Overview
PIXIS
PIXIS cameras are fully integrated, low-noise cameras with deep cooling for quantitative scientific imaging and spectroscopy from UV-NIR.
- ~120-1100 nm sensitivity
- -90℃ deep cooling
- Support for CCDs of varying sizes
- Flexible readout design
Key Features
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Broad Range Sensitivity
The PIXIS offers the broadest wavelength coverage, from ~120 – 1100 nm, for the widest variety of applications.
With >95% quantum efficiency (QE) with selected CCDS, high QE in UV with UV enhanced CCD and enhanced sensitivity and reduced etaloning with eXcelon™ technology.
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Unique Vacuum Technology
The PIXIS offers deep cooling to -90℃ with air or liquid, providing ultra-low dark current for long exposure times.
The single input window delivers maximum sensitivity with maintenance-free operation.
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Enhanced Sensitivity With eXcelon™
eXcelon™ technology enhances the sensitivity of the PIXIS, delivering higher quantum efficiency and reduced etaloning.
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Ultimate Flexibility
Dual-amplifier readout design allows for optimization of system performance. The high sensitivity amplifier reduces read noise for weak signals, and the high capacity amplifier offering increased effective dynamic range.
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Powered by LightField Software
Powerful and intuitive software with built-in math engine allows for the complete control of cameras and spectrographs, with real-time image analysis and spectral data.
LightField software provides seamless integration of hardware controls and direct data acquisition into programmes such as National Instruments’ LabVIEW® and MathWorks’ MATLAB®. This software also fully supports IntelliCal automated wavelength and intensity calibration.