Si(Li) and Super Si(Li) Detectors

Description

Silicon(Li) X-Ray detectors are the heart of solid state X-Ray spectroscopy systems. These detectors, which are p-i-n devices formed by lithium compensation or drifting of p-type silicon, are the result of some of the most carefully controlled manufacturing processes in existence. These detectors are fabricated to exacting quality standards, which is essential in ensuring a product of high performance and excellent long term reliability.

The Silicon (Li) x-ray detector is an integral part of a detector system which includes a liquid nitrogen cryostat and a low noise preamplifier. For these reasons, the detector performance is not specified independently, but as system performance reflecting the contributions of the electronics and cryogenics.