Continuous sample rotation data collection for protein crystallography with the PILATUS detector

The PILATUS detector (pixel apparatus for the SLS) is a large all silicon quantum-limited area X-ray detector for protein crystallography. A three-module array with 1120 x 157 pixels covering an active area of 24.3 x 3.6 cm(2) is in operation. Its main features are an excellent point-spread function, a very high dynamic range and, 4 readout time of < 7 ms. X-rays with energy above 6 keV can be detected in single photon counting mode. To demonstrate the potential of the detector, fine phi-sliced protein crystal data were collected in continuous sample rotation mode at beamline X06SA of the SLS. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.