X-Pack

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

Package for high-resolution X-ray spectrometry with a silicon drift detector (SDD), the compact Topaz-X multichannel analyser and the bAxil analysis software. The SDD is available with several active areas, and the MCA is powered via USB or a power adapter.

Detector type
Silicon drift detector (SDD), active area 10, 40, 65, 100 or 175 mm²1
Datasheet

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

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Overview

Key features

  • Hybrid (linear and non-linear) spectrum fitting for fast analysis of large image scans
  • Unattended batch analysis of spectrum files
  • Programming libraries for Linux and Windows

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 typeSilicon drift detector (SDD), active area 10, 40, 65, 100 or 175 mm²1
Peak-to-background ratioAbove 15,0001
Package contentsSDD detector, Topaz-X MCA and bAxil software1
Supply voltageVia USB or stand-alone with a power adapter1
Listed operating systemProgramming libraries for 32/64-bit Linux (x86 and ARM) and 32/64-bit Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 101

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: BrightSpecProduct page Product page Checked 2026-10-16
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
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
Escape Peak Software (ESCAPE)
Amptek

Escape Peak Software (ESCAPE)

Software · analysis

Primary function
Escape-peak adjustment in X-ray spectra
Detector type
CdTe
Ordering code
ESCAPE
3 referenced values
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