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iKon-L HF

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Introduction
The document provides a detailed overview of the iKon-L HF, a high-resolution 4 Megapixel CCD camera designed for scientific imaging applications. It highlights the camera's key features, specifications, and applications, emphasizing its high quantum efficiency, cooling capabilities, and modular design.

Key Specifications
The iKon-L HF features a 2048 x 2048 pixel matrix with a 13.5 µm pixel size, offering a large field of view and optimal balance between dynamic range and resolution. The camera achieves a peak quantum efficiency of 95% at 550 nm, making it highly effective for detecting key scintillator emission wavelengths. It supports a variety of applications including X-ray and neutron tomography, X-ray imaging, and crystallography.

Design and Features
The camera's design includes a back-illuminated sensor with a fibre-optic plate for high throughput and low distortion. The spring-loaded "Soft Dock" interface ensures secure mounting. The TE cooling system allows the sensor to reach temperatures as low as -35°C without the need for liquid nitrogen, minimizing dark current and pixel blemishes.

Performance Specifications
The iKon-L HF offers multiple pixel readout rates (0.05 to 5 MHz) and dual readout modes for high sensitivity or high capacity. It supports various binning modes for different frame rates and resolutions. The camera's read noise is minimized, and it maintains better than 99% linearity.

Scintillator Options
The camera can be equipped with different scintillators, such as YAG:Ce and LuAG:Ce, for high-resolution imaging (>15 lp/mm) or CsI:Tl for high throughput. These options allow customization based on specific energy ranges and spatial resolution requirements.

Connectivity and Integration
The iKon-L HF connects via USB 2.0 and supports integration with EPICS software for ease of use in large scientific experiments. It is compatible with various third-party software packages and offers a range of accessories and adapters for enhanced functionality.

Best Practices and Maintenance
The document provides guidelines for handling and maintaining the camera, emphasizing the importance of protecting the fibre-optic plate and avoiding contamination. It also outlines the operating and storage conditions to ensure optimal performance.

Conclusion
The iKon-L HF is a versatile and high-performance imaging solution suitable for a wide range of scientific applications. Its advanced features, modular design, and robust performance make it an ideal choice for researchers requiring high-resolution and low-noise imaging capabilities.

Catalog excerpts

Large area Indirect detection CCD Key Specifications • 4 MP high resolution CCD • 95 % peak sensor QE at 550 nm • High throughput fibre-optic coupling • Deep-TE cooling to -35°C • >15 lp/mm resolution with YAG:Ce or LuAG:Ce scintillators P X-ray Tomography P Neutron Tomography X-ray Plasma Diagnostics P X-ray Imaging Phase Contrast Imaging P X-ray Crystallography P X-ray Dif

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High Energy Imaging Fibre Optic Indirect Detection 4 Megapixel CCD ANDOR an Oxford Instruments company Introducing the iKon-L HF Andor’s iKon-L HF outstanding design is built for scientific imaging! The outstanding design brings together the key elements in a single optimized format; the highest QE (95%) Back-illuminated sensor, a single directly bonded FOP and a unique spring-loaded “Soft Dock” interface. This design delivers the highest optical transmission and spatial resolution performance alongside Andor’s trademark ultra-low noise Electronics platform. The iKon-L HF 936 TE-cooler enables...

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High Energy Imaging Fibre Optic Indirect Detection 4 Megapixel CCD ANDOR an Oxford Instruments company — Technical Specifications Sensor Specifications1

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High Energy Imaging Fibre Optic Indirect Detection 4 Megapixel CCD ANDOR an Oxford Instruments company Fibre Optic Plate (FOP) •” Sensor Quantum Efficiency Curve •" EMA Design Enhanced Statistical Scintillator Specifications^2 Best Resolution *Spatial resolution is given at 10% MTF for the entire system iKon-L HF, 1:1 fibre-optic plate and scintillator at 40 keV. Please note that spatial resolution will decrease at lower energies.

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High Energy Imaging Fibre Optic Indirect Detection 4 Megapixel CCD ANDOR an Oxford Instruments company — Creating the optimum product for you DF936N- FB-T2Step 1. Sensor typeStep 2. Interface type Step 3. Select the required accessories and adapters Description Accessories & Adapters Step 4. Select the required software The iKon-L HF requires at least one of the following software options: Solis Imaging A 32-bit and fully 64-bit enabled application for Windows (7, 8 and 10) offering rich functionality for data acquisition and processing. AndorBasic provides macro language control of data acquisition,...

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High Energy Imaging Fibre Optic Indirect Detection 4 Megapixel CCD ANDOR an Oxford Instruments company Product drawings Dimensions in mm [inches] Third-angle projection Water connectors, 2 off Quick release to suit 1/4" ID soft PVC hose Notes • Fibre Optic Plate is on a spring loaded design. If required to move, can apply approx 253 N to move FOP 1 mm max towards camera. • Protective cap MEC-04028 not shown • CoG: center of gravity shutter, fire, trigger Camera Control Connector type: USB 2.0 TTL / Logic Connector type: SMB, provided with SMB - BNC cable Fire (Output), External Trigger (Input),...

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High Energy Imaging Fibre Optic Indirect Detection 4 Megapixel CCD ORDER TODAY Need more information? At Andor we are committed to finding the correct solution for you. With a dedicated team of technical advisors, we are able to offer you one-to-one guidance and technical support on all Andor products. For a full listing of our regional sales offices, please see: www.andor.com/contact Our regional headquarters are: Europe Japan Belfast, Northern Ireland Tokyo Phone +44 (28) 9023 7126 Phone +81 (3) 6732 8968 Fax +44 (28) 9031 0792 Fax +81 (3) 6732 8939 North America China Concord, MA, USA Beijing...

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