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AEON – Large area Timepix4 detector

The AEON detector system is a noise-free X-ray detector, built around the Timepix4 readout chip developed at CERN. It is specifically designed for experiments requiring high spatial resolution, high sensitivity, …

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LAMBDA lab line

Hi-resolution detectors with frame rates up to 75 fps By working closely with researchers and laboratory users, we recognized the need for detector systems that are optimized for a different …

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Delivery of LAMBDA 9M

A customer in Germany requested a large area detector for their high-energy beamlines. His experiments use diamond anvil cells to put samples under huge pressure and study the dynamics. Thus, …

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Our high-performance detectors

X-Spectrum offers four high-performance detector families tailored for demanding X-ray and electron imaging applications. Our portfolio includes the LAMBDA photon-counting detectors based on Medipix3 technology, the AEON event-driven X-ray detectors powered by Timepix4, the SPARTA photon-integrating detectors based on AGIPD technology, and the AMBER electron detectors built on the proven Medipix3 platform. Together, they provide solutions for synchrotron, XFEL, laboratory, electron microscopy, and industrial applications.

Explore our case studies to discover how X-Spectrum detectors have enabled cutting-edge scientific research and industrial innovation.

LAMBDA

The LAMBDA family is our flagship photon-counting X-ray detector lineup based on Medipix3 technology, offering high spatial resolution, frame rates of up to 24 000 fps, and large-area detectors. Designed for demanding applications, LAMBDA is ideally suited for synchrotron, laboratory, and industrial X-ray imaging across a broad range of X-ray energies.

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AEON

The AEON family is our next-generation Timepix4-based X-ray detector, supporting both event-driven and frame-based acquisition modes. Combining nanosecond time resolution, spectroscopic capabilities, and frame rates of up to 40,000 fps, AEON is ideally suited for pump–probe experiments, time-resolved X-ray imaging, diffraction, XPCS, and other experiments requiring precise photon timing.

Explore the impressive AEON specifications

SPARTA

The SPARTA family is our photon-integrating ultra-high-speed X-ray detector based on AGIPD technology, originally developed for the European XFEL. With burst frame rates of 6 Mfps and higher, SPARTA is ideal for ultrafast X-ray imaging and time-resolved experiments at synchrotrons, XFELs, and other advanced research facilities.

Discover the advantages of SPARTA

AMBER

The AMBER family is our Medipix3-based electron detector lineup designed for electron microscopy. AMBER offers high spatial resolution, frame rates of up to 24 000 fps, and effectively noise-free detection. Optimized for scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM)electron diffraction, and other advanced electron imaging applications, AMBER delivers outstanding performance with flexible detector configurations and in-vacuum operation.

Learn more about our AMBER electron detectors

X-ray and electron detection

Techniques that power discovery

Explore the core techniques powered by our technology. From X-ray scattering and imaging to spectroscopy and electron microscopy, X-Spectrum provides advanced solutions that enable cutting-edge research across a wide range of applications.

X-ray scattering

X-ray scattering is a powerful, non-destructive technique for probing the internal structure of materials, offering detailed insights into crystallinity, morphology, and atomic arrangement. From SAXS and WAXS to XRD, these methods continue to advance research and innovation in materials science, physics, chemistry, and the life sciences. Enhance your experiments with X-Spectrum’s high-performance X-ray detector systems, engineered for exceptional sensitivity, speed, and precision.

How are the atoms ordered?

X-ray imaging

X-ray imaging is a technique that reveals the internal features of objects without disassembly, enabling rapid inspection, defect detection, and reliable documentation. By capturing variations in X-ray absorption, it provides high-contrast images of internal structures, material density, and hidden flaws. Computed tomography (CT) extends these capabilities by reconstructing detailed three-dimensional volumes from multiple X-ray projections. X-Spectrum’s high-speed, high-sensitivity detectors deliver the image quality and performance required for advanced X-ray imaging and CT applications.

What is inside?

X-ray spectroscopy

X-ray spectroscopy provides elemental and chemical information about a sample through techniques such as XRF, XPS, and XAS. By revealing elemental composition, chemical states, and local atomic environments, these methods enable a deeper understanding of material properties and behavior. From routine quality control to advanced materials research, X-ray spectroscopy supports a wide range of applications, including composition analysis, surface characterization, contamination detection, chemical state analysis, and the investigation of complex functional materials. From dual-threshold detectors to detectors capable of measuring photon energy, X-Spectrum provides advanced solutions for spectroscopic applications.

Which elements make up your sample?

Electron microscopy

Electron microscopy is a powerful technique for revealing the micro- and nanoscale properties of materials. By using electrons instead of light, it achieves exceptional spatial resolution and magnification, enabling the visualization and analysis of features down to the atomic scale. Widely used in nanotechnology, life sciences, virology, and microelectronics, electron microscopy provides critical insights into material structure, morphology, and composition. Whether using SEM, TEM, or advanced EM techniques, X-Spectrum offers a range of high-performance in-vacuum detectors designed to deliver outstanding spatial resolution, sensitivity, and imaging performance

What are the nanoscale details?

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Documentation, manuals and more

Explore brochures for each detector family to discover key features, applications, and technical capabilities. Detailed manuals are available upon request, providing comprehensive information on installation, operation, and maintenance. For specific applications or future projects requiring additional technical information or expert guidance, please use the contact form, and a member of the team will get back to you.

About X-Spectrum

A DESY spin-off

X-Spectrum GmbH is dedicated to advancing scientific research and industrial innovation. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from the research centre DESY in Hamburg, X-Spectrum combines scientific expertise with detector development. Our team has extensive experience installing detectors at a wide range of facilities, and we are committed to supporting experimentalists in their research. We design our detectors to be reliable workhorses that perform consistently under the demanding conditions of modern synchrotron experiments, industrial workflows, and laboratory settings.