PyLoN Cameras for Imaging & Spectroscopy
The PyLoN: 1300 is a controllerless, cryogenically-cooled CCD camera designed for quantitative scientific imaging applications demanding the highest possible sensitivity. Princeton Instruments has completely redesigned the industry-leading VersArray:
1300/LN camera to eliminate the external controller, increasing experimental flexibility while further improving the ultralow noise electronics. Liquid nitrogen cooling virtually eliminates dark current. PyLoN features ADC rates from 50 KHz to 4 MHz, with digital bias stabilization and correlated double sampling for decreased read noise and improved linearity. Additionally, Princeton Instruments’ exclusive eXcelon® technology delivers 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 1300 imaging array,
20 µm x 20 µm pixels
Proprietary format with 26.8 x 26.0 mm large field of view;
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 to 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 and other devices. 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.
Data acquisition rates of 50 kHz to 4 MHz
Use low speed for lowest system noise, high speed for rapid image 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: 1300BR
PyLoN: 1300B_eXcelon
PyLoN: 1300B
PyLoN: 1300F
Features
Back-illuminated, deep
depletion CCD. High QE
in the NIR with minimal
etaloning.
Back-illuminated CCD
with eXcelon technology.
Enhanced QE in the UV
and the NIR with low
etaloning.
Back-illuminated CCD.
Highest QE in the visible
with low dark current.
Subject to etaloning in
the NIR.
Front-illuminated CCD.
Affordable technology
for moderate light
level applications. No
etaloning.
Typical dark current @ -120°C
(e-/pixel/hour) *
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Readout Speed
50 KHz
100 KHz
200 KHz
500 KHz
1 MHz
2 MHz
4 MHz
Typical Noise** (e-)
3.25
4.00
4.50
6.15
6.40
15.5
26.5
Operating temperature
-70°C to -120°C with ±0.05°C thermostating precision
CCD format
1340 x 1300, 20 mm x 20 mm pixels with 100% fill factor
Imaging area
26.8 x 26.0 mm (optically centered)
Spectrometric well capacity:
High Sensitivity
High Capacity
300 ke- (typical), 250 ke- (min)
1 Me- (typical), 750 ke- (min)
ADC rates
50, 100, 200, 500 kHz and 1, 2, 4 MHz;
16 bits
Non-linearity
< 1% @ 100 kHz
Vertical shift times
32 msec/row (programmable)
Analog gain (typical)
1, 2, 4 e-/ADU (high sensitivity); 4, 8, 16 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
* High sensitivity amplifier
All specifications are subject to change
READOUT TIME
Binning
@ 4 MHz
1 x 1
490 ms
2 x 2
250 ms
4 x 4
144.5 ms
8 x 8
93.5 ms
VACUUM WINDOW AR COATINGS
NOTE:
Standard anti-reflection (AR) coatings shown. Custom
AR coatings and wedge window options 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 1300, 20 mm x 20 mm pixels with 100% fill factor [Dark current] 0.3 [Imaging area] 26.8 x 26.0 mm (optically centered)