Flint USB

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

New series of integrated probes in which a SiPM-based scintillation detector, a temperature-stabilised bias supply and a full digital MCA share one housing. The probe connects to the PC by USB, which also powers it. The standard crystal is NaI(Tl), 2 × 2 or 3 × 3 inches, and other scintillators can be ordered.

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 SrI₂1
Spectrum channels
256, 512, 1,024, 2,048 or 4,096, 32-bit depth per channel1
Datasheet

Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-17

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Overview

Key features

  • Pulse height analysis (PHA) and multichannel scaling (MCS)
  • Digital trapezoidal shaper with BLR and PUR and a built-in digital oscilloscope
  • Available with bGamma as a package (Flint-NaI-Pro)
  • Programming libraries for Windows and Linux on request

Specifications

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

Detector

Detector typeScintillator with SiPM; standard round NaI(Tl), 2 × 2 or 3 × 3 in; can be ordered with CsI(Tl), CeBr₃, LaBr₃(Ce), LBC or SrI₂1

Performance

Energy resolution at 662 keVTypically better than 7.6% (¹³⁷Cs)1
Low-energy noise levelBelow 15 keV1

Electronics & signal

Spectrum channels256, 512, 1,024, 2,048 or 4,096, 32-bit depth per channel1
Gain×1–×162
SiPM biasGenerated internally, typically +6 to 16 V, stabilised against temperature changes1
Digital filter rise time0.1–12 µs in 0.2 µs steps; flat top 0.1–8.0 µs in 0.1 µs steps (trapezoidal shaper)1

Connectivity & interface

CommunicationUSB 2.0 (mini-B), 3 m cable included1

Power & battery

Supply voltage5 V from the PC’s USB port1

Mechanical

DimensionsFLINT-NAI-2: ø57 × 96 mm; FLINT-NAI-3: ø82 × 121 mm (diameter × height)1

Environment & ratings

Operating temperature−10 to +60 °C1

Ordering & accessories

Ordering codeFLINT-NAI-2 (NaI(Tl), 2 × 2 in), FLINT-NAI-3 (3 × 3 in); the -PRO versions with a single bGamma licence1

General

Acquisition modesPHA (pulse height analysis) and MCS (multichannel scaling)2

The data comes from the manufacturer’s published documents. Manufacturers may change specifications; the current configuration and performance are confirmed in the quotation.

Documents

Sources

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

  1. 1
    Publisher: BrightSpecDatasheet p. 2, Technical Specifications; p. 2, Ordering information; p. 2, Technical Specifications – Digital Settings (printed as µs; the PDF text layer has a symbol-font character in plac Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: BrightSpecProduct page Product page – Main features Checked 2026-10-16
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
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
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
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
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