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CoolSNAP cf High-Resolution Interline CCD Camera

CoolSNAP cf High-Resolution Interline CCD Camera

CoolSNAP cf High-Resolution Interline CCD Camera

Product catalog summary
Overview
The CoolSNAP™ cf Color camera by Photometrics is designed for high-performance imaging in life sciences, featuring low-noise electronics and moderate CCD cooling for enhanced low-light sensitivity and color fidelity. It is equipped with a megapixel sensor with small, square elements for detailed imaging, making it suitable for high-resolution color microscopy.

Primary Applications
  • Histology
  • DIC microscopy
  • Immunofluorescence
  • FISH
  • Fixed-cell GFP imaging
  • High-resolution time-lapse microscopy

Key Features and Benefits
  • 20-MHz Readout: Enables fast image readout for high-speed focus and capture.
  • 1392 x 1040 Imaging Array: Resolves fine detail with 4.65 x 4.65-μm pixels.
  • Interline-Transfer, Progressive-Scan CCD: Provides full resolution in every frame.
  • 12-bit Digitization: Allows quantification of both bright and dim signals in the same image.
  • Thermoelectric Cooling: Increases integration times for higher sensitivity.
  • C-mount: Easily attaches to microscopes and optical equipment.
  • Subcompact, Fanless Design: Low profile for easy setup.
  • Dual-Mode Operation: Supports fast grayscale focusing and high-resolution color imaging.
  • Acquisition Software: Captures, analyzes, and saves high-resolution images.
  • PCI Interface: Ensures high-bandwidth, uninterrupted data transfer.

Specifications
  • CCD Image Sensor: Sony® ICX205AK (color); interline-transfer, progressive-scan device with microlenses.
  • CCD Format: 1392 x 1040 imaging array with 4.65 x 4.65-μm pixels.
  • Gain: 3 e-/ADU.
  • Linear Full Well: 9700 e-.
  • Read Noise: 10 e- rms @ 20 MHz.
  • Nonlinearity: Less than 5%.
  • Digitizer Type: 12 bits @ 20 MHz.
  • Dark Current: Less than 1 e-/p/s.
  • Operating Environment: 15 to 30˚C ambient.
  • Dimensions: 4.5” x 5.0” x 2.5” (1.9 lbs).
  • Window: IR blocking (700-nm cutoff).
  • I/O: TTL output while exposing (BNC connector).
  • Color Mask: RGB Bayer mosaic filter.

Compatibility
The camera is compatible with Windows® XP/Vista 32, Mac OS X, and Linux® (kernel versions 2.4 and 2.6.8). It is supported by numerous third-party software packages for real-time focus and precise integration with shutters and filter wheels.
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CoolSNAP cf High-Resolution Interline CCD Camera-1

CoolSNAP ™ cf Color Datasheet HIGH PERFORMANCE EMCCD & CCD CAMERAS FOR LIFE SCIENCES 1392 x 1040 imaging array 4.65 x 4.65-μm pixels The CoolSNAP™cf Color camera from Photometrics® incorporates low-noise electronics and moderate CCD cooling to achieve good low-light sensitivity and color fidelity. A megapixel sensor with small, square elements ensures that each image shows extraordinary detail. This feature, along with a high-speed digitizer, shutterless operation, and an interline-transfer CCD, makes the CoolSNAP cf Color camera ideal for high-resolution color microscopy. Primary applications Histology DIC microscopy Immunofluorescence FISH Fixed-cell GFP imaging High-resolution time-lapse microscopy Fast image readout for high-speed focus and image capture 1392 x 1040 imaging array 4.65 x 4.65-μm pixels Resolves fine detail Full resolution in every frame Quantifies bright and dim signals in the same image Thermoelectric cooling Increases integration times for higher sensitivity Easily attaches to microscopes, standard lenses, or optical equipment Subcompact, fanless design Low profile allows easy setup Dual-mode operation Allows fast grayscale focusing and high-resolution color imaging Acquisition software Captures, analyzes, and saves high-resolution images High-bandwidth, uninterrupted data transfer with no dropped frames PVCam Circular buffers Device sequencing Supported by numerous third-party software packages Real-time focus Precise integration with shutters, filter wheels, etc. Compatible with Windows® XP/Vista 32, Mac OS X, and Linux® (kernel versions 2.4 and 2.6.8) ©2010 Photometrics. All rights reserved.

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CoolSNAP cf High-Resolution Interline CCD Camera-2

CoolSNAP ™ cf Color Datasheet Sony® ICX205AK (color); interline-transfer, progressive-scan device with microlenses 1392 x 1040 imaging array 4.65 x 4.65-μm pixels 1/2” format Linear full well Read noise Digitizer type Dark current Operating environment TTL output while exposing (BNC connector) Color mask RGB Bayer mosaic filter Note: Specifications are typical and subject to change. CoolSNAP is a trademark of Photometrics. Photometrics and PVCam are registered trademarks of Photometrics. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Mac OS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered...

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