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BrightSpec

University of Antwerp spin-off that develops nuclear electronics and software for radiation detection – compact digital MCAs, single-channel analysers and spectrometry software.

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Handheld & field instruments

2 products

Flint-NaI-Pro
BrightSpec

Flint-NaI-Pro

Gamma acquisition and analysis bundle: Flint probe with NaI(Tl) and bGamma software

Detector type
Flint: SiPM-based integrated probe with a NaI crystal, 2 × 2 or 3 × 3 in
Spectrum channels
256, 512, 1,024, 2,048 or 4,096, 32-bit depth per channel
10 referenced values
NewFlint USB
BrightSpec

Flint USB

Integrated gamma probe: SiPM scintillation detector and digital MCA in one housing

Detector type
Scintillator with SiPM; standard round NaI(Tl), 2 × 2 or 3 × 3 in; can be ordered with CsI(Tl), CeBr₃, LaBr₃(Ce), LBC or SrI₂
Spectrum channels
256, 512, 1,024, 2,048 or 4,096, 32-bit depth per channel
13 referenced values

MCA, electronics & counters

14 products

bSCAN
BrightSpec

bSCAN

Radio-TLC scanner with NaI(Tl) detector and built-in MCA

Detector type
NaI(Tl), typically 1 × 1 in (2.54 × 2.54 cm)
Spectrum channels
Up to 4,096 (PHA and MCS)
Weight
16.5 kg (36.4 lb)
12 referenced values
bDAS
BrightSpec

bDAS

Digital acquisition system for synchronised counting with up to 12 probes

Weight
Probe: approx. 4 kg
6 referenced values
bPAD 422
BrightSpec

bPAD 422

Digital single-channel analyser in the tube socket with RS422/485, for radiotracer measurements

Weight
Approx. 80 g
8 referenced values
bPAD+VR
BrightSpec

bPAD+VR

bPAD+ with an analogue output for pulses or count rate, e.g. for flow instruments

Operating modes
Differential and integral
Discriminator
Upper and lower level discriminator, 2,048 steps
Gain
×1–×16 (×1–×256 on request)
8 referenced values
ILLUSTRATION
BrightSpec

bPAD+

bPAD with an extra analogue pulse output to an external MCA

Operating modes
Differential and integral
Discriminator
Upper and lower level discriminator, 2,048 steps
Gain
×1–×256
8 referenced values
bPAD
BrightSpec

bPAD

Digital single-channel analyser (SCA) in the tube socket, controlled via USB

Weight
Approx. 90 g
9 referenced values
Topaz-X
BrightSpec

Topaz-X

Compact digital MCA for energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF)

Weight
Less than 100 g (including box)
Spectrum channels
Up to 16,384, 32-bit depth per channel
11 referenced values
Topaz-SiPM
BrightSpec

Topaz-SiPM

Miniature MCA for scintillators with silicon photomultipliers (SiPM)

Spectrum channels
Up to 4,096
Weight
Less than 70 g (including box)
11 referenced values
Topaz-Pico BNC
BrightSpec

Topaz-Pico BNC

Topaz-Pico with BNC connectors instead of Lemo

Spectrum channels
Up to 4,096
7 referenced values
Topaz-Pico
BrightSpec

Topaz-Pico

Pocket-size stand-alone digital MCA for scintillation detectors

Spectrum channels
Up to 4,096
Weight
Less than 150 g (including box)
10 referenced values
Topaz-HR
BrightSpec

Topaz-HR

Compact stand-alone digital MCA for HPGe and other high-resolution detectors

Spectrum channels
Up to 16,384 (16K), 32-bit depth
Weight
Less than 200 g (including box)
11 referenced values
bMCA-Box
BrightSpec

bMCA-Box

bMCA with an SHV connector instead of the tube socket, for single-connector detectors

Spectrum channels
256, 512, 1,024, 2,048 or 4,096 (PHA and MCS)
Weight
Approx. 120 g
6 referenced values
bMCA-Ethernet
BrightSpec

bMCA-Ethernet

bMCA with Ethernet and PoE instead of USB, for remote installation

Spectrum channels
Up to 4,096
Weight
Approx. 120 g
9 referenced values
bMCA-USB
BrightSpec

bMCA-USB

Compact digital MCA built into the tube socket, for scintillation detectors

Spectrum channels
256, 512, 1,024, 2,048 or 4,096 (PHA and MCS)
Weight
Approx. 92 g
10 referenced values

Software

3 products

bAxil
BrightSpec

bAxil

Software for X-ray spectrum analysis and quantitative elemental analysis (EDXRF)

Primary function
Analysis of energy-dispersive X-ray spectra with quantitative elemental analysis, independent of excitation and detection technology
Functions
Gaussian and Voigt peak shapes with tail and step components; quantification by linear regression against standards or the fundamental parameter method (standard-based or standard-less)
File formats
Own XML files (*.axml); imports other formats, e.g. *.spe
5 referenced values
bGamma
BrightSpec

bGamma

Software for gamma-ray spectrum analysis, nuclide identification and quantification

Primary function
Gamma-ray spectrum analysis with radionuclide identification and quantification, independent of detector type, geometry and sample
Functions
Controls data acquisition; automatic peak search; energy, shape and efficiency calibration; fitting methods including Bayesian fitting
Nuclide library
The entire radionuclide decay emission database
6 referenced values
Basic Spectrometry Software
BrightSpec

Basic Spectrometry Software

Basic acquisition and spectrum analysis software for BrightSpec MCAs

Primary function
Data acquisition (PHA and MCS) and basic spectrum analysis for BrightSpec MCAs
Functions
Peak search and energy calibration, ROI-based analysis, nuclide libraries, reports and saving in ASCII format
Availability
Free download; supplied with BrightSpec MCAs
3 referenced values

X-ray & XRF

1 product

X-Pack
BrightSpec

X-Pack

Package for high-resolution X-ray spectrometry: SDD detector, Topaz-X and bAxil

Detector type
Silicon drift detector (SDD), active area 10, 40, 65, 100 or 175 mm²
5 referenced values
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