PX-3 - 120 Pixel Transmission Ion Chamber
Description
The PX-3 is a compact and high-resolution pixelated ionization chamber designed for precise beam diagnostics in particle therapy and high energy ion beam applications. With 120-pixel readout and ultra-thin film electrodes, it offers real-time two-dimensional measurement of beam shape, position, and trajectory with minimal scattering, making it ideal for always in beam use. Available in two-pixel geometries (3.8-millimeter pitch over 42 millimeters or 2.5-millimeter pitch over 28 millimeters), the PX-3 delivers accurate and stable performance across a wide range of beam species and energies, from 30 to 500 MeV per nucleon.
Designed for versatility and low-profile integration, the PX-3 is just 20 millimeters thick with a water equivalent thickness of only 100 micrometers. It operates in atmospheric air or flow through gas environments and includes built in temperature, pressure, and humidity sensors, as well as a replaceable desiccant cartridge to ensure reliable long-term operation. The PX-3 is fully compatible with Pyramid's I128 readout electronics and comes with cable and adapter options for flexible deployment in clinical and research settings.
Features
- Choice of 42mm or 28 mm diameter sensitive area
- Low insertion length 20mm face to face
- 120 pixels with parallel readout
- Ultra-low scattering thin film electrodes
- Negligible beam scattering
- HV loopback for bias voltage validation
- Operates in air or with flow-through gas mixtures
- Compatible with I128 electrometers
Applications
- Particle therapy pre-scanned beam monitoring
- Particle therapy pre-scanned beam upgrades
- General high energy ion beam diagnostics
Specifications
- Compatible with protons, deuterons, and fully stripped carbon
- Energy range 30MeV/nucleon to 500MeV/nucleon
- Gain uniformity better than +/-2% for beams within the sensitive area
- Position linearity better than 50µm maximum deviation
- Tolerance relative to body fiducials < +/-0.1mm typical, +/-0.3mm max





