HyPix-3000

HyPix-3000
High-resolution/high-speed 2D photon counting X-ray detector
The perfect detector for high-resolution and ultrafast measurement
The world’s most versatile home lab diffraction detecto
4 Reasons why the HyPix-3000 detector belongs in your research lab
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Ultra-high dynamic range and high sensitivity
Seamless switching from 2D-TDI (Time Delay and Integration) mode to 2D snapshot mode to 1D-TDI mode to
0D mode with a single detector
XRF suppression by high and low energy discrimination
High spatial resolution, direct-detection pixel array detector
State of the art detector technology
Rigaku’s HyPix-3000 is a next-generation two-dimensional semiconductor detector designed specifically to meet the needs of the
home lab diffractionist. One of the HyPix-3000’s unique features is its large active area of approximately 3000 mm2 with a small pixel
size of 100 μm square, resulting in a detector with high spatial resolution. In addition, the HyPix-3000 is a single photon counting
X-ray detector with a high count rate of greater than 106 cps/pixel, a fast readout speed and essentially no noise.
Featuring a double-threshold (window) discriminator, the
HyPix-3000 has three readout modes that can be selected
based on the purpose of a measurement. “Differential” mode
can be used to suppress fluorescence from elements in a
sample or background derived from cosmic rays. “31-bit”
mode is used for experiments in which a very wide dynamic
range is needed. “Zero dead time” mode makes it possible to
perform extremely fast data collection.
Figure 1. Schematic view of hybrid
pixel array detector
The HyPix-3000 was designed for optimal flexibility and minimal maintenance. For example, the compact angular enclosure
was designed to allow excellent high angle accessibility. Compared to the design of other types of detectors, the HyPix-3000
is essentially maintenance free. Unlike other types of detectors, it does not require an external cooling device as required on
CCD detectors, or gas exchange and anode wire washing as required on multi-wire detectors.
How do you most effectively suppress background noise?
Each pixel on the HyPix-3000 detector has dual energy discriminators, which makes it possible to adjust the energy window
width by setting the energy threshold to “high” and “low”, respectively. The low-energy discriminator can eliminate electrical noise
and reduce fluorescence background, and the high-energy discriminator can eliminate cosmic rays and white radiation. As a result,
you can measure data with an optimized signal-to-noise ratio. Figure 2 shows the X-ray diffraction pattern of a powder sample
containing iron measured in standard mode (upper) and XRF reduction mode (lower). By using differential XRF reduction, it is
possible to obtain an X-ray diffraction pattern with low background, and thereby improve the ability to detect trace components,
even when measuring Fe-based compounds with a Cu source.
Figure 2. X-ray diffraction patterns of iron oxide powder, measured in standard mode and XRF reduction mode
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What is the best way to measure very strong reflections?
A big advantage of a hybrid pixel array detector is that each pixel is independent and the overall dynamic range of a detector
is a sum of the dynamic range of each individual pixel. Each pixel of the HyPix-3000 has two 16-bit counters, and these can be
combined to work as a single 31-bit counter achieving very wide dynamic range. This means that, wide dynamic range
measurements can be performed without an attenuator, thus removing the error associated with the attenuator factor, as well as
optimizing data measurement time. Figure 3 shows the high-resolution rocking curve profiles of InGaN/GaN multiple quantum
wells (MQW) with the HyPix-3000 (wide dynamic range 31-bit mode) and scintillation counter. The profile obtained in 31-bit mode
clearly indicates separated peaks without saturation.
Two-dimensional diffraction image of InGaN/GaN MQW
Figure 3. High resolution rocking curve profiles of InGaN/GaN MQW
How do you obtain data with excellent spatial resolution?
The HyPix-3000 detector’s small pixel size provides outstanding spatial resolution. Figure 4 shows a typical qualitative analysis,
which, in this example, was done in 2 minutes. In this case, the detector was run in a one dimensional Time Delay and Integration
mode (1D-TDI mode), which allows continuous movement of the detector during measurement. If you want resolution less than
0.03 degrees at full width at half maximum (FWHM), as shown in Figure 5, you can run the detector in 0D mode which requires
placing a mechanical slit on the face of the detector.
1D-TDI mode measurement
Figure 4. X-ray diffraction pattern of Al2O3 powder
0D mode measurement
Figure 5. X-ray diffraction patterns of LaB6 powder
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Multi-dim
1D/High-speed
High spatial re
High-Speed Reciprocal Space Map
(High Resolution)
Lattice constant, strain and
stress analyses of
epitaxial films.
