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CHARLIE for Imaging and Spectroscopy
Deep cooled direct detection sCMOS camera
Straight out of Berlin comes CHARLIE, greateyes’ new back-illuminated cooled sCMOS camera that combines cutting-edge technology with innovative functionality, to offer unprecedented opportunities for the measurements of tomorrow.
Built on our decades of experience in ultra high vacuum (UHV), CHARLIE is specially designed for a broad range of applications. Ultra low-noise electronics combined with market-leading deep cooling make CHARLIE the most sensitive X-ray / EUV / VUV sCMOS camera available.
The detector delivers peak quantum efficiency up to 99%. With direct detection, photon scattering in scintillators does not apply, therefore offering sharper resolution. Furthermore, CHARLIE features high full-well capacity, high dynamic range, and 12-bit SDR and 16-bit HDR modes.
Typical Applications
- X-ray Spectroscopy
- EUV Lithography
- High Harmonic Generation Dectection/Experiments
- FEL High Rep Rate X-ray Imaging
- Coherent Diffraction Imaging
- SAXS
- RIXS
- NEXAFS Spectroscopy
- X-ray Ptychography
Features & Benefits
- High QE up to 99%
with single photon sensitivity - Market-leading -50°C ultra deep cooling
with very low dark current for better detection limit and lowest noise - High frame rates
up to 48 fps (full frame) - 12-bit SDR and 16-bit HDR mode
- 10 GigE & USB 3.0 data interface
for local or remote network operation - Compact design
with various flange options, including rotatable - Flexible software options
greateyes Vision software included; and various
SDKs and drivers available
Cooled sCMOS CHARLIE camera
- Image area
- Pixel format
- Pixel size
- sCMOS Sensor Cooling
- Distance flange - focal plane
- Dimensions (W x H x L)
- Weight
CHARLIE 2k2k 11
- Image area22.5 mm x 22.5 mm
- Pixel format2048 x 2048
- Pixel size11 µm x 11 µm
- sCMOS Sensor CoolingDown to -50°C
- Distance flange - focal plane5.0 mm for CF DN 63 and 7.3 mm CF DN 100
- Dimensions (W x H x L)8.3 cm x 11.8 cm x 12.4 cm (3.27" x 4.65" x 4.88")
- Weight3.1 kg
CHARLIE CHARLIE 2k2k 11
- Image area22.5 mm x 22.5 mm
- Pixel format2048 x 2048
- Pixel size11 µm x 11 µm
- sCMOS Sensor CoolingDown to -50°C
- Distance flange - focal plane5.0 mm for CF DN 63 and 7.3 mm CF DN 100
- Dimensions (W x H x L)8.3 cm x 11.8 cm x 12.4 cm (3.27" x 4.65" x 4.88")
- Weight3.1 kg
CCD SENSOR TYPES
Specifications
Sensor type
Back-illuminated sCMOS
Readout modes
High gain, low gain, HDR mode
Linearity
Better than 99%
Flange types
Knife-edge sealed CF DN63, CF DN100, CF DN160, CF DN200; rotable CF DN100, CF DN160; ISO-F DN63
Vacuum compatibility
10 -9 mbar (UHV capability) with CF flange
Bakeout temperature
Max. +80°C
Temperature monitoring
Two thermistors at sCMOS sensor and TEC (hot side)
Data interface
10 Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0
Software
greateyes Vision software for Windows 10 / 11
SDK and drivers
DLL for Windows; LabVIEW, EPICS, Linux, Python, Tango, µManger driver (optional)
TTL interface signals
Sync out, shutter out, 2 external trigger in
Operating conditions
Temperature: 0°C to 35°C ambient, relative humidity <80% (non-condensing)
Power supply
80-264 VAC (115/230 typical), 47-63 Hz (50/60), max. 1.1 A (230 VAC), 1.9 A (115 VAC)
Certification
CE
Dimensions (W x H x L)
Camera body without flange: 8.3 cm x 11.8 cm x 12.4 cm (3.27” x 4.65” x 4.88”)
Weight
3.1 kg
greateyes Vision software
Providing access to all camera functionalities
greateyes Vision software includes comprehensive visualisation, analysis and storage options, and supports important features such as wavelength and geometric calibration, crop and burst modes, and various file formats. The software runs on 32/64-bit Windows systems. For integration into other systems, a software development kit and drivers are available.
