TThe PIXIS series from Princeton Instruments (PI) are fully integrated, low noise cameras designed for quantitative scientific imaging optical spectroscopy applications. Designed utilizing PI s exclusive XP cooling technology, PIXIS offer thermoelectric cooling down to -75 C, while the all-metal, hermetically sealed design, with the industry s only lifetime vacuum guarantee, ensures maintenance free operation. The PIXIS: 256 uses high performance, spectroscopic-format industry standard CCDs, with deep cooling to provide the lowest dark charge. The 124 array wth 6.7 mm chip height and 26 mm spectral coverage is ideal for multistripe spectroscopy and maximum light collecting area. This detector provides excellent response from the vacuum UV to the NIR, and with its proven system reliability, is ideal for OEM and laboratory applications. FEATURES BENEFITS Permanent vacuum Deep thermoelectric cooling Single fused silica vacuum window Optional UV phosphor coating Industry standard 124 pixel imaging array Open electrode architecture Back-illuminated, deep depletion sensor (BR) Extremely low bin noise Dual-digitizer option Compact design TTL input and output and shuttering USB 2. interface Optional: LightField (for Windows 8/7, 64-bit) Or WinView/Spec (for Windows 8/7/XP, 32-bit) PICAM (64-bit) / PVCAM (32-bit) software development kits (SDKs) Our all-metal brazed seals eliminate the outgassing that occurs with epoxy seals and allows us to offer the industry s only lifetime vacuum guarantee Low temperature operation minimizes dark current without the need for liquid nitrogen Minimizes reflection losses from the UV to the NIR; Optional AR coating and wedge windows are available Enhances sensitivity throughout the UV to below 2 nm High performance at low cost Provides higher QE than standard front-illuminated sensors Enhanced NIR response relative to conventional back-illuminated detectors, with extremely low etaloning Improves signal-to-noise ratio when binning spectra over multiple rows Multiple speed digitization allows complete freedom to select between slow operation for low noise and highest SNR, or fast operation for rapid spectral acquisition Complete system integrated into a small footprint - NO external controller needed; Ideal for applications where space is at a premium. External control and triggering Plug-and-play operation with desktops or laptops; Optional fiber optic interface for remote operation; Easy OEM integration 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. Now Powered by LightField PIXIS: 256 124 pixel CCD array Applications: Raman, LIBS, Emission, Absorbance Reflectance, Fluorescence, PL/EL Page 1 of 5
SPECIFICATIONS PIXIS: 256E PIXIS: 256BR Features Front-illuminated CCD. Open electrode architecture allows for an increased response in the UV compared to standard front-illuminated detectors. CCD format 124 x 256, 26 µm x 26 µm pixels with 1% fill factor, 26 mm x 6.7 mm height Dark current @ - 75 C (e-/p/s).3 (typical).3 (typical) System read noise @ 1 khz readout @ 2 MHz readout Vertical shift rate (software adjustable) Spectrometric well capacity* Single pixel Binned 6 e- rms 22 e- rms Back-illuminated, deep depletion CCD. High QE in the NIR with minimal etaloning. 124 x 252, 26 µm x 26 µm pixels with 1% fill factor, 26 mm x 6.6 mm height 6 e- rms 22 e- rms 3 µsec/row 15 µsec/row Minimum Typical Minimum Typical 2 ke- 5 ke- 3 ke- 8 ke- 4 ke- 75 ke- Optional UV phosphor coatings Enhanced sensitivity for UV operation to below 2 nm Deepest cooling temperature - 75 C Thermostating precision ±.5 C across entire temperature range Software-selectable gains High 3 e-/ct Mid 6 e-/ct Dynamic range 16 bits Nonlinearity @ 1 khz readout @ 2 MHz readout Dimensions < 1 % < 2 % Without shutter: 4.65" (118 mm) Ø x 6.43" (163 mm) With shutter: 4.65" (118 mm) Ø x 6.69" (17 mm) SPECTRAL Rate 5 ke- 1 ke- Low 12 e-/ct PIXIS: 256E PIXIS: 256BR @ 1 khz Full Vertical Binning (FVB) 52 spectra/sec 65 spectra/sec @ 2 MHz Full Vertical Binning (FVB) 118 spectra/sec 19 spectra/sec All specifications are subject to change. *CCD manufacturer's data. Actual full well is determined by the gain selection. Page 2 of 5
SPECTROSCOPY GROUP QE DATA 1% 9% Quantum Efficiency (%) 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% % 2 25 3 35 4 45 5 55 6 BR 65 7 75 E 8 85 9 95 1 15 11 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 1 95 NOTES: Standard anti-reflection (AR) coating options shown on graph Designed by Acton Optics, our BBAR coating offers unmatched performance for 4 nm - 11 nm Custom wedge window options and other AR coatings are also available Contact your local sales representative for more information Transmission (%) 9 85 8 NIR -AR 75 NO -AR 7 MgF2 65 BBAR (4-11nm) 6 55 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Wavelength (nm) Page 3 of 5
PIXIS DRAWINGS (air cooled) PIXIS with Spectroscopy Mount / 2.27 KG PIXIS with Spectroscopy Mount; with Shutter / 2.27 KG Page 4 of 5
PIXIS DRAWINGS (LIQUID cooled) 35 TYP. 17.5 TYP..358.23 COOLANT INLET/OUT QUICK DISCONNECT FITTINGS 2 MCX S.23 5.77.23 5.77 USB 2. 3.6 B.C. 1.851 47.2 12 TYP..821 2.85.45 11.43.5 12.7 4.65 1/4-2 UNC 2.14 54.4.6 1.6.31 MOUNTING SURFACE TO FRONT SURFACE OF WINDOW.6 15.2 CCD TO MOUNT SURFACE 4.24 17.6 5.9 129.2 6.41 162.9 2 PIN LEMO SHUTTER 1.78 45.21.25 6.35.593 15.6 9 PIN DIN POWER 1.45 36.8 NOTES: 1. 2. 3. WEIGHT 5.5 lbs / 2.49 kg POWER DISSIPATION 11 WATTS AT FULL POWER EXTERNAL WATER CIRCULATOR COOL CUBE II 7567-2 www.princetoninstruments.com info@princetoninstruments.com TOLL-FREE +1.877.474.2286 PHONE +1 69.587.9797 Visit the Princeton Instruments website to find a dealer in your area. Page 5 of 5