ePix® EFE (extended frontend) provides all of the benefits of the ePix® design, adding a fully flexible front end that can be easily customized for almost all microscope chambers. ePix® EFE is based on Timepix3 technology, enabling real-time direct electron detection. Can be used in ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) and can be accommodated onto SEM and TEM.
SyncBox is a compact interface device that helps your ePix detector work smoothly with external equipment by keeping everything perfectly synchronized and reliably powered. It can be powered either from USB-C or an external power supply.
At AdvaScope, we can confidently say that customization is our strongest attribute, because we design our technology platform to be flexible. We pay special attention to custom and precise engineering and making our hardware fit into almost all of today’s electron microscope available on the market. Beyond the standard detector solutions presented on our website, we work closely with customers to tailor performance, functionality, and integration to their specific application needs. Whether it’s custom formats, specialized performance tuning, or entirely new capabilities, we collaborate to deliver solutions that truly fit. If you can imagine it, we can deliver it.
Cutting edge hybrid pixellated detectors suitable for most electron microscopy applications
We optimize and control every aspect of detector design, development and manufacture meaning we achieve the highest level of performance and the most flexible designs. We offer either our standard detector range or bespoke TimePix solutions suitable for any application requirement. AdvaScope operates at the leading edge of electron microscopy, working on a partnership philosophy alongside our customers, moving the frontiers of electron microscopy forward. More about technology ›
ePix® EFE (extended frontend) provides all of the benefits of the ePix® design, adding a fully flexible frontend that can be easily customized for almost all microscope chambers. ePix® EFE is based on Timepix3 technology, enabling real-time direct electron detection. It can be used in ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) and can be accommodated onto SEM and TEM.
ePix® uses data driven readout, with each electron allocated a timestamp containing precise positional and energy information. It combines high performance readout architecture with innovative and robust detector design, creating the ultimate detector for high throughput, high resolution and high sensitivity electron microscopy applications.
| CMOS technology | 130 nm |
| Pixel size | 55 × 55 μm |
| Pixel matrix | 256 × 256 |
| Sensitive area | 14 × 14 mm |
| Sensor material / types | Si / 100, 300, 500 μm |
| TOA resolution | 1.56 ns |
| Hit rate in Data-driven mode | 64 Mhit/s |
| Energy range | 2.5—300 keV |
| Readout | USB-C |
| Typical power consumption | 3.5 W |
| Readout modes | Data-driven zero-suppressed Frame based zero-suppressed |
| Pixel mode of operation | Simultaneous Time-Over-Threshold and Time-Of-Arrival or integral Time-Over-Threshold and event count |
| Detector mounting | Customizable |
| External synchronization | LVDS signals꞉ Trigger In, Trigger Out, Clock In, Clock Out, Ready In, Ready Out |
| Frontend to Readout distance | Up to 45 cm |
| Temperature stabilized | Peltier cooled |
| Extended front-end dimensions | 69 mm × 28 mm × 16 mm |
| Read out dimensions | 104 mm × 67 mm × 30 mm |
SyncBox is a compact interface device that helps your ePix detector work smoothly with external equipment by keeping everything perfectly synchronized and reliably powered. It can be powered either from USB-C or an external power supply. The SyncBox also makes it easy to connect external signals through front SMA connectors or a rear RJ45 microscope connector, while ensuring stable, accurate timing and communication. Simply put, it keeps your detector and microscope working together efficiently and without hassle.
| Designed to synchronize ePix with external systems and timing signals |
| Provides stable synchronization between the microscope, SyncBox, and ePix detector |
| Built-in protection features including ESD protection and power protection |
| LED indicators show system and ePix power status for easy monitoring |
| Powered via USB-C or external +24 V supply; can provide power to ePix when ≥15 V / ≥2 A USB PD is available |
| Selectable signal output voltage: 1.8 V or 3.3 V, with 50 Ω or Hi-Z output options |
| Switchable input impedance: High-Z or 50 Ω termination for signal integrity |
| Fast timing behavior with nanosecond-scale propagation and rise/fall times |
| Operating conditions: 0–50 °C, <80% RH (non-condensing) |
| Width: | 242 mm |
| Depth: | 110.6 mm |
| Height: | 42.4 mm |