Teledyne DALSA - PI-MAX 4 Ultrafast, Intensified Cameras
The PI-MAX 4 improves time-resolved imaging and spectroscopy with either intensified CCD (ICCD) or intensified EMCCD (emICCD) systems. With a wide range of applications, such as plasma diagnostics, combustion and quantum computing, there is no other ICCD that can match the performance and flexibility of the PI-MAX 4.
High Gating Speed
The PI MAX 4 delivers ultra-fast <500 psec gating without sacrificing quantum efficiency thanks to SuperHV – the latest in high-voltage gating technology. Degradation of the QE of the photocathode is avoided as intensifiers with metal-grid underlay are not used.
The PI MAX 4 is calibrated for true optical full width at half maximum, delivering high temporal resolution for effective background discrimination.
Fast Frame Rates
The PI MAX 4 achieves video frame rate at full resolution and >300 fps with reduced resolution and binning. In spectroscopy mode, it delivers >10, 000 spectra per second with sustained frame rate.
The PI MAX 4 has the ability to capture a gated image or spectrum for every pulse from high-repetition-rate lasers.
Double Imaging Feature
Taking advantage of interline CCD architecture, the PI MAX 4: 1024i is able to capture two full-resolution images with a less than 2 μsec inter-frame time.
This feature is especially useful for for particle imaging velocimetry or for real-time background/referencing where capturing two full-resolution images in a short frame time is required.
SuperSynchro Timing Generator
Controlling the intensifier gating is easy with the PI MAX 4’s built-in precision timing generator, controlling gate widths and delays in 10 psec steps.
Not only can gate widths and delays be controlled, but SyncMASTER is able to synchronize the camera with a variety of external equipment, such as pulsed lasers.
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.
The PI MAX 4 can also be fully controlled by PICAM SDK, eliminating any overhead that can occur when communicating through other development environments.
"The new PI-MAX4:512EM has advanced our time-resolved SRS spectroscopy technique to the next level. It allowed us to capture spectra at a sampling rate of 10 kHz to keep pace with our new high-frequency laser and enabled our novel effort to develop time-series multi-scalar diagnostics in a high-pressure combustor at NASA Glenn Research Center. Unlike an EMCCD camera where gating capability is limited, the ultrafast gating of the emICCD permits me to gate-out background optical flame emission far better — without sacrificing the superior sensitivity, signal gain, and dynamic range of the EMCCD chip." - Dr. Jun Kojima, Principal Scientist, Ohio Aerospace Institute, USA
Family Specifications
Intensifier Gating Repetition Rate |
1 MHz |
---|---|
Gating |
Down to <500 psec |
Supported Interfaces |
GigE |
Dark Current |
≤ 2.5 e-/p/sec |
Models
Model Number |
FOV |
Pixel Size (μm) |
QE |
Read Noise |
Dark Current |
FWC |
Sensor |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1024 x 1024 |
13 µm |
50% |
9 e⁻ |
≤2.5 e⁻/p/s |
400 ke⁻ |
Teledyne e2v CCD201 |
|
13.1 x 13.1 mm |
12.8 µm |
50% |
16 e⁻ |
<2 e⁻/p/s |
130 ke⁻ |
Kodak KAI-1003 |
|
13.3 x 13.3 mm |
13 µm |
50% |
7 e⁻ |
2 e⁻/p/s |
100 ke⁻ |
Teledyne e2v CCD47-10 |
|
25 x 6.6 mm |
26 µm |
50% |
15 e⁻ |
4 e⁻/p/s |
450 ke⁻ |
Teledyne e2v CCD30-11 |
|
27.6 x 27.6 mm |
13.5 µm |
50% |
12 e⁻ |
0.75 e⁻/p/s |
100 ke⁻ |
Teledyne e2v CCD42-40 |