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Cooke PixelFly CCD Cameras
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There are three models of PixelFly available – the PixelFly VGA, the PixelFly HiRes and the PixelFly QE.
PixelFly
The PixelFly is a high performance digital 12-bit CCD camera system that features state-of-the-art CCD and electronics technology. The PixelFly QE model has an extraordinary quantum efficiency of up to 65%. The system consists of an ultra compact camera head which either connects to a Standard PCI or a Compact PCI board via a high speed serial data link. The available exposure times range from 5 µs to 65 seconds. Digital temperature compensation is integrated instead of a space-consuming thermo-electrical cooling unit. All camera functions can be remotely accessed and controlled via digital interface. This compact digital CCD camera system is perfectly suited for many scientific and industrial imaging applications like microscopy, spectroscopy, and quality control.
- Ultra compact design
- 12-bit dynamic range
- High resolution (1376 x 1040 pixel)
- Super quantum efficiency up to 65% with the QE model
- Temperature compensated
- Exposure times from 5 µs to 65 seconds
- Readout noise typically 7 e‾ rms
- Serial high-speed transfer up to 10 meters
- Standard PCI or Compact PCI control board
- Integreated front-end processor with opto-coupler input and highside driver
- Free CamWare software and SDK included
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Spectral Graph
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Quantum efficiency curves of the PixelFly VGA, HiRes, and QE image sensors (measured by pco).
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Specifications
| Parameter |
Unit |
Setpoint |
PixelFly
VGA |
PixelFly
HiRes |
PixelFly
QE |
| Type |
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Monochrome or Color |
Resolution
(H x V) |
pixel |
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640 x 480 |
1360 x 1024 |
1392 x 1024 |
Pixel Size
(H x V) |
µm |
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9.9 x 9.9 |
4.65 x 4.65 |
4.65 x 4.65 |
| Sensor Format |
inch / mm |
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1/2" / 7.9 |
1/2" / 7.86 |
2/3" / 11.14 |
Peak Quantum
Efficiency |
% |
at 500 nm typical |
40 |
43 |
62 |
| Full Well Capacity |
electrons (e‾) |
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30,000 |
13,000 |
18,000 |
| Image Sensor |
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ICX414AL |
ICX205AL |
ICX285AL |
| Dynamic Range |
dB |
CCD + camera |
68.7 |
66.7 |
69.5 |
Dynamic Range
(A/D Converter) |
bit |
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12 |
| Readout Noise |
e‾ rms |
range |
11 to 14 |
6 to 9 |
6 to 9 |
| typical |
12 |
7 |
7 |
Imaging Frequency
(frame rate) |
fps |
at full frame |
50 |
9.5 |
12 |
| with 2x vertical binning |
95 |
18 |
23 |
| with 4x vertical binning |
177 |
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| Pixel Scan Rate |
MHz |
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20 |
16 |
20 |
| A/D Conversion Factor |
e‾ / count |
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6.5 |
3 |
3.8 |
| Spectral Range |
nm |
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290 to 1100 nm |
| Exposure Time |
seconds |
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5 µs to 65 seconds |
Anti-blooming Factor
(with a 100 ms exposure time) |
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in standard light mode |
> 1000 |
> 1000 |
> 400 |
| in low light mode |
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> 4 |
| Smear |
% |
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0.005 |
0.005 |
< 0.003 |
| Binning Horizontal |
pixel |
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1, 2 |
| Binning Vertical |
pixel |
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1, 2, 4 |
1, 2 |
| Region of Interest |
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no |
| Extinction Ratio |
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at 1 ms exposure time |
1 : 2000 |
Non-linearity
(differential) |
% |
full temperature range |
< 2 |
| Darkness Uniformity (DSNU) |
count |
at 90% center zone |
1 |
| Brightness Uniformity (PRNU) |
% |
typical |
1.0 |
| Trigger, Auxiliary Signals |
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internal |
Software |
| external |
TTL level, 24V |
Power Consumption |
watts |
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12 |
| Power Supply |
VAC |
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via PCI board |
Camera Dimensions
(W x H x L) |
inch
mm |
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1.5 x 1.5 x 2.7
39 x 39 x 68 |
| Camera Weight |
lb
kg |
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0.55
0.25 |
0.60
0.27 |
| Ambient Temperature Range |
°F
°C |
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+50 to +104
+10 to +40 |
| Operating Humidity Range |
% |
non-condensing |
10 to 90 |
| Storage Temperature Range |
°F
°C |
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-4 to +158
-20 to +70 |
| Optical Input |
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C-Mount |
| Optical Input Window |
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Fused Silica |
| Data Interface |
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PCI, Compact PCI |
| CE Certified |
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Yes |
| CCD Temperature Control |
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Digital Compensation |
| Data Transfer to PC |
High Speed Serial LVDS over Shield Ethernet Patch Cable with RJ45 Connectors |
| Front-end Processor |
Type |
Atmel AT90S8515 |
| Speed |
8 MIPS |
| Download |
via PCI Bus |
| Interface |
6 Optocoupler Inputs
5V, 12V, or 24V TTL I/O |
| Connector |
High Density DSUB 26Pin |
| Software |
CamWare Software for Camera Control, Display, Storage, and Printing fo Image Data under Win9x, WinNT, WinME, Win2K, and WinXP. Software Development Kit for the above-mentioned operating systems and Linux. Twain Driver. Drivers or Plug-ins for popular third-party Image Processing Products. |
Areas of Application
- Low Light Level Imaging
- Combustion Imaging
- High Resolution Microscopy
- Machine Vision and Industrial Applications
- Bioluminescence / Chemoluminescence
- Luminescence Spectroscopy
- Red and NIR Fluorescence Applications
- Spectroscopy
- Imaging of Biological Markers (e.g. GFP)
- Quality Control
- Material Testing
- Scientific Imaging
Options include:
- Double-Shutter Version with 5 µs Interframing Time
- Hardening against high magnetic fields
- Custom-made Versions
- Power Supply for Compact PCI, 24 VDC
- Integrated Photometer for Exposure Control
- 4 Highside Driver 12V / 24V
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