Safeguards planar HPGe-detektor

Planar HPGe gamma detector

Safeguards planar HPGe-detektor – planar HPGe gamma detector from ORTEC. Detector type: Planar HPGe.

Detector type
Planar HPGe1
Energy resolution at 122 keV
Warranted FWHM for SGD-16550P4: 550 eV at 1 kcps, 6 μs; 615 eV at 50 kcps, 1 μs3
Datasheet

Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-16

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Overview

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 typePlanar HPGe1
Crystal thickness5–15 mm by model2
Aluminium window thickness1 mm3

Performance

Energy resolution at 122 keVWarranted FWHM for SGD-16550P4: 550 eV at 1 kcps, 6 μs; 615 eV at 50 kcps, 1 μs3

Electronics & signal

PreamplifierResistive feedback with no-ring output1

Mechanical

Crystal diameter6–36 mm by model2
EndcapAluminium1
Endcap diameter70 mm3

Ordering & accessories

ModelsSGD-16550P4 and SGDGLP series2
Cryostat configurationsPopTop or Streamline2
Bias controlSMART-1 (-SMN), optional1
Cooling and accessoriesCryostat and dewar or other cooling device required for operation; not included with the detector. A cryostat must be ordered with a Streamline detector.2

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

Models

7 models in the series. Filter or scroll the table to compare.

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ModelActive diameter2Crystal thickness2Energy resolution at 122 keV3Energy resolution at 122 keV, high count rate3Ordering configurations2
SGD-1655016 mm15 mm≤ 550 eV FWHM; at 1 kcps and 6 µs shaping time≤ 615 eV FWHM; at 50 kcps and 1 µs shaping timeSGD-16550P4 (PopTop) / SGD-16550 (Streamline)
SGDGLP-064806 mm5 mm≤ 480 eV FWHM; at 1 kcps and 6 µs shaping time–SGDGLP-06480P4 (PopTop) / SGDGLP-06480 (Streamline)
SGDGLP-1048510 mm7 mm≤ 485 eV FWHM; at 1 kcps and 6 µs shaping time–SGDGLP-10485P4 (PopTop) / SGDGLP-10485 (Streamline)
SGDGLP-1652516 mm10 mm≤ 525 eV FWHM; at 1 kcps and 6 µs shaping time–SGDGLP-16525P4 (PopTop) / SGDGLP-16525 (Streamline)
SGDGLP-2554525 mm13 mm≤ 545 eV FWHM; at 1 kcps and 6 µs shaping time–SGDGLP-25545P4 (PopTop) / SGDGLP-25545 (Streamline)
SGDGLP-3257032 mm13 mm≤ 570 eV FWHM; at 1 kcps and 6 µs shaping time–SGDGLP-32570P4 (PopTop) / SGDGLP-32570 (Streamline)
SGDGLP-3658536 mm13 mm≤ 585 eV FWHM; at 1 kcps and 6 µs shaping time–SGDGLP-36585P4 (PopTop) / SGDGLP-36585 (Streamline)

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: ORTEC (AMETEK)Product page Page heading; More Information; Options Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: ORTEC (AMETEK)Datasheet p. 11, 'Ordering Information'; p. 2, Configuration Guidelines; p. 11, ordering notes; p. 11, 'Ordering Information' (Active Diameter mm) … Checked 2026-10-16
  3. 3
    Publisher: ORTEC (AMETEK)Product catalogue PDF p. 26 (printed p. 23), SGD Planar Safeguards Detectors; PDF p. 26 (printed p. 23), 'SGD Planar Safeguards Detectors' (Endcap Diameter mm); PDF p. 26 (printed p. 23), 'SGD Planar Safeguards Detectors' (Al Window mm); PDF p. 26 (printed p. 23), 'SGD Planar Safeguards Detectors' (Warranted Resolution (eV) @122 keV, @1 kcps (6 μs)) … Checked 2026-10-16
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