For OEM users, Hamamatsu offers the DCAM-SDK with function manuals and sample software to facilitate integration and development”, said the company. “DCAM-API offers a set of functions to control all the necessary features and data acquisition. It provides dynamic detection of camera features and controls.”

Find the C16401SK-51 x-ray image sensor here and DCAM-API here