Balor-X sCMOS

49.5 x 49.2 mm sensor - Very large field of view from 16.9 Megapixel, 12 mm pixel pitch sensor

18.5 millisecond readout - Readout a 4k x 4k sensor 2,500x faster than a CCD. More data throughput less downtime!!

Up to 54 fps - Unique solution for a range of high time-resolution observing challenges, without compromising noise or FOV.

Extended Dynamic Range and > 99.7% Linearity - Superb quantitative accuracy across a wide range of magnitudes within a single image.

Readout noise ~ 2.9 e - Exceptionally low noise, even at max frame rate, suited to short exposure, low light observational challenges.

No inter-pixel “dead area” - No discontinuities in images that could contribute to loss of information. 80 000 e- well depth Deep well depth, provides high dynamic range (high contrast) images thanks to sCMOS low noise floor. Enables the acquisition of long images without oversaturation of the pixels to record even the weakest signals.

UltraVac™ - Critical for sustained vacuum integrity and to maintain unequalled cooling and QE performance, year after year.

CoaXPress as standard - 4 Lane CXP-6 interface enabling the highest frame rates over distances up to 30 m.

Rolling and Global shutter supported - Maximum exposure and readout flexibility across all applications. Global Shutter for snapshot capture of fast moving/changing events.

Neutron & X-ray Radiography

Balor’s low noise and high dynamic range allow it to capture the finest sample details in high and low flux environments at both short and long exposure times. Furthermore, the 70 mm, 16.9 MP sensor enables it to capture a large field of view making it not only a great choice for large samples X-ray and Neutron Absorption and Phase Contrast Imaging, but also for various other X-ray microscopy applications such as full-field X-ray Diffraction and Ptychography.

Computed Tomography (CT)

The significantly faster read speeds of the Balor-X compared to traditional CCD cameras (x2500 faster) and extremely fast frame rates (54 fps at a full 16.9 MP frames) allows it to capture extensive datasets and better sample dynamic phenomena in time. Coupled with low read noise and dark current, the Balor’s high sensitivity makes it ideal for rapid tomography in low flux laboratory-based environments. The high dynamic range and pixel well depth of the Balor also enables it to capitalise on high flux environments such as beamline applications to maximise data collection rates and maximise beamline usage efficiency.

Scattering & Diffraction

Balor’s high sensitivity, low read and dark noise floor allows to resolve weak scattering signals. Its compact design and small pixels enable it to get closer to samples increasing resolution, and substantially reducing experimental setup size. Furthermore, it provides no discontinuity in the acquired image (no potential loss of critical information) for applications based on SAXS, WAXS or X-ray crystallography. The high frame rate of the Balor and the ability to crop and bin pixels allows to better address time resolved crystallography or in situ X-ray powder diffraction challenges.

In situ Dynamic X-ray & Neutron Imaging

The high frame rate of the Balor make it ideal for in situ neutron and X-ray imaging applications. Its large 16.9 MP sCMOS sensor and high sensitivity enables it to resolve even the finest compositional and microstructural changes within a material at extremely fast frame rates. The Balor’s binning modes can also be utilized to meet particularly high frame requirements in experiments. Additionally, pixel binning, can be used to increase image intensity without sacrificing acquisition rate.