Software features
- Supports crop and burst readout modes
Higher frame rates and precise time resolution - Fully flexible horizontal and vertical binning
- Wavelength and geometric calibration
- Multiple file formats
JPG, PNG, BMP, TXT, TIFF (18 bit), DAT raw data - Many drivers available
For integration into other systems - Language support
English, Chinese and German - Comprehensive visualisation and image manipulation routines
- Runs on 32/64-bit Windows systems
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I use CHARLIE?
With its exceptional quantum efficiency and high full-well-capacity, CHARLIE is suited for a variety of imaging and spectroscopic applications across the UV and into the Hard X-ray spectrum. Its low-footprint design with flexible vacuum-flanging options makes it suitable for small setups and lab instrumentation, large X-ray beamline experiments or for integration into industrial processes.
What methods can I use with CHARLIE?
Typical applications cover spectroscopy and imaging in both the UV/EUV and X-ray spectrum. Its low-noise and high quantum efficiency can reach single-photon sensitivity and allows for reliable observation of low-signal phenomena, while the high dynamic range allows for high brilliance measurements. Furthermore, the high frame rates of the camera makes the product highly suitable to study dynamics of states/reactions.
Does CHARLIE need a scintillator?
No! CHARLIE works with direct detection and offers sharper resolution with a peak quantum efficiency up to 99%.
CHARLIE or ALEX, is an sCMOS the correct solution?
This strongly depends on your use case. CHARLIE has significantly higher frame-rates than the CCD ALEX. However, under certain conditions ALEX can outperform CHARLIE in key areas – the high dynamic range being one example. Please do not hesitate to get in touch to determine which solutions works best for you!
How customizable is CHARLIE?
Greateyes takes great pride in offering cameras tailored to our customers needs. We offer flexibility in the camera footprint and flange coupling as well as sensor positioning and cooling with both forced-air and liquid-circulation options. Please reach out with any questions!
How can I integrate CHARLIE into our systems?
CHARLIE is easy to integrate into existing systems, not only because of its small size. The camera connect via 10 Gigabit Ethernet or USB ports, with standard TTL triggering over SMB cable. Control can be achieved using either the intuitive Vision software package, or drivers and SDKs for popular systems and programing languages.
How fast can CHARLIE take images?
CHARLIE can read out its full 2048 by 2048 pixels with a frame rate of up to 48 fps, depending on the dynamic-range setting. The exceptionally read-noise of 1.6e- ensures that even at this highest setting, low-noise images can be acquired. Additionally, you can select between a rolling shutter or a global reset, giving additional flexibility.
What is the typical noise level of CHARLIE?
The Typical read noise is 1.6e- at -50°C, with a dark current of 0.2 e-/s. When used at a high frame-rate, the impact of the dark current becomes vanishingly small.
What are the dimensions of CHARLIE?
The standard camera housing, without flange is 8.3 cm x 11.8 cm x 12.4 cm (W x H x L). The active imaging area and pixel size varies, with the standard sensor being 22.5 mm x 22.5 mm, with a pixel size of 11 µm square.
What flanging options are available for CHARLIE?
The small camera size allows for exceptional flanging options, with the small knife-edge sealed CF DN63 being standard. We offer quick-release, rotatable, or non-standard options as well – just get in touch!
Why two dynamic range modes for CHARLIE?
The CHARLIE AD-converter comes with two settings: standard (SDR) and high (HDR). The standard mode allows for acquisition with the full 48 fps, albeit with only 12-bit resolution. The HDR mode has a 16-bit resolution but only reaches 24 fps. Alongside the multiple gain settings, these settings give CHARLIE the flexibility to be implemented even in environments with a volatile brilliance.
What kind of sensitivity can I expect with CHARLIE? What about saturation?
While the number of captured electrons depends on the photon energy, A high-gain mode ensures that even a low photon-flux produces high-contrast images. Depending on the photon energy, CHARLIE is even capable of single-photon counting! For situations with a high brilliance, the large full-well-capacity of 91ke- per pixel in HDR mode provides excellent coverage
Does greateyes offer suitable optics for use with CHARLIE?
Greateyes does not directly produce complimentary optics excepting necessary transmission windows, optical filters, and optical coatings. However, we would be eager to assist you with any questions and make concrete recommendations. Do not hesitate to ask!
How cold can I cool CHARLIE?
CHARLIE can be cooled to -50°C thanks to our patented cooling system! This gives the system unparalleled noise specifications.
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