PIXIS CCD Cameras for Imaging & Spectroscopy
The PIXIS series from Princeton Instruments (PI) are fully integrated, low noise cameras with a 1340 pixel format designed for quantitative scientific optical spectroscopy applications. Based on PI’s exclusive XP cooling technology, PIXIS cameras offer thermoelectric cooling down to -80°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 series of cameras ideal for demanding, low light applications such as Raman spectroscopy, photo- and electroluminescence, fluorescence and reflectance spectroscopy. Princeton Instruments’ exclusive eXcelon® technology delivers the highest sensitivity available from the deep UV to the NIR, while suppressing the etaloning that occurs in conventional back-thinned devices. Dual speed operation at 100 kHz or 2 MHz enables these cameras to be used for either long acquisitions or fast kinetic studies.
FEATURE
BENEFITS
eXcelon™ technology
Increases detector sensitivity while suppressing etalon interference fringes observed in the
NIR with conventional back-illuminated devices.
Permanent vacuum
Our all-metal brazed seals eliminate the outgassing that occurs with epoxy seals and allows
us to offer the industry’s only lifetime vacuum guarantee.
Deep thermoelectric cooling
Low temperature operation minimizes dark current without the need for liquid nitrogen.
Single fused silica vacuum window
Minimizes reflection losses from the UV to the IR;
Optional AR coating and wedge windows are available.
1340 x100 imaging array, 20 mm x 20 mm pixels
Proprietary format with 2 mm height for rapid spectral acquisition;
20 mm pixel size offers the optimal combination of high resolution with dynamic range.
Optional UV phosphor coatings
Enhances sensitivity throughout the UV to below 200 nm.
TTL input and output and shutter control
External control and triggering.
100 kHz and 2 MHz digitization rates
Choose low speed digitization for low noise or high speed for fast spectral acquisition.
Dual amplifiers with software-selectable system gains
High sensitivity amplifier reduces read noise floor for weak signals while
a high capacity amplifier increases dynamic range.
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: 100BR_eXcelon
PIXIS: 100BR
PIXIS: 100B_eXcelon
PIXIS: 100B
PIXIS: 100F
Features
Back-illuminated,
deep depletion
CCD with eXcelon
technology. Highest
average QE from the
UV to the NIR with
negligible etaloning.
Back-illuminated,
deep depletion
CCD. High QE in the
NIR with minimal
etaloning.
Back-illuminated
CCD with eXcelon
technology.
Enhanced sensitivity 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.
Dark current @
-80°C (e-/p/sec)
0.03 (typical)
0.03 (typical)
0.001 (typical)
0.001 (typical)
0.0008 (typical)
CCD format
1340 x 100, 20 x 20 mm pixels with 100% fill factor
Imaging area
26.8 x 2.0 mm (optically centered)
Optical mount
Princeton Instruments’ Acton spectrometer adapter with optional shutter
Deepest cooling temperature
-80°C guaranteed
Thermostating precision
±0.05°C
Cooling method
Thermoelectric air or liquid cooling;
CoolCUBE II, a compact room temperature coolant circulator, is
available for vibration sensitive environments
Spectrometric Well Capacity:
High Sensitivity
High Capacity
300 ke- (typical), 250 ke- (min)
1 Me- (typical), 750 ke- (min)
ADC speed/bits
100 kHz/16-bit and 2 MHz/16-bit
System read noise
@100 kHz
@2 MHz
Front-illuminated Back-illuminated
2.5 e- rms (typical), 4 e- rms (max) 3 e- rms (typical), 5 e- rms (max)
10 e- rms (typical), 15 e- rms (max) 11 e- rms (typical), 16 e- rms (max)
Vertical shift speed
< 15 msec/row (programmable)
Non-linearity
< 1% @ 100 kHz
Software selectable gains
1, 2, 4 e- (high sensitivity); 4, 8, 16 e- (high capacity); available at all speeds
Operating systems supported
Windows 8/7/XP (32-bit), Windows 8/7 (64-bit) and Linux
Data interface
USB2.0
I/O signals
Two MCX to BNC connectors for programmable frame readout, shutter, trigger in
Operating environment
+5 to +30°C, non-condensing atmosphere
Certification
CE
Dimensions / Weight
16.3 cm (6.43") x 11.8 cm (4.65") x 11.4 cm (4.48") (L x W x H) / 2.27 kg (5 lbs)
All specifications are subject to change.
SPECTRAL RATE
@ 100 kHz Full Vertical Binning (FVB)
70 fps
@ 2 MHz Full Vertical Binning (FVB)
750 fps
@ 2 MHz (0.2 mm high)
1300 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
PIXIS DRAWINGS (AIR COOLED)
PIXIS DRAWINGS (LIQUID COOLED)
商品属性 [CCD format] 1340 x 100, 20 x 20 mm pixels with 100% fill factor [Dark current] 100BR/BR_eXcelon:0.03 (typical) 100B/B_eXcelon:0.0 (typical) 100F:0.0008 (typical) [Imaging area] 26.8 x 2.0 mm (optically centered)