Description and Specifications of the EMCCD camera(used to visualize the motility）

iXon^EM+

ANDOR's pioneering iXon^EM+ is a revolutionary camera range that provides single photon detection sensitivity, highest QE and -100°C cooling at rapid frame rates, utilizing ANDOR's pioneering and award-winning EMCCD technology. The iXon^EM+ is ideal for dynamic applications such as Lucky Astronomy and Adaptive Optics. The low-noise photon counting capabilities of the DU-897 can be harnessed to overcome multiplication noise. The DU-888 back illuminated, with 1024 x 1024 13µm pixels, offers an excellent combination of sensitivity and field of view. ANDOR-exclusive Real Gain™ sets the new standard in day-to-day EMCCD usage.

Description

Electron Multiplying CCD Camera (EMCCD Camera):MISS NOTHING, with the new DU-888.

• EMCCD – single photon sensitive & >90% QE - Extremely Sensitive
• 1024x1024 pixels (13.3x13.3mm sensor) - Large Field of View
• 13 x 13µm pixel size - Optimal balance between NyQuist resolution and Signal to Noise (S/N)

With a 1024 x 1024 sensor format, 13 x13µm pixel size and back- illuminated QE (> 90%), the DU-888 is an excellent combination of field of view (13.3 x 13.3mm sensor), resolution and ultra-sensitivity. The DU-888 is ideal for low-light imaging applications such as live cell imaging, astronomy, luminescence or microtitre plate reading. Andor’s vacuum-housed back-illuminated iXonEM+ EMCCD range is designed to ensure the absolute highest sensitivity from a quantitative scientific digital camera, particularly under dynamic measurement conditions (faster frame rates). Andor’s vacuum-housing is critical to ensure complete protection of the back-illuminated sensor, such that it will not suffer QE performance degradation.

The architecture of EMCCD sensors also render them extremely flexible. When harnessed effectively in the iXonEM+, EMCCD technology can be applied in an entirely quantitative fashion to meet a wide variety of experimental requirements, ranging from single photon counting experiments through to slower scan, true 16-bit dynamic range measurements. The iXonEM+ is also equipped with patented pioneering technology that ensures the longest quantitative service life of any EMCCD, offering ultimate anti-ageing protection of the sensor and automated user-initiated recalibration of EMCCD gain (EMCAL™).

Specifications

Data Transfer:
10MHz

Quantum Efficiency:
Up to > 90%

Megapixels:
1

Cooling:
–95°C

Dynamic Range:
16-bit

Frame Rate (frames/sec):
9

Features and Benefits of the iXon^EM+

Features and Benefits of the iXon^EM+ include:

• Single photon sensitivity + high QE (> 90% available)
• RealGain™: easily tune gain multiplication factor to balance signal amplification vs dynamic range.
• Single photon counting capability from industry: leading minimization of dark noise events.
• Faster frame rates: 1000 x 1000 @ 30 frames/sec to 128 x 128 @ > 500 fps.
• Minimized darkcurrent from unparalleled -100°C TE cooling
• EMCCD and Conventional amplifiers: operate at fast frame rate with EM gain, or as classic slow readout CCD for longer exposures