Designed for applications requiring adaptive exposure control, the SpectraCAMTM uses a random access integration technique employing random pixel selection, collective read or binning, non-destructive read and selective ROI clearing to provide high dynamic range that may exceed 108 or 28 bits.
The unique CID camera features included in this system are:
- 1024x1024 pixel resolution (SpectraCAM86)
- Non-Destructive Readout (NDRO)
- Superior anti-blooming
- Arbitrary user- or process-controlled Region Of Interest (ROI) readout
- Collective non-destructive readout of binned pixel regions
- Collective charge injection or clear of binned pixel regions
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms for the readout or injection of ROI's based on the experimentally observed signal
The near 100% fill factor and the ability to discern very weak optical signals in the presence of very strong optical signals make the SpectraCAMTM ideally suited for spectroscopy and X-Ray crystallographic applications.
The RACID (Random Access Charge Injection Device) imager is capable of direct low energy (CuKa) X-Ray imaging. GdO2S coating is available for the mid to high energy level X-Ray imaging, as well as LUMOGEN coating for extended UV sensitivity. The RACID imagers employed in the SpectraCAMTM are cooled with a three-stage thermo electric cooling system to reduce dark current. A water recirculation system is used to further reduce dark current.
The 16-bit gray level camera controller is based on PENTIUMTM CPU/PC104+ architrecture enabling dynamic control of ROI data acquisitional algorithms and real time video processing of acquired data. The camera software also supports the export of data in various imaging (JPEG and TIF) and spreadsheet formats. In additon to programmable postition and size, each ROI may be individaully programmed for pixel collective read (or binning) and non-destructive reads per pixel. The direction of scan in both the horizontal and veritcal axis is user programmable on a global basis, as is the pixel readout speed.
SpectraCAMTM is available in two configurations for imager containment:
- The Purged SpectraCAMTM is commonly used in applications where argon or nitrogen gas is readily available. The purified gas is used to purge the imager container in order to eliminate moisture from the imager environment.
- The Sealed SpectraCAMTM utilizes a hermetically sealed imager container designed to maintain high vacuum for 3 years thereby eliminating the gas purge requirements.
All models are built using Thermo Scientific's demanding quality control procedures.
Features:
- 1024x1024 pixel resolution. SpectraCAMTM, Model SCM5084 (purged), Model SCM5184 (hermeticly sealed)
- CID (Charge Injection Device) proprietary imager technology
- High Dynamic Range (up to 28 bits)
- True Random Pixel Addressability
- Non-Destructive Pixel Data Readout
- Wide Wavelength Response (165 - 1000nm)
- Collective Non-Destructive Readout of Binned Regions
- Virtually No Blooming Under Severe Light Overloads
- Contiguous Pixel Structure with High Fill Factor
Applications:
- Spectroscopy
- Biological Imaging
- Other Scientific Applications
Two models are currently available: The Model SCM5084 SpectraCAMTM84 (1024x1024 pixel resolution) and the Model SCM5086 SpectraCAMTM86 (540x540 pixel resolution).
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