CCD detectors for X-ray crystallography
Rigaku Innovative Technologies designs and manufacturers two families of third generation 2D CCD imaging X-ray detectors for single crystal X-ray diffraction: the smaller active area Mercury series marketed mostly for small molecule applications and the larger active area Saturn series for macromolecular and protein crystallography. Click on a product group for more information:
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Rigaku is the only fully integrated X-ray instrument manufacturer to internally design and manufacture CCD detectors. All Rigaku detector systems employ the most advanced Kodak® CCD chips with indium tin oxide (ITO) technology for superior sensitivity, high dynamic range and superior spatial resolution.









