PIXIS CCD Cameras for Imaging & Spectroscopy
The PIXIS: 1024 series of cameras from Princeton Instruments (PI) are fully integrated, low noise cameras with 1024 x 1024 resolution designed for quantitative scientific imaging applications from UV to NIR. Based on PI’s exclusive XP cooling technology, PIXIS are the only cameras that offer cooling down to -90°C, with an all-metal, hermetically sealed design and the industry’s only lifetime vacuum guarantee. High QE and ultra low-noise electronics make the PIXIS: 1024 series of cameras ideal for demanding, low light applications such as astronomy, Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC), solar cell inspection, chemiluminescence and fluorescence imaging. The exclusive B_eXcelon and BR_eXcelon technologies of the PIXIS:1024 deliver the highest sensitivity in the UV-NIR range while suppressing the etaloning that occurs in standard back illuminated CCDs. Dual speed operation at 100kHz or 2MHz enables these cameras to be used both for steady state as well as fast kinetics studies.
FEATURE
BENEFITS
Back-illuminated, deep depletion CCD with
eXcelon® technology (BR_eXcelon)
Highest QE in the UV and NIR range; High QE in the NIR range;
Eliminates etaloning.
Back-illuminated, eXcelon® technology
(B_eXcelon)
Lower dark charge than back-illuminated deep depletion CCDs;
Extremely low etaloning.
1024 x 1024 imaging array, 13 mm x 13 mm pixels
Scientific grade CCD
High spatial resolution.
Low noise, few defects, linear response.
All-metal, hermetic vacuum seals;
Lifetime vacuum guarantee
No out-gassing (as in epoxy seals) which can compromise vacuum performance;
Worry free operation.
Deep cooling
Low dark noise allows detection of faint signals; CoolCUBE II, a compact room temperature
coolant circulator, is available for vibration sensitive environments.
Single fused silica vacuum window
Minimizes reflection losses from UV to IR; No optical losses due to multiple optical surfaces;
Optional AR coating and wedge windows available.
Optional UV phosphor coatings
Enhances sensitivity throughout the UV to below 200 nm.
TTL input and output, and shutter control
External control and triggering.
Low noise electronics
Best performance for low light level applications.
Dual digitizers
Dual-speed digitization allows complete freedom to select between “slow operation” for low
noise and highest SNR or “fast operation” for rapid image acquisition.
Software selectable system gains
Flexibility to optimize signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range.
Kinetics
Custom readout mode offers microsecond resolution.
USB2.0 data interface
Plug-and-play operation with desktops or laptops;
Optional fiber optic interface 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
PIXIS: 1024BR_eXcelon
PIXIS: 1024BR
PIXIS: 1024B_eXcelon
PIXIS: 1024B/BUV
PIXIS: 1024F
Features
Back-illuminated, deep
depletion CCD with
eXcelon technology.
Highest QE in the UV
and the NIR.
No etaloning.
Back-illuminated,
deep depletion CCD.
High QE in the NIR
and no etaloning.
Back-illuminated CCD
with eXcelon technology.
Highest QE in the visible
and high QE in the NIR.
Extremely low etaloning.
5x - 100x lower dark
charge than the BR.
Back-illuminated CCD.
Highest sensitivity in
the visible region.
Special BUV version
offers the highest
sensivity in the UV
region.
Front-illuminated
CCD. Affordable
technology for
moderate light level
applications. No
etaloning.
CCD Image Sensor
Princeton Instruments’
proprietary CCD with
eXcelon technology,
grade 1, NIMO
e2v CCD47-10
back-illuminated
deep depletion,
grade 1, NIMO
Princeton Instruments’
proprietary CCD with
eXcelon technology.,
grade 1, AIMO
e2v CCD47-10
back-illuminated,
grade 1, AIMO
e2v CCD47-10
front-illuminated,
grade 1, AIMO
Dark current @
-70°C (e-/p/sec)
0.02 (typical)
0.07 (max)
0.02 (typical)
0.07 (max)
0.0004 (typical)
0.001 (max)
0.0004 (typical)
0.001 (max)
0.0002 (typical)
0.0007 (max)
CCD UV coating
Optional UV coating (not needed for BUV version)
CCD format
1024 x 1024 imaging pixels; 13 x 13 mm pixels; 100% fill factor
Imaging area
13.3 x 13.3 mm (optically centered)
Lens mount
Adjustable C-mount with integral 25mm shutter; spectrometer adapter available
Deepest cooling temperature
-90°C typical; -70°C guaranteed, specified at ambient temperature of +20°C
Thermostating precision
±0.05°C
Cooling method
Thermoelectric air or liquid cooling (CoolCUBE II liquid circulator available)
Full well:
Single pixel
Output node
100 ke- (typical), 60 ke- (min)
250 ke- (typical), 220 ke- (min)
ADC speed/bits
100kHz/16-bit and 2MHz/16-bit
System read noise
@100 kHz
@2 MHz
3.0 e- rms (typical), 5 e- rms (max)
9.0 e- rms (typical), 15 e- rms (max)
Vertical shift speed
< 3.2 msec/row to18 msec/row (programmable)
Non-linearity
<1% @ 100 kHz
Software selectable gains
1, 2, 4 e-/ADU (typical); available at all speeds
Operating systems supported
Windows 8/7 (64-bit) and Linux (64-bit), Windows 8/7/XP (32-bit)
Data interface
USB2.0 (5m interface cable provided); Optional Fiberoptic interface is available for remote operation
I/O signals
Two MCX connectors for programmable frame readout, shutter, trigger in
Operating environment
+5 to +30°C non-condensing
Certification
CE
Dimensions / Weight
16.59 cm (6.53") x 11.81 cm (4.65") x 11.38 cm (4.48") (L x W x H) / 2.27 kg (5 lbs)
All specifications subject to change
FRAME RATE
Readout Time
Binning @ 2 MHz
@ 100 kHz
1 x 1
0.58 sec
10.0 sec
2 x 2
0.28 sec
2.8 sec
8 x 8
0.14 sec
0.85 sec
QE DATA
VACUUM WINDOW AR COATINGS
eXcelon Performance
OUTLINE DRAWING
PIXIS: 1024 (AIR COOLED)
PIXIS: 1024 (LIQUID COOLED)
商品属性 [CCD format] 1024 x 1024 imaging pixels; 13 x 13 mm pixels; 100% fill factor [Dark current] 1024BR/BR_eXcelon:0.02 (typical) 0.07 (max); 1024B/BUV/B_eXcelon0.0004 (typical) 0.001 (max) 1024F:0.0002 (typical) 0.0007 (max) [Imaging area] 13.3 x 13.3 mm (optically centered)