Particle Delivery System
The PDS (Particle Delivery System) is a modular hardware and software product. It affixes to the end of nearly any accelerator, transforming it into a modern particle therapy system. Our PDS components have operated in treatment rooms daily for well over a decade. The PDS is the premium choice with unparalleled performance and capabilities.
- Fast - 250μs slew with 10,000Hz data
- Complete - Detectors, dosimetry, magnets, controls, and QA
- FLASH - 1,000nA+ ionization chambers and electrometers
- Proven - 18 years, over 80 rooms and counting
- Brandable - Seamlessly integrates into your brand for a cohesive end product
Capabilities
The Pyramid PDS is always improving and evolving. Here is how we stack up against the latest competition.
| Metric | Pyramid | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Spot Rate | 1000Hz | 400Hz |
| Data Rate | 10,000Hz+ | 1,000Hz |
| Beam Current | 1,000nA+ | 300nA |
| Resolution | 0.1mm | 0.1mm |
| Magnetic Slew | 250μs | >1000μs |
| Architecture | Modular | Modular |
| Supply Chain | Single Source | Multiple |
Scanning Magnetics
Magnets are often the bottleneck of a delivery system.
- Unique - all in house designs
- Fast - 250 microsecond 6mm steps
- Precise - closed loop feedback on field
- Compact - fits in tight gantries
The Gold Standard
Ion chambers offer an ideal mix of radiation hardness and repeatability.
- Reliable - Ultra-thin gold electrodes
- High Resolution - Down to 1mm strips or pixels
- Uniform - Highly planar films
- FLASH Ready - Recombination narrowed
Precision Dosimetry
Reliable and fast dosimetry with real time beam QA during treatment.
- Fast - 5kHz or greater sample rate
- Quiet - Low noise analog front ends
- Programmable - Easy configuration target dose
- Future Proof - Beam-always-on and FLASH
Rapid Scanning Controller
Dedicated control units provide a solid platform for innovative delivery techniques.
- Robust - Radiation hard fiber optics
- Safe - Built-in hardware redundancy
- Programmable - Dynamic run time code
- Proven - Used daily in esteemed facilities
Control Room UX
The CM100 is a convenient tertiary counting dosimeter with an integrated control panel. The CM100 paved the way for other high-end control consoles and continues to excel with each iteration.
- Touch screen and physical buttons
- Key switch for hard authentication plus software verification
- Audible and configurable dose indicator
- Emergency stop with configurable relays for flexible workflows
- Battery backup with up to 1 hour of run time
Beam Quality Analytics
Pyramid offers a range of beam QA detectors. These instruments work with the PDS or can enhance an existing system.
- Convenient - No water, vacuum, or HV
- Patented - Measure full energy distribution
- Accurate - Absolute charge measurement
- FLASH Ready - Massive beam current range
Vertical Expertise
Pyramid designs, develops, and manufactures all our own detectors, electronics, and software. We cut through the noise and deliver products that work from day one.
- Honest - Single source of truth when problems arise
- Simple - Consolidated supplier interactions
- Custom - Solutions for your requirements
- Personal - From physics to software, real people ready to talk