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Photometrics CoolSNAP HQ2 Interline CCD Camera

Photometrics CoolSNAP HQ2 Interline CCD Camera

Photometrics CoolSNAP HQ2 Interline CCD Camera

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Overview: The CoolSNAP HQ2 Monochrome camera by Photometrics is designed for high-performance imaging in life sciences, particularly for applications such as live-cell imaging, gene analysis, and fluorescence microscopy. It features a 1392 x 1040 imaging array with 6.45 x 6.45-µm pixels, providing high-resolution and low-noise imaging.
Specifications: The camera uses a Sony ICX285 interline-transfer CCD sensor with a progressive-scan device and microlenses. It offers a dynamic range with read noise of 4.5 e- rms at 10 MHz and 5.5 e- rms at 20 MHz. The system gain is 1 e-/ADU, and it supports 14-bit and 12-bit digitization. The CCD temperature is regulated at -30°C to minimize dark current.
Features and Benefits: The camera supports dual-mode readout at 10 MHz and 20 MHz for variable-speed image capture. It includes an electronic shutter for vibration-free operation and flexible binning to enhance signal-to-noise performance. The IEEE-1394a or PCI interface ensures high-bandwidth data transfer without frame loss. Enhanced quantum efficiency improves sensitivity, especially in the near-infrared spectrum.
Software and Compatibility: The camera is compatible with Windows XP/Vista 32, Mac OS X, and Linux. It integrates with acquisition software like PVCam for capturing and analyzing high-resolution images. It supports real-time focus and precise integration with shutters and filter wheels.
Performance: Frame rates vary with binning and resolution, reaching up to 104 frames per second at 8x8 binning. The camera's operating environment ranges from 0 to 30°C with up to 80% relative humidity.
Dimensions and Connectivity: The camera measures 4.5” x 4.0” x 7.0” and weighs 6.5 lbs. It includes TTL I/O for triggering and status signals, with programmable 8-bit TTL and DACs.
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Photometrics CoolSNAP HQ2 Interline CCD Camera-1

CoolSNAP ™ HQ2 Monochrome Datasheet HIGH PERFORMANCE EMCCD & CCD CAMERAS FOR LIFE SCIENCES 1392 x 1040 imaging array 6.45 x 6.45-µm pixels The CoolSNAP HQ2 Monochrome camera from Photometrics® delivers fast, high-resolution imaging for quantitative fluorescence microscopy applications. This cooled CCD camera provides a large dynamic range with very low noise at both 10 MHz and 20 MHz. The fine pitch of the pixels is ideally Primary applications matched to the resolution of optical microscopes. Megapixel Live-cell imaging resolution and small pixels allow imaging of very fine detail, High-speed emission ratio imaging yet the pixels can be easily binned to improve sensitivity. Low-copy gene analysis and gene expression profiling Advanced interline-transfer CCD technology provides high Quantitative FRET, FRAP, FISH quantum efficiency, most notably in the near-infrared (NIR) Dual-mode readout for variable-speed image capture 1392 x 1040 imaging array 6.45 x 6.45-μm pixels Resolves fine detail Ideally matched to optical microscope Electronic shuttering eliminates camera vibration and facilitates fast triggering Flexible binning and readout Increases signal-to-noise performance while increasing the frame rate High-bandwidth, uninterrupted data transfer with no dropped frames Quantifies bright and dim signals in the same image 14-bit digitization 12-bit digitization Thermoelectric cooling Special cooling package virtually eliminates dark current Enhanced quantum efficiency Provides higher sensitivity than typical interline cameras (especially in the NIR) Easily attaches to microscopes, standard lenses, or optical equipment Acquisition software Captures, analyzes, and saves high-resolution images PVCam Circular buffers Device sequencing Supported by numerous third-party software packages Real-time focus Precise integration with shutters, filter wheels, etc. Windows® XP/Vista 32 and Mac OS X Windows XP/Vista 32, Mac OS X, and Linux® (kernel versions 2.4 and 2.6.8) ©2012 Photometrics. All rights reserved.

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Photometrics CoolSNAP HQ2 Interline CCD Camera-2

CoolSNAP ™ HQ2 Monochrome Datasheet Quantum Efciency (%) Note: Frame rates are measured at 20 MHz with up to 90-millisecond exposure times. Sony® ICX285; interline-transfer, progressive-scan device with microlenses 1392 x 1040 imaging array 6.45 x 6.45-μm pixels 8.98 x 6.71-mm imaging area (optically centered) System gain Linear full well 16,000 e- (single pixel) 30,000 e- (2 x 2 binned pixel) Read noise Digitizer type IEEE-1394a LVDS 14 bits @ 20 MHz or 10 MHz (software selectable) 12 bits @ 20 MHz or 10 MHz (software selectable) Frame readout Dark current Operating environment 0 to 30˚C ambient,...

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