PyLoN Cameras for Imaging & Spectroscopy
he PyLoN®:400 is a controllerless, cryogenically-cooled CCD camera designed for quantitative scientific spectroscopy applications demanding the highest possible sensitivity. Princeton Instruments has completely redesigned the industry-leading
Spec-10 family of cameras to eliminate the external controller, increasing experimental flexibility while further improving the ultralow noise electronics. Liquid nitrogen cooling virtually eliminates dark current, while PyLoN’s indium metal seals enhance its vacuum longevity. PyLoN:400 cameras provide dual amplifiers and software-selectable gains that permit operation in either high-sensitivity mode (Raman or single molecule spectroscopy) or high-capacity mode (fluorescence spectroscopy), and are fully supported by LightField®, powerful 64-bit data acquisition software, and IntelliCal® wavelength and intensity calibration packages. PyLoN features ADC rates of up to 4 MHz, with digital bias stabilization and correlated double sampling for decreased read noise and improved linearity, and Princeton Instruments’ exclusive eXcelon® technology, delivering the highest responsivity from the UV to the NIR while suppressing etaloning that occurs in standard back-illuminated CCDs.
FEATURE
BENEFITS
eXcelon technology
Increases detector sensitivity while suppressing etalon interference fringes observed
in the NIR with conventional back-illuminated devices.
1340 x 400 imaging array,
20 µm x 20 µm pixels
Proprietary format with 8 mm height for multiplexed spectroscopy;
20 µm pixel size offers the optimal combination of high resolution and dynamic range.
Cryogenic cooling to -120°C using liquid nitrogen
Effectively eliminates dark charge, permitting acquisition times from milliseconds to hours.
Single fused silica vacuum window
Minimizes reflection losses from UV - IR; Optional AR coatings & wedge windows are available.
Optional UV phosphor coatings
Extends CCD sensitivity to below 200 nm.
TTL input and output
Allows external control of and triggering by lasers or timing generators
Dual amplifiers with software-selectable
system gains
High sensitivity amplifier reduces read noise floor for weak signals;
High capacity amplifier increases dynamic range
Kinetics & Custom Sensor modes
Standard on all PyLoN cameras, Kinetics mode allows microsecond-resolved kinetic spectral
acquisition, while Custom Sensor mode increases control over the camera readout, permitting
spectral rates of over 1000 fps.
Data acquisition rates of 50 kHz to 4 MHz
Up to 4X as fast as its predecessor - Choose low speed digitization to reduce noise, or
high speed for rapid spectral acquisition
Optional end-on and all-directional dewar mounts
Allows for easy and flexible camera positioning
GigE data interface
Reliable data transmission over 50 m for remote operation
Optional: LightField® (for Windows 8/7, 64-bit)
Or WinView/Spec (for Windows 8/7/XP, 32-bit)
Flexible software packages for data acquisition, display and analysis;
LightField offers intuitive, cutting edge user interface, IntelliCal® and more.
PICAM (64-bit) / PVCAM (32-bit)
software development kits (SDKs)
Compatible with Windows 8/7/XP, and Linux;
Universal programming interfaces for easy custom programming.
SPECIFICATIONS
PyLoN:400B
Features Back-illuminated CCD.Highest QE in thevisible with low dark curren Subject to etaloning in the NIR. Typical dark current @ -120°C
(e-/pixel/hour) *
0.3 Typical system read noise
@100 kHz
@2 MHz
3 e- rms
12 e- rms
Operating temperature
-80°C to -120°C with ±0.05°C thermostating precision
CCD format
1340 x 400, 20 mm x 20 mm pixels with 100% fill factor
Imaging area
26.8 x 8.0 mm (optically centered)
Spectrometric well capacity:
High Sensitivity
High Capacity
200 ke- (typical)
> 700 ke- (typical)
ADC rates
50, 100, 200, 500 kHz and 1, 2, 4 MHz; 16 bits
Non-linearity
< 1% @ 100 kHz
Vertical shift times
8 - 20 msec/row (programmable)
Analog gain (typical)
0.75, 1.5, 3.0 e-/ADU (high sensitivity); 3, 6, 12 e-/ADU (high capacity)
Data interface
Gigabit Ethernet
I/O signals
Trigger In, TTL Out, Readout Monitor, Expose Monitor, Shutter Monitor
Optical mount
Princeton Instruments’ Acton spectrometer adapter with optional 40 mm shutter
Operating environment
+5°C to +30°C, non-condensing atmosphere
Certification
CE
Dimensions
Weight
14.6 inches (371 mm) x 8.2 inches (208 mm) x 10.5 inches (267 mm)
(H x W x D)
Approximately 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
* Limited by cosmic ray background
All specifications are subject to change.
SPECTRAL RATES
@ 4 MHz Full Frame
6 fps
@ 100 kHz Full Vertical Bin
60 fps
@ 4 MHz Full Vertical Bin
270 fps
@ 4MHz, 20 rows (0.4 mm high) Custom Chip
1700 fps
QE DATA
VACUUM WINDOW AR COATINGS
NOTES:
Standard anti-reflection (AR) coating options shown on graph
Designed by Acton Optics, our BBAR coating offers unmatched
performance for 400 nm - 1100 nm
Custom wedge window options and other AR coatings are also
available
Contact your local sales representative for more information
eXcelon Performance
PyLoN with 40 mm shutter
PyLoN without shutter
商品属性 [CCD format] 1340 x 400, 20 mm x 20 mm pixels with 100% fill factor [Dark current] 0.3 [Imaging area] 26.8 x 8.0 mm (optically centered)