Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS
Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS

X-ray detectors for linear accelerators

XEye 5009

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Non-destructive 3D crack detection in concrete components under realistic loading using the XEye 5009.

Application Area

The Xeye 5009 was developed for use in industrial CT systems that demand the highest standards in resolution, speed, and radiation hardness. Within the GULLIVER project (link), the X-ray camera enables non-destructive 3D crack detection in concrete components under realistic loading conditions.

Key Advantages

  • Radiation hardness up to 9 MeV – suitable for use with linear accelerators for high-density materials
  • Novel scintillator design – scintillator placed at shielding level, resulting in minimal object-to-detector distance and resolutions below 100 µm
  • Crack detection from 100 µm – even in reinforced concrete with densities of 2.7–7.8 g/cm³
  • Scalable configuration – from high-resolution to high-speed, depending on the inspection task

Typical Application Scenarios

  • CT of large concrete test beams (10–100 cm diameter)
  • Force-induced 3D crack propagation under loads up to 60 t
  • High-speed imaging of dynamic processes
  • Quality inspection of battery cells and industrial components

Specifications

Parameter Value
Active area 500 × 87 mm² (10,800 × 1,900 pixels, 20.5 MP)
Pixel size 46 µm
Achievable voxel size 88 µm (at 60 min scan time)
Effective resolution < 6 lp (83 µm) @ 10% MTF
Frame rate 1 fps
Crack detection D10 > 10% at 100 µm
Energy range up to 9 MeV