iKon-M Low-Noise CCD

912

The iKon-M DU-912N is designed to offer the ultimate in back-illuminated, low noise performance, ideal for demanding imaging applications. The 512 x 512 CCD array with 24μm pixels has been optimized for the best resolution and dynamic range. It boasts 95% QE_max and exceptionally low readout noise. The iKon-M benefits from negligible darkcurrent with industry-leading thermoelectric cooling down to -100°C, enabling use of significantly longer exposure times than offered by any other camera on the market using this same sensor. The iKon-M platform offers Multi-Megahertz readout for more rapid acquisition or fast focusing, along with direct USB 2.0 connectivity to PC.

Technical Specifications

• What does this specification mean?Active Pixels

  512 x 512

  The smallest elements of a CCD detector grid.

• Pixel Size (µm)

  24

• Image Area

  12.3 x 12.3

• What does this specification mean? Act. Area Pixel Well Depth (e^-, typical)

  300,000

  The well depth of a single pixel on the ccd sensor

• Output Saturation (e^-, typical)

  600000

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

  8.0

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

• Read Noise (e^-, typical)

  3.0 @ 50 kHz
  18.0 @ 2.5 MHz

Features and Benefits

• Min Operating Temp of -100˚C with TE Cooling

  Negligible dark current without the aggravation or safety concerns associated with LN2.

• QE_max 95% from Back-Illuminated Sensor

  Highest photon collection efficiency.

• Ultra Low Noise Readout

  Intelligent low-noise electronics offer the most ‘silent’ system noise performance available.

• Multi-Megahertz Readout

  High acquisition rates achievable with low noise electronics

• UltraVac™

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

• Single Window Design

  Delivers maximum photon throughput.

• 24 x 24μm Pixel Size

  Optimal balance of dynamic range and resolution.

• Simple USB 2.0 Connection

  USB 2.0 connection direct from back of the camera – no controller box needed!

• Integrated Shutter

  C-mount shutter as standard. Close during readout to avoid vertical smear.

• Cropped Sensor Mode

  Specialized readout mode for achieving sub-millisecond temporal resolution from EMCCD and CCD cameras. Intuitive Cropped Sensor definition for continuous rapid image or spectral acquisition.

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