GI-SAXS
Characterizatio
High-Speed Residual Stress
(Fixed 0)
High-speed residual stress
and strain analyses of
bulk samples.
Wide Range Reciprocal Space Map
Epitaxial relationships, domain evaluation of
High-Speed Powder XRD
(Time Delay Integration)
High-speed measurement
for identification,
quantitative analysis,
crystallite quality
of powders.
In situ High-Temperature XRD
Phase transition, reaction, dehydration analyses of organic compounds.
3
ensional applications with SmartLab + HyPix-3000
d readout,
solution
2D/Large active window
with high sensitivity
Pole Figure
Texture, orientation analyses of inorganic bulk samples.
0D/High
count rate,
High accuracy
photon counting
on of quantum dot arrays and self-assembled organics.
Reflectivity
Thickness, density, and roughness
analyses of thin film samples.
High-Resolution Rocking Curve
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Thickness,
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composition
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f epitaxial films.
Rocking Curve
Mosaic spread analysis of samples with
preferred orientation.
SAXS and U-SAXS
Particle size and distribution analyses of nano/sub micron scale particles.
In-Plane XRD
Phase identification,
crystal quality, and orientation
analyses of bulk and thin films.
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A modern detector that will have a high impact on you
How can you effectively investigate phenomena that are constantly
changing over time?
The HyPix-3000 detector is equipped with high-speed readout circuit. This means that dead time during readout is actually zero.
Due to true shutterless operation, in situ and time resolved measurement can be easily performed.
As shown in Figure 6, the phase transition
process in the synthesis of gehlenite
from the mixture of corundum, quarts,
and calcite under conditions of
continuous temperature rise was
visually recorded at each stage by
utilizing the detector features of fast
readout and large active area.
Figure 6. 2D in situ exposure measurement of ceramic
How can you measure a wide angle range rapidly?
The HyPix-3000 supports two-dimensional Time Delay and Integration mode measurement, so a 2D detector can be used
for simultaneous scanning like a 0D or 1D detector is used.
The ability to operate a fast 2D detector
in TDI mode is best illustrated for the
measurement of a reciprocal space map.
Figure 7 shows a wide range reciprocal
space map of a (Pb,La)TiO3 (PLT)
orientated film on a Pt base layer and
a Si substrate. Data collection for the
calculation of this reciprocal space map
was completed within 10 minutes.
This fast data measurement speed was
accomplished due to the size of the
detector, the TDI data measurement
mode and the high readout speed,
which allows shutterless data collection.
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Figure 7. Reciprocal space map of PLT/Pt/Si
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Specifications
Sensors
Active area
Pixel size
Number of pixels
Threshold
Counter mode
Global count rate
Internal counter bit
Semiconductor pixel sensor
2984 mm2 (77.5 × 38.5 mm)
100 × 100 μm
775 × 385 = 298375 pixels
2 ch
Differential/31-bit/zero dead time
>2.9 x 1011 cps (>1 × 106 cps/pixel)
Max.: 31-bit/pixel (Normal: 16-bit/pixel)
Efficiencies
Cr, Fe, Co, Cu: 99%
Mo: 38%
Readout time
Energy resolution
Dimensions
Weight
3.7 ms (0 ms for zero dead time mode)
Better than 25% at Cu K
147(W) × 93(H) × 180(D) mm
Approximately 2 kg
Figure 8. HyPix-3000 single photon counting X-ray detector†
Figure 9. System configurations
The HyPix-3000 hybrid-pixel array detector (Figure 8) was designed specifically for the home lab diffractionist. The shape was chosen
to allow optimization of the achievable 2 angle by minimizing interference of the detector with the diffractometer goniometer.
Figure 9 shows the two system configurations for the different modes of measurement (0D, 1D, and 2D) with the Rigaku SmartLab
XRD system equipped with the HyPix-3000 detector. The HyPix-3000 detector serves as a multi-dimensional detector. Ranging from
0D measurement using a point detector and 1D measurement using a linear detector to 2D measurement using an area detector, it
can fulfill the purpose of all your measurements without replacing the detector.
Backed by Rigaku
Since its inception in 1951, Rigaku has been at the forefront of analytical and industrial instrumentation technology. Today, with
hundreds of major innovations to our credit, the Rigaku Group of companies are world leaders in the field of analytical X-ray instrumentation. Rigaku employs over 1,100 people worldwide in operations based in Japan, the U.S., Europe, South America and China.
† This product was jointly developed by Department of Measurement and Electronics,
AGH University of Science and Technology (Poland) and Rigaku Corporation.
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High-resolution/high-speed 2D photon counting X-ray detector
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