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Research And Development XGLab, spin off company of Politecnico di Milano, the leading Italian technical University, holds a leadership and innovative position in the field of radiation detectors and electronic instrumentation for X-Ray spectroscopic analysis and Gamma imaging. The company deals with the design and the realization of advanced ionizing radiation systems, working actively with research institutions, synchrotrons, academies and industrial partners. R&D is an essential element for XGLab s long-term success. We dedicate substantial resources to Research and Development in order to provide our customers with technological innovation, high quality products and sophisticated analytical systems. R&D activities are conducted by XGLab together with the high-qulified Group of Nuclear Electronics of Politecnico di Milano. The two teams work closely and focus on appropriate techniques that meet customer s individual needs. XGLab has developed a wide range of analytical solutions for different fields (physics, astronomy, bio-medicine, environmental monitoring and others) and will continue to expand its product lines and fields of application in order to match the increasing market needs. Advanced Analytical Know-How Experience Technical Expertise Our Product Lines: X ray Detection Solutions X and Gamma ray Electronics Synchrotron and Custom Applications Gamma Detection and Medical Imaging
X-Ray Detection Solutions XGLab developed its own line of X-Ray products XGLab products Highest level of performance, thanks to the scientific background of the R&D team Portability and compactness Integration of analytical techniques Quality of the design High performance Portability XGLAB Quality Technology
X and Gamma-Ray electronics XGLab offers complete radiation detector systems equipped with several types of detectors XGLab designs highly customized detection and measurement systems (including the detector, the related front-end and processing electronics, the software), suitable for scientific, biomedical, industrial and civil applications. XGLab s Research Group fuses different skills to achieve unique results XGLAB Design of sophisticated semiconductor detectors Development of low noise analog electronics for the readout of detectors Delivery of ready-tomarket solutions XGLab carries out the design and experimental characterization of a wide class of VLSI circuits dedicated to the readout and processing of the signals from semiconductor radiation detectors and optical photo detectors. Typical designs of XGLab are multi-channel and include the front-end as well as the processing electronics.
Gamma Detection and Medical Imaging XGLab, in cooperation with Politecnico di Milano, develops sophisticated Gamma-Ray detection systems. The high-tech expertise of XGLab combined to the state of the art research of the Politecnico di Milano s group results in unique instrumentation. We develop Gamma Cameras for Medical Imaging Applications, based on high performance radiation detectors, insensible to magnetic fields (suitable for integration in magnetic resonance). XGLab takes care of the complete system, from the detection to the software control. Synchrotron and Custom applications XGLab offers its expertise to provide industry with advanced X-Ray detection solutions at very competitive prices. XGLab expertise covers the entire radiation detection chain, from the detector to the user interface. This allows XGLab to offer specific ad-hoc solutions for customers. Multi-channel detection system (SDD) for low energy uxrf at TwinMic beamline in Elettra synchrotron, Trieste, Italy XGLab spectrometer in Total Reflection application. www.elettra.trieste.it/twinmic XGLab design instrumentation for OEM partners. 8-channel, compact, ultra-fast readout system for Silicon Drift Detectors. The system is composed by a readout ASIC and a FPGA-based MCA connected by USB to PC.
