Imaging Camera features USB X-ray capability.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for maximizing signal to noise for low photon flux applications, iKon-M X-ray camera offers low read noise floor, high QE across X-ray, XUV and EUV energy ranges, and negligible dark current with thermoelectric cooling to as low as -90ºC. It has readout speeds of up to 2.5 MHz for fast frame rate imaging of dynamic processes, and 1,024 x 1,024 array with 13 m square pixels. Able to deliver high-performance solutions to direct detection X-ray needs, unit comes in DO and DY variants.
Original Press Release:
Andor Technology Enhances Its Range of Cameras with a New USB X-Ray Capability
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 19 August 2008 - Andor Technology plc (Andor), a world leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, today announced the launch of their new iKon-M X-ray camera. This extension to the established 'iKon' family of low light imaging cameras is designed to deliver high-performance solutions to direct detection X-ray needs, and is available in two variants: DO and DY. The DO variant interfaces easily with vacuum chambers, whereas the DY variant is a 'stand-alone' camera with a beryllium input window.
The new camera offers very low read noise floor, high QE across the X-ray, XUV and EUV energy ranges, and boasts negligible dark current with thermoelectric cooling to as low as -90ºC, ideal for maximizing signal to noise for low photon flux applications. Readout speeds of up to 2.5 MHz enable faster frame rate imaging of dynamic processes.
Dr Colin Coates, Market Development Manager within Andor Technology, said; "We are delighted to announce the launch of this latest addition to our X-ray family of cameras. The iKon-M X-ray offers unparalleled thermoelectric cooling and ultra low noise readout, making it ideal for a range of applications including; Soft X-ray imaging, Lithography, X-ray microscopy, Beam profilometry, and Plasma diagnostics".
For more information, please visit www.andor.com/scientific_cameras/x-ray/
Andor enables its customers to break new ground by performing light measurements previously considered impossible. With a portfolio spanning high-performance scientific digital cameras, spectrographs, and microscopy systems, Andor is a leader in scientific imaging and spectroscopy solutions, with revenue totalling GBP21.3 millions for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007. More information about Andor Technology PLC (LSE: AND) is available at www.andor.com.
The iKon-M X-ray is an extension to the already established 'iKon' family of low light imaging cameras. It's 1024 x 1024 array with 13m square pixels provides both high resolution and high dynamic range. The camera combines kHz readout for lowest noise floor and multi-MHz readout for faster frame rates, all through a convenient USB 2.0 interface.
