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Scorpius™ XRT-450 by Amptek: A Next-Gen Miniature X-Ray Source

Scorpius

A revolutionary, optically excited miniature X-ray source — twice the life, half the hassle

The Scorpius™ XRT-450 by AMPTEK is a breakthrough in handheld and benchtop XRF. It replaces fragile heated filaments with optical excitation, delivering unmatched reliability, ultra-precise performance and significantly lower cost of ownership. With a <100 μm focal spot size and 6W output, it's the future of XRF compact source design, ready to integrate, easy to service and built to last.

Whether you're focused on µXRF, environmental monitoring, or portable instrumentation, Scorpius delivers the performance and reliability your system needs.


What Sets Scorpius™ Apart?

  • <100 μm spot size offers ultra-precise measurements

  • 2x longer life ensures lower cost of ownership

  • USB-C and Molex built-in for seamless integration

  • Gas-insulated design improves serviceability saving cost and reducing waste

  • Compact, efficient, and easy plug-and-play integration


  • Applications +


    • Handheld XRF Analyzers

    Increased Energy Efficiency for longer Battery life

    • Benchtop XRF Systems

     Compact size and even flux output allows flexibility in applications

    • Micro-XRF (μXRF) Analysis

     Small and stable spot size pairs well with X-Ray Optics

    • Quality Control & Process Monitoring

     Lower temperature source, allows for an Increased service life

    • Environmental & Geological Research

    Rugged design compatible with field use


  • Scorpius Design +


    The Scorpius XRT-450 is the world’s first optically excited miniature X-ray source, eliminating the fragile heated filament and replacing it with advanced optical excitation. This breakthrough design dramatically extends operating life, improves spot stability, and reduces heat generation.

    With a compact form factor and <100 μm near-Gaussian spot size, Scorpius delivers highly consistent flux, improved sample excitation and superior performance for both handheld and benchtop XRF systems. Its gas-insulated high voltage section allows depot-level servicing, reducing waste and lifetime cost.

    For seamless system integration, Scorpius combines power and digital control through a single cable, with built-in USB-C and Molex interfaces standard on every unit.


  • Configuration and Options +


    Flexible Configurations to Fit Your Application


    Scorpius is designed with OEM flexibility in mind. Its compact, serviceable platform supports a wide range of configurations to meet diverse XRF requirements:

    Target Material: Standard with Silver (Ag); custom targets available on request.
    Window: 125μm (5 mil) Beryllium window.
    Mounting: Threaded snout with custom mounting options available.
    Cooling Options: Conduction or convection cooling.
    Interface: Built-in USB-C and Molex connectors for seamless integration.
    Power & Control: Single-cable design simplifies system architecture.

    Amptek also offers customized cover designs to enable tight detector geometries or special mounting requirements.

  • Specifications +


    Parameters

    Hardware Specifications

    Tube Type

    Metal-Ceramic

    Cooling

    Conduction or Convection

    Window

    Beryllium, 125 μm (5mil) thick

    Available Targets

    Ag (others on demand)

    High Voltage

    -5 to -50kV

    Beam Current

    up to 250μA

    Input Power

    20 VDC

    Total power

    up to 6W

    HV Polarity

    Grounded anode

    Focal Spot

    <100μm FWHM

    Mounting

    Threaded snout

    Radiation Shielding

    meets IEC 62495

    X-Ray Output Cone Angle

    1200

    Standard Warranty

    2 years or 4000 operating hours

    Serviceability

    Yes - gas dielectric allows for depot servicing

    Weight

    400g

    Operating Temperature

    -100 to +50C

  • Documentations +


    Scorpius Brochure

    Scorpius X-Ray Source User Manual