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Quad-RO: 4096
4096 x 4096 imaging array | 15 x 15 μm pixels
The Princeton Instruments Quad-RO: 4096 is a fully integrated, low noise 4-port
readout camera designed for indirect imaging of phosphor screens. This
advanced design based on PI’s ultra-low noise electronics and state-of-the-art
cooling technology. The unique camera design with fiber-optic faceplate
extended outside the vacuum offers outstanding flexibility to optimize system
performance at any X-ray energy. The compact design with the industry
standard Firewire (IEEE 1394a) interface makes this camera perfect for OEM
applications. The software selectable dual speed operations, at 500 kHz or 1 MHz,
allow users to optimize camera performance for demanding applications.
Applications: X-ray microtomography, X-ray phase contrast imaging, industrialand medical
imaging, X-ray diffraction, Crystallography, and Electron Imaging
Features
Benefits
4096 x 4096 Imaging Array
15 x 15 μm pixels
Largest image area with highest spatial resolution
1 : 1 fiberoptic ratio*
Highest sensitivity with distortion and vignetting free operation
221 fiberoptic ratio*
Largest affordable field of view (160+ mm diam)
Scientific Grade CCD
Low noise, few cosmetic defects, linear response
Low noise electronics
Best performance for demanding low energy X-ray imaging applications
16-bit Dual Digitizers
Dual-speed digitization allow complete freedom to select between "low noise" for highest SNR or
"fast operation" for high frame rate
Software selectable gains
Flexibility to optimize SNR and Dynamic range
Thermoelectric cooling
Liquid cooling for vibration and worry free operation and ease of use
Flexible ROI/binning
Allows faster frame rate and/or sensitivity, 4k x 4k, 2k x 2k, 1k x 1k and 512 x 512
Electronically balanced 4-output Very uniform image at any intensity level for raw image display
ports
Firewire (IEEE-1394a) interface
Industry standard interface for ease of integration
WinView
Offers powerful, easy-to-use software package for acquisition, display
Easy for integration for OEM
Linux driver and PVCAM
Universal programming interface for easy custom programming and integration
Custom phosphors*
Gd2O2S: Tb
Available for 8 keV, 12 keV and 17 keV
Resolution of 60 to 80 um
Emission wavelength ~ 550 nm
*Contact PI for information about additional fiber-optic ratios and phosphors.
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Quad-RO: 4096 Specifications
CCD image sensor
Front-illuminated, scientific-grade, MPP device
CCD format
4096 x 4096 imaging pixels
15 x 15 μm pixels
100% fill factor
61.44 x 61.44 mm image area
Full well capacity
Single pixel
Output node
100 ke- (typical) ; 80 ke- (min)
450 ke- (typical) ; 400 ke- (min)
System read noise / port
@ 500 kHz
@ 1 MHz
9 e- rms (typical) ; 10 e- rms (max)
12 e- rms (typical) ; 16 e- rms (max)
ADC speed / bits
500 kHz/ 16 bits and 1 MHz/ 16 bits
System gain / X-ray energy
1:1 fiber-optic
2.7:1 taper
~ 40 e-/ 8 keV, ~ 60 e-/12 keV, ~ 85 e-/17 keV
~ 5.5 e-/8 keV, ~ 8 e-/12 keV, ~ 11.5 e-/17 keV
Software selectable gains
2e-, 4e- and 8e-/ADU ; available at all speeds
Dark Current @ -45oC
operation
0.06 e-/p/sec (typical); 0.1 e-/p/sec (max)
Deepest cooling temperature
Thermoelectric (+5 oC liquid)
1:1 fiber-optic
-45 °C (typical); -40 °C (guaranteed)
2.7:1 taper
-45 °C (typical); -40 °C (guaranteed)
4-port electronics
Four independent A/D converter circuits electronically balanced to < 1 %
Nonlinearity @ 1 MHz
≤1 %
Parallel shift rate
180 μsec
Thermostating precision
±0.1 °C (for stable baseline performance)
I/O signals
OUTPUT: Two BNC connectors - SCAN, READY
INPUT: One BNC connector - trigger-in
Operating environment
+5 °C to +30 °C ambient, < 50% relative humidity
Certification
CE
Dimensions
1:1 fiber-optic
2.7:1 taper
Weight
1:1 fiber-optic
2.7:1 taper
6.00” (155 mm ) x 6.00” (155 mm) x 9.32” (237 mm)
23 lbs (10.5 kg)
43.5 lbs (19.75 kg)
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice
Contact PI for CCD grades and latest specifications
Reaout Speed
Binning
@ 1 MHz
@ 500 kHz
1x1
4.87 sec (0.2 fps)
9.106 sec (0.11 fps)
2x2
2.2 sec (0.454 fps)
3.197 sec (0.313 fps)
4x4
1.19 sec (0.84 fps)
1.452 sec (0.688 fps)
8x8
0.756 sec (1.322 fps)
0.817 sec (1.224 fps)
16 x16
0.562 sec (1.78 fps)
0.581 sec (1.72 fps)
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Quantum Efficiency Curve
100
90
80
CCD Quantum Efficiency (%)
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
Wavelength (nm)
Quad-RO Drawing
TOP OF TAPER
.08
2.0
0
.0
1/4-20 UNC
.50[12.7]
VACUUM SHUTOFF
VALVE
(2X) M8X1.25 - 6H
.75[19.1]
5.25
133.3
6.00
152.3
2.51
63.7
1.45
36.8
1.39
35.3
0
.0
8.63
219.2
IEEE 1394
CONNECTOR
.88
22.2
0
.0
1.10
28.0
3.00
76.2
2.30
58.4
0
.0
2.32
59.0
3.68
93.4
3.70
94.0
3.00
76.2
1.58
40.0
0
.0
1.58
40.0
0
.0
.77
19.6
NOTES:
1.
MAGNIFICATION RATIO: 1 : 1.
2.
WEIGHT: 23 LBS (10.45kg).
3/8" WATER TUBES
5.65
143.4
1.75
44.5
6.66
169.2
4.25
108.0
3.00
76.2
BNC CONNECTORS
CONNECTOR
DB-37
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