Now Powered by LightField PyLoN:100 1340 x 100 The PyLoN :100 is a controllerless, cryogenically-cooled CCD camera designed for quantitative scientific spectroscopy applications demanding the highest possible sensitivity. Princeton Instruments has completely redesigned the industry-leading Spec-10 family of cameras to eliminate the external controller, increasing experimental flexibility while further improving the ultralow noise electronics. Liquid nitrogen cooling virtually eliminates dark current, while PyLoN s indium metal seals enhance its vacuum longevity. PyLoN:100 cameras provide dual amplifiers and software-selectable gains that permit operation in either high-sensitivity mode (Raman or single molecule spectroscopy) or high-capacity mode (fluorescence spectroscopy), and are fully supported by LightField, powerful 64-bit data acquisition software, and IntelliCal wavelength and intensity calibration packages. PyLoN features ADC rates of up to 4 MHz, with digital bias stabilization and correlated double sampling for decreased read noise and improved linearity, and Princeton Instruments exclusive excelon technology, delivering the highest responsivity from the UV to the NIR while suppressing etaloning that occurs in standard back-illuminated CCDs. FEATURE excelon technology 1340 x 100 imaging array, 20 µm x 20 µm pixels Cryogenic cooling to -120 C using liquid nitrogen Single fused silica vacuum window Optional UV phosphor coatings TTL input and output Dual amplifiers with software-selectable system gains Kinetics & Custom Sensor modes Data acquisition rates of 50 khz to 4 MHz Optional end-on and all-directional dewar mounts GigE data interface Optional: LightField (for Windows 8/7, 64-bit) Or WinView/Spec (for Windows 8/7/XP, 32-bit) PICAM/PVCAM SDKs BENEFITS Increases detector sensitivity while suppressing etalon interference fringes observed in the NIR with conventional back-illuminated devices. Proprietary format with 2 mm height for rapid spectral acquisition; 20 µm pixel size offers the optimal combination of high resolution and dynamic range. Effectively eliminates dark charge, permitting acquisition times from milliseconds to hours. Minimizes reflection losses from UV - IR; Optional AR coatings & wedge windows are available. Extends CCD sensitivity to below 200 nm. Allows external control of and triggering by lasers or timing generators. High sensitivity amplifier reduces read noise floor for weak signals; High capacity amplifier increases dynamic range. Standard on all PyLoN cameras, Kinetics mode allows microsecond-resolved kinetic spectral acquisition, while Custom Sensor mode increases control over the camera readout, permitting spectral rates of over 1000 fps. Up to 4X as fast as its predecessor - Choose low speed digitization to reduce noise, or high speed for rapid spectral acquisition. Allows for easy and flexible camera positioning. Reliable data transmission over 50 m for remote operation. Flexible software packages for data acquisition, display and analysis; LightField offers intuitive, cutting edge user interface, IntelliCal and more. Compatible with Windows 8/7/XP, and Linux; Universal programming interfaces for easy custom programming. Applications: Raman Spectroscopy, Absorbance, Emission, Fluorescence and Reflectance Spectroscopy Page 1 of 6
