Migration from Aurora X-Card to AVA series products
Written by Kristiina Lehtonen, Application Engineer at Detection Technology | 29 October 2025
Ready to move beyond Aurora X‑Card? Or maybe you’re exploring whether Aurora or AVA is the right choice for your application?
This document provides engineers, system architects, and technical decision-makers with a comprehensive overview of migrating from Aurora X-Card detectors to AVA series products. Whether you are planning a system upgrade or comparing Aurora and AVA for a new deployment, this guide offers the technical insights and practical considerations you need.
Inside you’ll find:
- Migration benefits: Analysis of feature enhancements, performance improvements, and reliability gains with AVA series.
- Compatibility checklists & comparison tables: Evaluate mechanical, electrical, and software compatibility, including pixel pitch, scintillator architecture, cabling, and system topology.
- Technical guidance: Detailed notes on hardware differences, dual-energy design, and integration requirements. Understand how AVA’s single-board dual-energy architecture and updated cabling impact system design and maintenance.
- Software & firmware recommendations: Overview of supported SDKs, firmware requirements, and migration notes for development environments.
- Decision support: Objective comparisons to help you assess which product line best fits your application—whether for aviation security, urban screening, or industrial inspection.
Who should read this?
- Engineers planning to migrate existing Aurora-based systems to AVA Series.
- Technical leads evaluating Aurora vs. AVA for new projects.
- System integrators seeking practical migration notes and compatibility details.
Next steps:
- Review the migration checklist and product comparison tables.
- Consult the latest datasheets and user manuals.
- Reach out to Detection Technology technical support for integration advice or product selection guidance.
Make an informed decision and unlock the full potential of AVA X-ray line detectors for your next project.
