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Clara Interline CCD Series

Clara Interline CCD Series

Clara Interline CCD Series

Product catalog summary
Overview
Andor Technology has developed the Clara, an advanced interline CCD camera, leveraging the ICX285 sensor from Sony®. It is designed for high-resolution cell microscopy and OEM applications, offering superior sensitivity and performance.

Specifications
  • Read Noise: Less than 2.4 e- at 1 MHz.
  • Cooling: UltraVac™ cooling to -55°C, with a vibration-free mode at -40°C.
  • Resolution: 1.4 megapixel sensor with 6.45 μm pixels.
  • Dynamic Range: 6000:1 standard dynamic range at 1 MHz.
  • Digitization: 16-bit and 14-bit options.
  • Connectivity: USB 2.0 plug and play.

Key Features
  • Ultra-Low Noise Floor: Proprietary noise-reduction technique achieving 2.4 e- read noise at 1 MHz.
  • Deep TE Cooling: Eliminates darkcurrent from the noise floor.
  • Vibration-Free Mode: Provides stable cooling without fan noise.
  • UltraVac™: Ensures sustained vacuum integrity and cooling performance.
  • Rapid Frame Rate: 11 frames per second at 20 MHz readout speed.
  • iCam Technology: Enhances quantitative accuracy for dynamic measurements.
  • OEM Friendly: Compact design with accessible SDK for easy integration.

Applications
  • Live Cell Multi-Dimensional Microscopy
  • Cell Motility / Ion Signalling
  • In-Vivo Imaging
  • Fluorescence Microscopy
  • Comet Assay
  • Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH)
  • High Throughput and Content Screening
  • Particle Imaging Velocimetry (PIV)
  • Ophthalmic Imaging
  • Machine Vision

Performance Data
The document includes a graph showing Quantum Efficiency (QE) curves for 'Normal' and 'Extended NIR' mode operations across various wavelengths, highlighting the camera's sensitivity in different spectral regions.

Contact Information
Andor Technology provides contact details for offices in Northern Ireland, North America, Japan, and China.

Funding
The project is part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund under the European Sustainable Competitiveness Programme for Northern Ireland.
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Catalog excerpts

Clara Interline CCD Series-1

Ultra Sensitive Imaging Cameras Highlights • < 2.4 e- read noise floor @ 1MHz • UltraVac™ cooling to -55°C • -40°C vibration free mode • Rapid frame rate • High resolution • High dynamic range • 16-bit and 14-bit digitization • USB 2.0 plug and play connectivity • OEM friendly Key Applications • Live Cell Multi-Dimensional Microscopy • Cell Motility / Ion Signalling • In-Vivo Imaging • Fluorescence Microscopy • Comet Assay • Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) • High Throughput Screening • High Content Screening • Particle Imaging Velocimetry (PIV) • Ophthalmic Imaging • Machine Vision Pushing Interline Further Andor’s expertise in scientific camera performance optimization has been harnessed to deliver the highest sensitivity interline CCD on the market. Based around the popular ICX285 sensor from Sony®, the Clara is ideally suited to high-resolution cell microscopy and OEM applications. Andor’s proven UltraVac™ process, alongside close attention to thermal management, has resulted in deep air cooling to -55°C for elimination of darkcurrent, complementing a unique read noise of 2.4 e- @ 1 MHz. More dynamic events can be followed with outstanding quantitative stability via low noise 10 or 20 MHz readout modes, the data channeled through a trouble-free USB 2.0 interface. Andor’s iCam technology enables market-leading acquisition efficiency through live cell microscopy software. The compact, robust design and accessible SDK, renders Clara ideally suited to OEM integration.

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Clara Interline CCD Series-2

Ultra Sensitive Imaging Cameras Head Office • Ultra-Low Noise Floor • Proprietary noise-reduction technique delivers an unprecedented 2.4 e- read noise @ 1MHz 7 Millennium Way Springvale Business Park Belfast BT12 7AL Northern Ireland • Elimination of darkcurrent from noise floor • Vibration Free Mode • Giving passive (fan–off) cooling to a stable -40°C for vibration free operation North America • Critical for sustained vacuum integrity and to maintain unequalled cooling and QE performance, year after year • Rapid Frame Rate • 11 frames/sec @ 20 MHz readout speed • High Resolution • 1.4 megapixel...

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