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IMAGING GROUP Applications: Astronomy, Photometry, EL/PL Imaging, Luminescence & Fluorescence Imaging, and Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC) Page 1 of 7 PIXIS: 1024 eXcelon Rev. N3.1 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. PIXIS: 1024 Now Powered by LightField™
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Applications: Astronomy, Photometry, EL/PL Imaging,Luminescence & Fluorescence Imaging, and Bose-Einstein Condensate (BEC) Page 1 of 7
PIXIS: 1024 eXcelon Rev. N3.1
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 BENEFITSBack-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 pixelsScientific 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.
P IX IS : 1024Now Powered by LightField™
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@ 2 MHz @ 100 kHz
1 x 1 0.58 sec 10.0 sec2 x 2 0.28 sec 2.8 sec8 x 8 0.14 sec 0.85 sec
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SPECIFICATIONS
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 availableDeepest cooling temperature -90°C typical; -70°C guaranteed, specified at ambient temperature of +20°CThermostating precision ±0.05°CCooling 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-bitSystem 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 kHzSoftware selectable gains 1, 2, 4 e-/ADU (typical); available at all speedsOperating 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 operationI/O signals Two MCX connectors for programmable frame readout, shutter, trigger inOperating environment +5 to +30°C non-condensingCertification CEDimensions / 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)
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)
All specifications subject to change
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QE DATA
NOTE: Graph shows typical Quantum Efficiency (QE) data measured at + 25°C. QE decreases at normal operating temperatures. For the best results for your application, please discuss the specific parameters of your experiment with your sales representative.
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Back-illuminated
Back-illuminated_eXcelon
Data taken with white light source through a monochromator comparing etaloning performance of eXcelon vs. back-illuminated CCDs.
eXcelon Performance
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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
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OUTLINE DRAWING
PIXIS: 1024 (AIR COOLED)
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C-MOUNT THREAD 1.00 - 32 UNC
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COOLING AIR EXHAUSTCOOLING AIR INTAKE
NOTES:
WEIGHT: 5 lbs / 2.27 kg 1.
POWER DISSIPATION 80 WATTS AT FULL POWER.2.
AIRFLOW 24 CFM FAN CAPACITY AT FULL POWER.3.
INTERNAL 25MM SHUTTER.4.
M6 THREADED INSERT AVAILABLE FOR CAMERA MOUNTING5.
WINDOW THICKNESS .125" [3.17mm]6.
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WEIGHT 5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg1.
POWER DISSIPATION 110 WATTS AT FULL POWER2.
INTERNAL 25MM SHUTTER OPTIONAL3.
EXTERNAL WATER CIRCULATOR COOL CUBE II 7567-00024.
PIXIS: 1024 (LIQUID COOLED)
OUTLINE DRAWING
