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Synapse CCD and EMCCD Cameras
Overview
Synapse CCD and EMCCD scientific cameras have been developed to answer the most demanding spectroscopic measurements from Raman to single molecule spectroscopy. The compact design of the Synapse CCD and EMCCD scientific cameras interface seamlessly with all HORIBA Jobin Yvon spectrometers and provide the most advanced spectroscopy package for any experiment.
Features
- High Sensitivity & Low Noise
The Synapse CCD and EMCCD are the next generation in detection electronics, offering unparalleled sensitivity and extremely low noise, key for photon starved application such as single photon molecules detection and transient spectroscopy - Anti-Fringing and QE enhancement coating
Both the Synapse CCD and EMCCD comes with anti-fringing and quantum efficiency enhancement technology - Signal Linearity
The Synapse EM and EMCCD have been designed to specifically provide outstanding signal linearity over the entire dynamic range to allow for signal quantification - Deep Thermoelectric Cooling
The Synapse camera can be cooled down to -950C in its CCD version to allow negligible dark current contribution for experiments requiring very long integration time. The sensor is placed in a hermetically-sealed, single window vacuum chamber for maximum cooling performance and a lifetime maintenance-free experience. For even lower dark current noise, HORIBA offers the Synphony II, a liquid nitrogen cooled cameras down to -1330C - Auxiliary Signal Input
The Synapse CCD brings the flexibility of spectroscopic data acquisition to the next level by providing an input for a separate voltage or current signal, such as a PMT, silicon photodiode, or InGaAs solid state detector. Only HORIBA offers this additional capability standard on all Synapse CCDs and at no extra cost. - Built-In Shutter Driver
As a spectroscopic CCD, the Synapse uses a shutter to control exposure time and to perform dark subtraction for correct spectral acquisitions. Unlike other CCD cameras that require an extra module, the Synapse CCD has a shutter drive circuit built in for quick connection to a shutter and correct data collection from the first acquisition.
Manufactured by HORIBA Scientific
Specifications
Chip Size | Type | Specifications | |
1600 x 200 | EMCCD FI, BI | ||
1600 x 400 | EMCCD FI, BI | ||
1024 x 256 | FIOP | ||
1024 x 256 | FIVS | ||
1024 x 256 | FIUV | ||
1024 x 256 | BIVS | ||
1024 x 256 | BIUV | ||
1024 x 256 | BIDD | ||
2048 x 512 | FIVS | ||
2048 x 512 | FIUV | ||
2048 x 512 | BIVS | ||
2048 x 512 | BIUV | ||
512 x 512 | FIVS | ||
512 x 512 | BIVS | ||
512 x 512 | BIUV |
Key to table codes |
Chip Size = Pixels wide x Pixels high |
FIOP = Front Illuminated Open |
FIVS = Front Illuminated |
FIUV = Lumogen Coated (UV enhancement) |
BIVS = Back Illuminated (back thinned) |
BIUV = Back Illuminated (back thinned) UV coating |
BIDD = Back Illuminated Deep Depletion |
Cooling = TE for Thermo Electrical |