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CCD Selection Guide

The CCDs used in the Cryocam are manufactured by EEV, Kodak, Lockheed Martin, SITe, Texas Instruments and others. In our camera model numbering system, "L" designates Lockheed Martin, "S" designates SITe, "T" designates Texas Instruments, etc. We have selected popular scientific grade CCDs and offer them here for comparison. The Cryocam can support others as well.

The main factors to be considered in the selection of a CCD are:

  • Image area - the physical size of the imaging portion of the device
  • Pixel Size - the physical size of the pixel
  • Resolution - the number of pixels
  • Quantum Efficiency - the ability to convert photons into electrons
  • Spectral Response - the quantum efficiency at various wavelengths
Use the following data to determine the best device for your application.

CCD Image Areas & Parameters
CCD
Model		 Illum Image Area Pixels
Pixels are Square		 Dimension
mm		 Dark Current
e-/pixel/s @		 Type
-45C -60C -70C
T3_F Front 1000 x 510 x 12u 12 x 6.1 0.40 0.05 0.005 Frame
T5_F Front 1000 x 1018 x 12u 12 x 12.2 0.40 0.05 0.005 Full
Frame
S5_B Back 512 x 512 x 24u 12.3 x 12.3 1.50 0.20 0.03
S5_F Front 1.50 0.20 0.03
S1_B Back 1024 x 1024 x 24u 24.5 x 24.5 1.50 0.20 -
S1_F Front 1.50 0.20 -
L3_F Front 2048 x 2048 x 15u 30.7 x 30.7 0.55 0.45 -


Comparative Quantum Efficiencies






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