NanoTube N3

The Excillum NanoTube N3 enables industry-leading resolution and stability in geometric-magnification
X-ray imaging systems with no need for manual tuning. It is based on advanced electron optics and thelatest tungsten-diamond transmission target technology. Automatic e-beam focusing and astigmatism
correction ensures that the smallest possible, truly round spot is achieved every time, every day.

Technical specifications NanoTube N3 60 kVVoltage

40-60 kVMax. power on target

3.6 W

High brightness emitter

LaB6Target material

Tungsten (W) on diamondMin. resolution

150 nmTarget typeTransmission

Min. focus-object distance

150 µmLong term spot stability< 100 nm1

Technical specifications NanoTube N3 110 kV
Voltage40-110 kV

Max. power on target

9.2 W

High brightness emitter

LaB6

Target material

Tungsten (W) on diamond

Min. resolution

150 nmTarget typeTransmission

Min. focus-object distance

150 µmLong term spot stability< 100 nm1

Technical specifications NanoTube N3 160 kV
Voltage40-160 kV

Max. power on target

16.6 W

High brightness emitter

LaB6

Target material

Tungsten (W) on diamond

Min. resolution

150 nmTarget typeTransmission

Min. focus-object distance

150 µmLong term spot stability< 100 nm11) Standard deviation over >8 hours when operating at fix settings after >30 minutes thermal settling.

Long term positional stability

DimesionsThanks to the advanced e-beam system of the NanoTube N3
and the integrated thermal control, excellent long-term stability
is achieved. This graph illustrates the motion of the spot relative
to a fix point on the anode over 8 hours as measured internallyby the source when at thermal equilibrium. Naturally, great caremust be taken regarding the stability of the imaging system tomaintain the same stability throughout the imaging chain.

The NanoTube N3 X-ray source consists of the head with dimensions 617 x 210 x 391 mm (L x W x H) excluding cables etc. andlength 689 mm including cables etc. The head has several mounting holes consistent with metric optic table mounting and isdesigned for upright or flat fastening, in any orientation including
vertical or horizontal. In addition, the NanoTube N3 consists of apower module and a chiller, both 4U (176 mm height, 19” rack),
as well as a 1U (44 mm, 19” rack) control computer and a floor
standing high-voltage generator, that all can be mounted up to5m from the head.

Source head
Upright mounting

Excellent geometrical access
The end of the transmission target is the most protruding surface
to allow for a sample to get as close as possible to the X-ray focal
spot. The front is furthermore cone-shaped to allow for a sturdy
cone-shaped sample holder.

Flat mounting

Installation and operation
The NanoTube N3 can be remotely operated through TCP/IP or
directly through the GUI. The GUI can be operated on the source
itself if it is equipped with monitor, keyboard and mouse, oron most computer platforms with a TCP/ IP connection to thesource.

HV power supply

19" rack units

The source cannot be operated as a standalone unit and must
be integrated into a system providing the proper interlock connections.
Mains: AC, single phase, 120-240 V, 16 A, 50/60 Hz.
Ambient: 20-30°C (stable within ± 0.2°C for optimal source
stability), max 85% relative humidity.

Safety and compliance

For information about the safety and compliance of all Excillum X-ray sources, please visit our website: www.excillum.com/compliance
All trademarks, domain names and copyrights herein are the property of Excillum or their respective owners. Excillum’s X-ray sources and technologies are protected by several patents.
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This specification is subject to change without notice.
This product contains features partly developed with funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 768883, and from the EUREKA cluster
co-financing program of the Swedish Innovation Agency, No 2020-02235.
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Revision 2024-02-27

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