| System Type |
QUANTAX EDS for SEM, FIB-SEM and EPMA |
Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS/EDX) system |
| Detector Series |
XFlash® 7 SDD detector family |
For SEM, FIB-SEM and EPMA; TEM variants available |
| Active Detector Area |
Typically 30 – 100 mm² |
Large area SDDs for micro- and nanoanalysis |
| Analytical Throughput |
Up to 1,000,000 cps |
Real analytical throughput for fastest mapping & quantification |
| Solid Angle (Collection Angle) |
> 1.1 sr (up to ~1.1 sr and beyond) |
Largest solid angle for efficient X-ray collection; further increase with multi-detector systems |
| Energy Resolution |
Down to ~123 eV at Mn Kα (typical) |
High spectral performance, optimized for light elements & low energy X-rays |
| Element Lines |
> 2,200 K, L, M and N lines |
Most comprehensive atomic database for complex spectra |
| Geometry |
Slim-line design, optimized take-off angle |
Short detector-to-sample distance; excellent TOA for low absorption |
| Detector Variants |
Standard XFlash 7, XFlash 7100oval, XFlash FlatQUAD |
Oval & annular geometries for ultra-high spatial resolution and beam-sensitive samples |
| Integration |
EDS, WDS, EBSD, Micro-XRF in ESPRIT |
One software platform for four analytical methods |
| Software |
ESPRIT Spectrum, Mapping, Quant, Feature, HyperMap, TQuant |
Full range of qualitative & quantitative functions incl. low kV quantification |
| Quantification Methods |
Standardless (P/B-ZAF, Φ(ρz)) & Standard-based; Hybrid Quantification |
Combination of both methods in one evaluation for maximum accuracy |
| Maintenance & Uptime |
On-site SDD module exchange; health checks, predictive maintenance |
Maximized uptime and reduced recalibration needs |