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Andor's iKon-L SO is a revolutionary large area CCD platform, offering back illuminated (> 90% QE) full frame sensors up to 4MPixel(2k x 2k), 1 MHz readoutand unparalleled priority TE cooling down to –100°C.For astronomy we recommend the iKon-L DW-436 or iKon-L DZ-436.
Andor’s iKon series offers outstanding sensitivity performance through a combination of > 95% QE back-illuminated sensors, low noise readout electronics and industry-leading, maintenance-free deep TE-cooling down to -100°C. It features high resolution 1 and 4.2 Megapixel large area sensor options (with 13 and 13.5 µm pixels respectively) for simultaneous high dynamic range and high spatial resolution imaging in the VUV and soft x-ray range.
A convenient 16-point, knife-edge sealed 6” rotatable CF-152 flange provides a robust and highlyeffective seal to any compatible vacuum chamber interface. The iKon-M and -L also offer a USB2 interface and Labview or EPICS compatibility for seamless integration into complex setups.
Open front end - DN100CF / 6” CF / CF-152 flange and knife-edge sealing provided as standard for direct interfacing to vacuum chambers (rotatable design for iKon-M models).
1 MP and 4.2 MP sensor options - Choice of acquisition speed or large field-of-view to best match experimental needs.
13.5 x 13.5 µm pixel size - Ideal balance of dynamic range and resolution, on-head binning to extend dynamic range.
Peak QE of 95% - High photon collection efficiency for maximising signal-to-noise ratios. ‘Enhanced’ process back-illuminated sensor options for increased QE in the soft x-ray range.
Thermo-electric cooling down to -100°C - Efficiently minimizes dark current noise for acquisitions requiring longer sensor exposure time, obtain better signal-to-noise ratios faster.
Low noise readout down to 2.9 e- - Intelligent low-noise electronics offer the most ‘silent’ system noise.
Up to 5 MHz pixel readout speed - Slow readout for low noise and best SNR performance, faster speed for studying dynamic processes and 5 MHz focusing mode.
USB 2.0 interface - Built-in robust plug and play interface as standard.
Cropped sensor mode - Tracking stability to ensure all readout circuits experience same temperature and operating conditions.
Enhanced Baseline Clamp - Slower readout for lowest noise, faster speeds for more rapid readout and focusing.
Windows, Linux & Labview - Andor’s user-friendly SDK supports both Windows and Linux OS. LabView VI package available.
Integrated in EPICS - Seamless integration and operation at EPICS-based particle accelerators.
Filter and filter holders options - Accommodate beryllium (or aluminium) windows with thickness down to 200 ?m for removal of unwanted lower energy radiations (< 2 keV). Ø45.5 mm supported for iKon-M and Ø60 mm for iKon-L.
Open-front to standalone converter options - Provides maximum flexibility – camera can attach directly to a vacuum chamber, or be used as standalone with a beryllium filter.
XW-RECR - Re-circulator for enhanced cooling performance
ACC-XW-CHIL-160 - Oasis 160 Ultra compact chiller unit
ACC-USBX-EU / ACC-USBX-UK / ACC-USBX-US - USB Extender: Icron USB 2.0 Ranger 2201 (100 m) - EU/UK/US
SO-FILTER-MNT-IKONL - Optional filter holder for iKon-L only (supplied as standard for iKon-M)
ACC-FLG-SO-GSKT-CU - Copper gasket for DN100CF / 6 “ CF open-front camera knife-edge vacuum seal
ACC-OPT-02839 - Beryllium filter for iKon-M, Ø45.5 mm, 250 µm thick
ACC-OPT-03838 - Beryllium filter for iKon-L, Ø60.0 mm, 250 µm thick
FLG-SO-SY-CONVERT-45 - SO-SY adapter for iKon-M, Ø45.5 mm filter
FLG-SO-SY-CONVERT-60 - SO-SY adapter for iKon-L, Ø60 mm filter
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