Phoebe is a hybrid pixel detector that uses sophisticated on-chip electronics for real-time signal processing. Each pixel in Phoebe has its own individual threshold and event counter, enabling noise-free data acquisition. Unlike CCDs, you won't need to conduct long experiments to integrate signals for an acceptable Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR). Phoebe offers ultra-high SNR since it only counts and time-stamps individual signals, allowing for sophisticated time-resolved data analysis.

Data is only read-out when an event, a "hit," occurs on the sensor's surface. This results in a more manageable data load, prioritising quality over quantity. In contrast to conventional CMOS technology, Phoebe eliminates the unwanted consequences of serial, frame-based read-out such as slow readout, binning, smearing effects.

Offering data-driven detection

Phoebe can precisely time-stamp data at a remarkable 1.56 ns granularity. But that's not all - you can seamlessly synchronize external signals through a Time-to-Digital Converter (TDC), enhancing your time resolution by up to 260 ps. Using this information, you can select time-windows in your continuous data to create an image.

Our API (Serval) and GUI (Accos) facilitate cross-instrument control and data collection. You can configure the TDCs to integrate with external hardware such as a pulsed source. The acquisition workflow is fully programmable which allows for streamlined data collection.

Allowing easy integration to your experiment

Within hours, you'll witness your first data and process them with our dedicated processing toolkit called LUNA (Logical UNiform Analysis). LUNA is a post-processing software solution we developed in collaboration with Peter Svihra, an expert user of Timepix-3 technology. The software kit eliminates the need for extensive programming giving you a head start and saving your team valuable time.