SPECIFICATIONS Features Typical dark current @ -120 C (e - /pixel/hour) * PyLoN:100BR_eXcelon PyLoN:100BR PyLoN:100B_eXcelon PyLoN:100B PyLoN:100F 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 QE 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. 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 Typical System read noise @100 khz @2 MHz Operating temperature CCD format Imaging area Spectrometric well capacity: High Sensitivity High Capacity ADC rates Non-linearity Vertical shift times Analog gain (typical) Data interface I/O signals Optical mount Operating environment Certification Dimensions Weight 3 e - rms 12 e - rms -80 C to -120 C with ±0.05 C thermostating precision 1340 x 100, 20 mm x 20 mm pixels with 100% fill factor 26.8 x 2.0 mm (optically centered) 200 ke - (typical) > 700 ke - (typical) 50, 100, 200, 500 khz and 1, 2, 4 MHz; 16 bits < 1% @ 100 khz 8-20 msec/row (programmable) 0.75, 1.5, 3.0 e - /ADU (high sensitivity); 3, 6, 12 e - /ADU (high capacity) Gigabit Ethernet Trigger In, TTL Out, Readout Monitor, Expose Monitor, Shutter Monitor Princeton Instruments Acton spectrometer adapter with optional 40 mm shutter +5 C to +30 C, non-condensing atmosphere CE 14.6 inches (371 mm) x 8.2 inches (208 mm) x 10.5 inches (267 mm) (H x W x D) Approximately 10 lbs (4.5 kg) * Limited by cosmic ray background All specifications are subject to change. SPECTRAL RATES @ 4 MHz Full Frame @ 100 khz Full Vertical Bin @ 4 MHz Full Vertical Bin @ 4 MHz, 20 rows (0.4 mm high) Custom Chip 24 fps 70 fps 750 fps 1700 fps Page 2 of 6
QE DATA 100% 90% 80% 70% Quantum Efficiency (%) 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000 1050 BR_eXcelon B_eXcelon BR B F With optional UV coating Wavelength (nm) 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. 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 Transmission (%) 100 95 90 85 80 75 NIR-AR 70 NO-AR 65 MgF 2 BBAR (400-1100nm) 60 55 50 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 Wavelength (nm) Page 3 of 6
excelon Performance Back-illuminated Data taken with white light source through a monochromator, comparing etaloning performance of excelon vs. back-illuminated CCDs. Back-illuminated_eXcelon QE Improvement (B_eXcelon vs. B) Etalon Oscillations (B_eXcelon vs. B) 14 12 QE Data measured at +25 C QE Improvement (B_eXcelon -B) 10 8 6 4 2 0-2 -4 350 450 550 650 750 850 950 1050 Wavelength (nm) B_eXcelon provides superior QE over the standard back illuminated ( B ) version in the UV-NIR range. QE Improvement (BR_eXcelon vs. BR) B_eXcelon provides significantly lower etaloning (unwanted fringes) compared to standard back illuminated ( B ) version. Etalon Oscillations (BR_eXcelon vs. BR) QE Data measured at +25 C BR_eXcelon provides superior QE over standard back illuminated deep depletion ( BR ) version over the entire UV-NIR range. BR_eXcelon eliminates much of the residual etaloning observed in the standard back-illuminated deep depletion ( BR ) version. Page 4 of 6
PyLoN with 40 mm shutter 8.16 207.3 6.7 169.1 4.08 103.6 4.11 104.3 3.81 96.9 AUXILIARY I/O GIG-E POWER 13.74 348.9 11.74 298.2 30 11.11 282.3 14.61 371.2 2.63 66.7 2.60 66.0 7.61 193.4 3.88 98.6 #10-32 UNF 0.150 3 PLACES AT 120 INTERVALS (DUAL PATTERN AT 30 ORIENTATION) 0.051 THICK 1.3 S1-UV QUARTZ WINDOW 0.34 GAP 8.6 FOCAL PLANE TO WINDOW 0.894 MECHANICAL 22.7 DISTANCE ADJUST FOR 1.47 REFRACTION INDEX WINDOW OPTICAL FOCAL DISTANCE = 0.910 #8-32 UNC 2B 0.31 6 PLACES EQUALLY SPACED 5.13 130.2 3.14 79.8 60 ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES [mm] Page 5 of 6
PyLoN without shutter 4.08 103.6 8.16 207.3 6.31 160.3 4.11 104.3 3.81 96.9 AUXILIARY I/O GIG-E POWER 13.74 348.9 11.74 298.2 0.34 GAP 8.6 FOCAL PLANE TO WINDOW 11.11 282.3 14.61 371.2 2.63 66.7 2.60 66.0 7.61 193.4 3.60 91.4 0.201 THRU 90 C'SINK TO 0.415 FARSIDE 6 PLACES EQUALLY SPACED 0.051 THICK 1.3 S1-UV QUARTZ WINDOW 0.549 MECHANICAL 13.9 DISTANCE ADJUST FOR 1.47 REFRACTION INDEX WINDOW OPTICAL FOCAL DISTANCE = 0.565 5.13 130.2 #8-32 UNC 2B 0.31 6 PLACES EQUALLY SPACED 3.14 79.8 ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES [mm] 60 www.princetoninstruments.com info@princetoninstruments.com TOLL-FREE +1.877.474.2286 PHONE +1 609.587.9797 Visit the Princeton Instruments website to find a representative in your area. Page 6 of 6