X-Scan is a linear-array x-ray detector family designed to be the imaging detector component for inspection, testing or quality control instruments. The imaging is based on moving the object at a constant speed relative to an x-ray source and the detector, and to collect and store a two-dimensional x-ray image line by line. The main components of a typical imaging system are the following (see Figure 1):

1. A conveyor where the object is transported across the detector field-of-view.

2. An x-ray tube, a high-voltage generator and a control system.

3. A PC equipped with an image acquisition electronics board (framegrabber).

4. Necessary mechanics for system integration and radiation shielding.

5. An X-Scan detector and power supply.

6. An optical trigger sensor for an image frame trigger.



Figure 1. A typical X-Scan application installation.