Clara Interline CCD

Clara E

‘Clara E’ avails of Andor’s proven vacuum process, delivering air cooling performance to -20 °C, complementing a low read noise of 3 e- at 1MHz. Dynamic events can be followed with outstanding quantitative stability via low noise 10 or 20 MHz readout modes, the data channeled through a USB 2.0 interface. Andor’s iCam technology and comprehensive I/O functionality enables market-leading acquisition efficiency through live cell microscopy softwares, and an accurate hardware generated timestamp ensures temporal precision. The compact, robust design and accessible SDK make Clara ideally suited to OEM integration.

Technical Specifications

• Active Area (mm)

  1392 x 1040

• Pixel Size (µm)

  6.45 x 6.45

• Image Area

  8.98mm x 6.71mm

• Pixel Well Depth (e^-, typical)

  18000; (30000 2 x 2 binned)

• Readout Speeds (MHz)

  20, 10, 1

• Read Noise (e^-, typical)

  3.0 @ 1MHz (16-bit)

• What does this specification mean? Frame Rate (fps)

  11.6 (max.)

  Frame rate, or frame frequency, is the measurement of how quickly an imaging device produces unique consecutive images called frames

• Cooling (°C)

  -20 °C

Features and Benefits

• Ultra low-noise readout

  Down to 3 electrons rms with intelligent low-noise electronics.

• TE cooling to -20 °C

  Elimination of darkcurrent from noise floor

• UltraVac™

  Critical for sustained vacuum integrity and to maintain unequalled cooling and QE performance, year after year.

• Rapid Frame Rate

  11.6 frames/sec @ 20 MHz readout speed

• High Resolution

  1.3 megapixel sensor format and 6.45 μm pixels

• High Dynamic Range

  > 6000:1 standard dynamic range at 1MHz. Higher when binned.

• 16-bit & 14-bit digitization

  16-bit facilitating low noise / high dynamic range performance at slower speeds

• Enhanced Baseline Clamp

  Essential for quantitative accuracy of dynamic measurements.

• iCam

  Unique innovation that empowers the Clara to operate with market-leading acquisition efficiency through live cell microscopy software

• Visual Acquisition

  Follow events in real time during data acquisition

• USB 2.0 PC interface

  "Plug and Play" connectivity direct from camera to PC.

• OEM friendly

  Compact and robust, vacuum longevity, easily accessible SDK, Andor integration support

• Comprehensive and Flexible Inputs/Outputs

  Communication and synchronization within intricate experimental set-ups

• Accurate Timestamp

  Generated in camera hardware (FPGA) for absolute temporal accuracy (12.5ns)

Quantum Efficiency Curve