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GE-VAC

Compact in-vacuum CCD cameras for VUV, EUV, and X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy

GE-VAC In-Vacuum Cameras

Suitable for Photon Energy Range 5 eV - 20 keV

Based on a unique platform concept, greateyes offers a portfolio of scientific in-vacuum cameras for imaging and spectroscopy in the VUV, EUV, soft and hard X-ray range up to 20 keV. They are fabricated in stainless steel or aluminium providing excellent vacuum compatibility.

A single additional flange integrates electrical and water cooling feedthroughs. Incoming photons are directly detected by the CCD sensor. No external controller is required to operate the detectors.

All greateyes cameras combine scientific CCD sensors with ultra-low noise electronics for optimal detection of weak signals. Select among different spectral sensitivities and sensor technologies to find the best solution for your imaging or spectroscopic application. The full-frame in-vacuum CCD cameras are cooled by multi-stage Peltier elements. The cameras provide a rich set of functionalities including flexible binning operation, various trigger and synchronization modes, software switchable gain, as well as temperature monitoring of the CCD sensor and the Peltier hot side.

Features & Benefits

  • Compact size
    With single flange for electrical and water cooling feedthroughs
  • Deep cooling down to -80°C
    Low dark current for better detection limit
  • UHV compatibility
    Housing fabricated in stainless steel or aluminium
  • GigE data interface
    Local or remote network operation – your choice!
  • Flexible binning and crop modes
    Achieved with scientific CCD senors with ultra-low noise electronics
  • Flexible software options
    Camera software and SDK’s available

Common Specifications

Pixel readout frequency

500 kHz, 1 MHz, 3 MHz

AD convertor resolution

16-bit

Linearity

Better than 99%

Gain

High: 1.0 counts/e-; Low: 0.2 counts/e-

Data link

USB, Gigabit Ethernet

Software

greateyes Vision software for Windows XP / VISTA / 7 / 10

SDK and drivers

DLL for Windows XP/VISTA/7/10; LabVIEW, EPICS, Linux, Python, Tango driver (optional)

Power supply

110 - 240 VAC, 50 Hz - 60 Hz, max. 1 A

Certification

CE

Choose your GE-VAC Camera model

  • Image area
  • Pixel format
  • Pixel size
  • CCD sensor cooling
  • Distance flange - focal plane
  • Dimensions (W x H x L)
  • Weight

ELSEi 1k1k GE-VAC 1024 256

  • Image area26.6 mm × 6.7 mm
  • Pixel format1024 × 256 pixels
  • Pixel size26 µm × 26 µm
  • CCD sensor coolingMin. -80°C to 20°C, liquid cooling
  • Distance flange - focal plane10.0 mm
  • Dimensions (W x H x L)6.2 cm × 10.0 cm × 13.2 cm (2.44" × 3.94" × 5.20")
  • Weight2.3 kg

ELSEi 1k1k GE-VAC 2048 512

  • Image area27.6 mm × 6.9 mm
  • Pixel format2048 × 512 pixels
  • Pixel size13.5 µm × 13.5 µm
  • CCD sensor coolingMin. -80°C to 20°C, liquid cooling
  • Distance flange - focal plane10.0 mm
  • Dimensions (W x H x L)6.2 cm × 10.0 cm × 13.2 cm (2.44" × 2.44" × 2.44")
  • Weight2.3 kg

ELSEi 1k1k GE-VAC 1024 1024

  • Image area13.3 mm × 13.3 mm
  • Pixel format1024 × 1024 pixels
  • Pixel size13 µm × 13 µm
  • CCD sensor coolingMin. -80°C to 20°C, liquid cooling
  • Distance flange - focal plane10.0 mm
  • Dimensions (W x H x L)6.2 cm × 10.0 cm × 13.2 cm (2.44" × 3.94" × 5.20")
  • Weight2.3 kg

ELSEi 1k1k GE-VAC 2048 2048

  • Image area27.6 mm × 27.6mm
  • Pixel format2048 × 2048 pixels
  • Pixel size13.5 µm × 13.5 µm
  • CCD sensor coolingMin. -70°C to 20°C, liquid cooling
  • Distance flange - focal plane9.0 mm
  • Dimensions (W x H x L)6.2 cm x 10.0 cm x 13.2 cm (2.44" x 3.94" x 5.20")
  • Weight2.3 kg

ELSEi 1k1k GE-VAC 1024 256

  • Image area26.6 mm × 6.7 mm
  • Pixel format1024 × 256 pixels
  • Pixel size26 µm × 26 µm
  • CCD sensor coolingMin. -80°C to 20°C, liquid cooling
  • Distance flange - focal plane10.0 mm
  • Dimensions (W x H x L)6.2 cm × 10.0 cm × 13.2 cm (2.44" × 3.94" × 5.20")
  • Weight2.3 kg

ELSEi 1k1k GE-VAC 2048 512

  • Image area27.6 mm × 6.9 mm
  • Pixel format2048 × 512 pixels
  • Pixel size13.5 µm × 13.5 µm
  • CCD sensor coolingMin. -80°C to 20°C, liquid cooling
  • Distance flange - focal plane10.0 mm
  • Dimensions (W x H x L)6.2 cm × 10.0 cm × 13.2 cm (2.44" × 2.44" × 2.44")
  • Weight2.3 kg

ELSEi 1k1k GE-VAC 1024 1024

  • Image area13.3 mm × 13.3 mm
  • Pixel format1024 × 1024 pixels
  • Pixel size13 µm × 13 µm
  • CCD sensor coolingMin. -80°C to 20°C, liquid cooling
  • Distance flange - focal plane10.0 mm
  • Dimensions (W x H x L)6.2 cm × 10.0 cm × 13.2 cm (2.44" × 3.94" × 5.20")
  • Weight2.3 kg

ELSEi 1k1k GE-VAC 2048 2048

  • Image area27.6 mm × 27.6mm
  • Pixel format2048 × 2048 pixels
  • Pixel size13.5 µm × 13.5 µm
  • CCD sensor coolingMin. -70°C to 20°C, liquid cooling
  • Distance flange - focal plane9.0 mm
  • Dimensions (W x H x L)6.2 cm x 10.0 cm x 13.2 cm (2.44" x 3.94" x 5.20")
  • Weight2.3 kg
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CCD SENSOR TYPES

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
    For higher frame rates and precise time resolution
  • Supports flexible horizontal and vertical binning
  • Wavelength and geometric calibration
  • Various file formats
    JPG, BMP, TXT, TIFF (16-bit), DAT raw data
  • Many drivers available
    For integration into other systems
  • Language support
    In English and German
  • Comprehensive visualization and image manipulation routines
  • Runs on 32/64-bit Windows systems

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