The MPI/AIT X ray Imager (MAXI): High speed PN-CCD's for x ray detection
Abstract
The MPI/AIT X ray Imager (MAXI), part of a proposal submitted to ESA as focal plane instrumentation of the X ray Multi Mirror Mission (XMM) is presented. A fully depleted (sensitive) pn Charge Coupled Device (CCD) of 280 micrometers thickness with a homogenous sensitivity area of 36 square centimeters and a pixel size of 150 by 150 square micrometers, is proposed. This CCD is well matched with the telescope's angular resolution of 30 arc sec. X ray sensitivity and other performance characteristics of the telescope are outlined. Tests carried out on prototype components of the camera system are described.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- June 1989
- Bibcode:
- 1989STIN...9016234S
- Keywords:
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- Ccd Star Tracker;
- Focal Plane Devices;
- Imaging Techniques;
- X Ray Telescopes;
- Cameras;
- European Space Programs;
- Reflecting Telescopes;
- Instrumentation and Photography