Quad-RO: 432 284 x 284 imaging array 24 x 24 µm pixels The Princeton Instruments Quad-RO: 432 is a fully integrated, low noise, 4-port readout camera designed for indirect imaging of x-rays using phosphor screens. This unique camera design, utilizing Princeton Instruments state-of-theart cooling technology, ultra-low noise electronics and a unique fiber-optic design, offers outstanding flexibility for optimizing system performance across a wide range of X-ray energies. The compact design with the industry standard Firewire (IEEE 1394a) interface makes the Quad-RO: 432 perfect for OEM applications, while software selectable dual speed operations, at 5 khz or 1 MHz, allow users to optimize camera performance for demanding applications. FEATURES 284 x 284 imaging array, 24 x 24µm pixels BENEFITS Large image area with highest dynamic range and highest sensitivity (7% QE @ 55nm) 1:1 fiberoptic ratio * Highest sensitivity with distortion and vignetting-free operation 2.4:1 fiberoptic ratio * Largest affordable field of view (12 mm x 12 mm) Scientific grade CCD Low noise electronics 16-bit dual digitizers Software selectable gains Thermoelectric cooling Low noise, few cosmetic defects, linear response Best performance for demanding low energy X-ray imaging applications Dual-speed digitization allow complete freedom to select between "low noise" for highest signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) or "fast operation" for high frame rate Flexibility to optimize SNR and dynamic range Liquid cooling for vibration and worry free operation, and ease of use Flexible ROI/binning Allows faster frame rate and/or sensitivity, 2k x 2k, 1k x 1k and 512 x 512 Electronically balanced 4-output ports Firewire (IEEE-1394a) interface Optional: LightField (for Windows 7, 64-bit) or WindSpec (for Windows XP/7, 32-bit) Linux driver and PVCAM interface Very uniform image at any intensity level for raw image display Industry standard interface for ease of integration Flexible software packages for data acquisition, display and analysis; LightField offers intuitive, cutting edge user interface. Easy integration for OEM Universal programming interface for easy custom programming and integration * Contact factory for information on fiber-optic ratios and phosphors Applications: X-ray microtomography, X-ray phase contrast imaging, industrial & medical imaging, x-ray diffraction, crystallography and electron imaging Page 1 Quad-RO: 432 Rev. N1
CCD image sensor CCD format Full well Single pixel Output mode System read noise @5 khz @1 MHz ADC speed/bits System gain / X-ray energy Software selectable gains Dark Current @ -5 C Deepest cooling temperature Thermoelectric (+5 C liquid) Front-illuminated, scientific-grade, MPP device with ITO technology from Kodak 284 x 284 imaging pixels 24 x 24 mm pixels with 1% fill factor 7% QE @ 55nm 5. x 5. mm CCD image area 65 ke- (typical) ; 5 ke- (min) 55 ke- (typical) ; 5 ke- (min) 8 e- rms (typical) - 1 e- rms (max) 1 e- rms (typical) - 14 e- rms (max) 5 khz/ 16 bits and 1 MHz/ 16 bits ~ 93 e-/ 8 kev, ~ 14 e-/12 kev, ~ 195 e-/17 kev ~ 14 e-/8 kev, ~ 24 e-/12 kev, ~ 34 e-/17 kev 2.5e-, 5.e- and 9e-/ADU ; available at all speeds.1 e-/p/sec (typical);.75 e-/p/sec (max) -5 C (typical); -4 C (guaranteed) -5 C (typical); -4 C (guaranteed) 4-port electronics Four independent A/D converter circuits electronically balanced to < 1 % Non-linearity @ 1 MHz 1 % Parallel shift rate Thermostating precision I/O signals Operating environment Certification Dimensions Weight 1 : 1 fi b e r- o p t i c 12 msec ±.1 C (for stable baseline performance) OUTPUT: Two BNC connectors - SCAN, READY INPUT: One BNC connector - trigger-in +5 C to +3 C ambient, < 5% relative humidity CE NOTE: All specifications subject to change 6 inches (155 mm ) diameter x 9.32 inches (237 mm) 8.5 inches (215.9mm) diameter x 1.66 inches (27.9mm) 23 lbs (1.5 kg) 43.5 lbs (19.75 kg) SPECIFICATIONS FRAME RATE Binning Readout Time @ 1 MHz @ 5 khz 1 x 1 1.37 sec (.72 fps) 2.45 sec (.4 fps) 2 x 2.64 sec (1.56 fps).91 sec (1.1 fps) 4 x 4.36 sec (2.77 fps).43 sec (2.3 fps) 8 x 8.25 sec (4. fps).3 sec (3.3 fps) Page 2 Quad-RO: 432 Rev. N1
QUANTUM EFFICIENCY CURVE 1 9 8 CCD Quantum Efficiency (%) 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 11 Wavelength (nm) Page 3 Quad-RO: 432 Rev. N2
QUAD-RO DRAWING TOP OF TAPER.8 2.. 1/4-2 UNC.5[12.7] (2X) M8X1.25-6H.75[19.1] 5.25 133.3 6. 152.3 VACUUM SHUTOFF VALVE 2.51 63.7 1.45 36.8 1.39 35.3 8.63 219.2. BNC CONNECTORS IEEE 1394 CONNECTOR 3.68 93.4 2.32 59.. 3.7 94. 3. 2.3 58.4 1.1 28..88 22.2. 3. 1.58 4.. 1.58 4. 3...77 19.6 NOTES: 3/8" WATER TUBES 1. 2. MAGNIFICATION RATIO: 1 : 1. WEIGHT: 23 LBS (1.45kg). 5.65 143.4 4.25 18. 1.75 44.5 6.66 169.2 CONNECTOR DB-37 Page 4 Quad-RO: 432 Rev. N1
QUAD-RO: 432 WITH BERYLLIUM WINDOW 1.77 44.9 4X 1/4-2 UNC.4 3.27 83. C L 4.77 121.1 5.56 CCD POSITION 141.3 4X 8-32 UNC.42 C L BNC CONNECTORS VACUUM PLUG 6.45 163.9 6.96 176.9 8.17 27.6 9.21 234. 1.66 27.9 9.91 251.8 FIREWIRE CONNECTOR 1.38 34.9 1. 25.4 1. 25.4 1.38 34.9 3.73 94.9.7 17.8.7 17.8 2.13 54. 3.73 94.9 BERYLLIUM WINDOW 8.5 215.9 2.65 67.2 NOTES: 1. APPROXIMATE WEIGHT=19.75 Kg. 2.23 56.7.68.68 COOLANT INLET/OUTLET Page 5 Quad-RO: 432 Rev. N1 www.princetoninstruments.com info@princetoninstruments.com toll free:+1.877.474.2286 phone:+1.69.587.9797