The Saturn 944+ and Saturn 724+ are new high-performance charge-coupled device (CCD) based area x-ray detectors optimized for macromolecular and small molecule x-ray crystallography, respectively. With a four-fold increase in readout speed (to 8 MHz total) and improved signal-to-noise and dynamic range, the Saturn+ line of third generation CCD x-ray detectors is optimized for high-performance x-ray crystallography applications in which maximum productivity is essential. This new generation of CCD detectors delivers high readout speeds without any significant increase in read noise. Both detectors make use of the Kodak KAF-4320E CCD sensor, incorporating transparent indium tin oxide technology. A large-format, front-illuminated sensor, optimized for high dynamic range and superior spatial resolution, is coupled with a state-of-the-art, high-speed, 18-bit analog-to-digital converter and four-port parallel readout to deliver low noise, a true 17,500:1 dynamic range, and fast readout times.
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