PyLoN Cameras for Imaging & Spectroscopy
The PyLoN®: 256 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:256 cameras 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.
FEATURE
BENEFITS
1024 x 256 26 mm pixel array
Inexpensive sensor offers good performance at moderate cost.
Cryogenic cooling to -120°C using liquid nitrogen
Effectively eliminates dark charge, permitting acquisition times from milliseconds to hours.
Open Electrode or Deep Depletion sensor
architecture
Choose an Open Electrode camera for moderate sensitivity from the UV to NIR, or Deep
Depletion for higher QE in the visible and NIR.
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.
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:256E
PyLoN:256BR
Features
Front-illuminated CCD. Open electrode
architecture improves sensitivity over
conventional front-illuminated devices.
No etaloning.
Back-illuminated, deep depletion CCD.
High QE in the NIR with minimal etaloning.
Typical dark current @ -120°C
<1* e-/pixel/hour
8 e-/pixel/hour
CCD format
1024 x 253
26 mm x 26 mm pixels with 100% fill factor
1024 x 252
26 mm x 26 mm pixels with 100% fill factor
Imaging area
26.6 x 6.6 mm (optically centered)
Typical system read noise
@ 50 kHz
@ 1 MHz
5 e- rms (single pixel), 7 e- rms (FVB)
15 e- rms (single pixel)
Operating temperature
-80°C to -120°C with ±0.05°C thermostating precision
Typical Spectrometric well
capacity
> 700 ke-
ADC rates
50, 100, 200, 500 kHz and 1, 2, 4 MHz; 16 bits
Non-linearity
< 1% @ 100 kHz
Vertical shift times
10-40 msec/row (programmable)
Typical analog gain
2, 4, 8 e-/ADU
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
14.6 inches (371 mm) x 8.2 inches (208 mm) x 10.5 inches (267 mm)(H x W x D)
Weight
Approximately 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
* Limited by cosmic ray background All specifications are subject to change.
SPECTRAL RATES
@ 4 MHz Full Frame
11.5 fps
@ 4 MHz Full Vertical Bin
285 fps
@ 4 MHz, 20 rows (0.52 mm high) Custom Chip
1850 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
PyLoN without shutter
PyLoN with 40 mm shutter
商品属性 [CCD format] 1024 x 253 26 mm x 26 mm pixels with 100% fill factor [Dark current] <1* e-/pixel/hour [Imaging area] 26.6 x 6.6 mm (optically centered)