CUBE A new readout approach CUBE - Enhancing detector perfomance CUBE is a CMOS complete low noise preamplifier that can replace commonly used JFETs for detector chips readout. Measured parameters Physical size 750um x 750um x 250um Power consumption <6mW Measured noise (with SDD) 3.7e (ENC) Rise time without (with) detector 7ns (<30ns) Detector capacitance up to 10pF Polarity Electron or holes collection Temperature of operation > 50K CUBE is a charge sensitive preamplifier operating in a pulsed reset regime. Great spectroscopic performance, even better than standard JFET readout scheme. L. Bombelli, C. Fiorini, T. Frizzi, R. Alberti, A. Longoni CUBE, A Low-noise CMOS Preamplifier as Alternative to JFET Front-end for High Count Rate Spectroscopy 126eV @ 0.25us shaping time 123eV @ 1us shaping time NSS Conference Record, 2011, N40-5
VERDI ASIC and its family An 8-channel, compact and flexible readout system VERDI features low noise electronics Charge Sensitive Preamplifier CSA input stage designed to fit from 2mS to 45mS transconductance FETs Positive and negative polarity supported CSA adjustable sensitivity Shaping Amplifier 8 shaping times (from 250ns to 8us) Baseline Holder fits wide range of detector leakage currents Differentiated thresholding for photon discrimination in spectroscopy and Anger camera mode. A VERDI-based solution - AIDA 8 independent analog inputs from external preamplifier (PMT, SiPM or CUBE readout detectors) Power saving functionalities for portable applications Optimized compact design - USB powered Enables Modules Daisy chain (up to 256 modules)
ELIO - The portable X Ray Fluorescence ELIO is a compact XRF device for in situ analyses. Based on Silicon Drift Detector. ELIO is a portable and compact X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (EDXRF) for material analysis. The notable sensitivity of the spectrometer allows the discrimination of trace elements. The large area Silicon Drift Detector, coupled with high efficiency X-Ray generator and XGLab s CUBE technology, allows very fast measurements. 50kV maximum X Ray Generator voltage Large Are Silicon Drift Detector Filter set Field of analysis 1-40keV, Na to U LEDs for sample illumination Lasers for easy identification of the analysis spot Integrated video microscope camera External video camera for documentation USB2 connection to computer Software for spectra visualization and control of the system Several options of light-weight tripods or shielded cases Quantitative analysis software package Battery supply kit ELIO in a shielded box with motorized axes
X-Ray spectrometer and hybrid electronics The SPCM-CPA family, a complete set for radiation detection applications SPCM 8100 - X-Ray spectrometer High perfromance SDDs with on-chip collimator. CUBE preamplifier and optimized filtering for best resolution and high count-rate. Gain and processing time selections. Software for Windows OS and C++ libraries available for easy interface with all instruments. Automatic and compact power supply. The SPCM8100 spectrometer Several types of windows for the detection of elements down to Boron. Several finger lengths available. CPA 2100 State of the art pulsed reset charge preamplifier, optimized for SDDs with integrated JFET. The unit provides all the voltages for the SDD bias. Top level spectroscopic resolution, down to 123eV @ Mn-Ka, 1us shaping time. Stable performance at high count-rate. MCSH 3100 Complete multichannel analyzer with shaping amplifier. USB interface to PC, optimized for Silicon Drift Detectors. 5th order shaping amplifier, two sh. time selection. Gain regulation. USB 2.0 interface and control software on Win. DLL available.
CCD Electronics System for multiple linear CCD arrays readout ALL IN ONE - reads out and controls most common linear CCD arrays Main features Automatically recognizes the CCD vendor type. Each board reads up to 2 CCDs. Several boards in daisy chain mode: readout of many CCD arrays (even by different vendors). Technical Specs CDS supported 16 bit digital resolution Line rate: up to 4kHz, 2048 pixels line Speed: up to 15MS/s (depending on CCD type) Storage memory (RAM): 576kbit, expandable Integraion time programmable from 30us to several seconds USB 2.0 connection to PC Dimensions: 42mm x 117mm Power Supply: +/-5V OS supported: Windows XP, Vista, Seven (x32 and x64) Driver and DLL libraries for integration and control of the system XGL-CCD-1400 is perfect for multi-ccd systems, allowing fast and simple readout of the images. Option to control and drive sources and detector cooling systems.
Hard X and Gamma Ray Solutions Detection systems for an extended range of energies XGLab developed specific skills in the electronic design, complex system architecture study, mechanical design, material selection, device simulation, test. XGLab s expertise spans from Direct Detection (SDD, SiPM, Silicon Diodes, Germanium) CUBE based system for a matrix of Germanium pixels, at Diamond Light Source, UK (N. Tartoni) to Indirect Detection (Scintillators coupled to solid state detectors). XGLab designed complex systems for prestigious research institutions and industries all around the world. Array of SiPM detectors for proton therapy applications (courtesy of IBA S.A., Belgium) We are ready to design yours, contact us.
XGLAB X and Gamma Ray Electronics XGLab S.R.L. - Spinoff del Politecnico di Milano Via Francesco D Ovidio 3, I-20131 Milano (Italy) Tel - Fax +39 02 49660460 xglab.it - info@xglab.it XGLab corporate brochure - rev0.1 May 2014