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Deep Cooling VUV, EUV & X-Ray Spectroscopy Camera
Built on an innovative platform concept, the ALEX-s series of low-noise scientific CCD cameras provides a vacuum interface tailored for spectroscopy across the VUV, EUV, and soft and hard X-ray range. Direct detection of incoming photons is detected by the CCD sensor. In addition to precise measurements of high-energy radiation, these detectors exhibit high sensitivity in the NIR, VIS, and UV ranges.
The greateyes ALEX-s spectroscopy cameras integrate scientific CCD sensors with advanced ultra-low noise electronics to enhance the detection of weak signals. You can choose from different spectral sensitivities and flange types to tailor the camera to your imaging or spectroscopic needs. Cooling of the full-frame CCD sensors is achieved through multi-stage Peltier elements. These ALEX-s cameras offer a comprehensive range of features, including flexible binning operation, various trigger and synchronization modes, software-switchable gain, and real-time temperature monitoring of both the sensor and the Peltier hot side.
Why choose the ALEX for your VUV, EUV, and X-RAY applications?
- 18-bit digitization: Utilize the full potential of the sensor’s well capacity with true 18-bit resolution
- >99.5% Linearity: Quantification is easy with best in class linearity
- USB 3.0 & GigE data interface: Enables high data transfer rates and long working distance
- Remote Camera Diagnostic: Save additional costs and downtime with faster service and diagnostics
- UHV Compatibility: Through high tolerance of high bake-out temperature
- Flexible readout speeds: Provides various selections between the lowest noise and the fastest speed
- Multi-port readout: Ensures highest frame rates
- Compact size: Suits the demanding requirements of modern experimental set-ups
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| Specs | ALEX-S |
| Pixel readout frequency | 50 kHz, 250kHz, 1 MHz, 3 MHz (5 MHz for visualization mode up to 6 speeds) |
| Readout Modes | 2 output modes |
| AD converter resolution | 18-bit |
| Linearity | Better than 99% |
| CCD epixial thickenss | 15 um standard
40 um for deep depletion (DD) models |
| CCD epixial thickenss | 15 um standard
40 um for deep depletion (DD) models |
| Flange Types | ISO-F DN-63, knife-edge sealed CF DN63, CF DN100, CF DN160 |
| Vacuum Compatibility | With CF flange: 10-10 mbar (UHV capability) |
| Bakeout Temperature | Max +80°C |
| Flange – focal plane | 6 mm for CF DN63
8mm for CF DN 100 can be customized |
| CCD sensor cooling | -100°C to 20°C, forced air or liquid cooling |
| Temperature monitoring | Two thermistors at CCD sensor and thermoelectric cooler (hot side) |
| Data link | Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0 |
| Software | greateyes Vision software for Windows 7 / 10 |
| SDK and drivers | DLL for Windows; LabVIEW, EPICS, Linux driver (optional) |
| TTL interface signals | Sync out, shutter out, external trigger in |
| Operating conditions | Temperature: 0°C to 35°C ambient, relative humidity <80% (non-condensing) |
| Power supply | 80-264 VAC (115/230 VAC typical), 47-63 Hz (50/60 Hz typical), max. 1.1 A (230 VAC), 1.9 A (115 VAC) |
| Certification | CE |
| Dimensions | 8.3 cm (3.27ʺ) × 10.0 cm (3.94ʺ) × 13.1 cm (5.16ʺ) (W × H × L) |
| Weight | 2.9kg (CF DN63) |
Camera Models and Specs
Interface Vacuum Flange
We provide quick release, rotatable, and other flanges of various sizes. Please contact us for your requirements
EUV, VUV, X-RAY Spectroscopy Camera Applications
- EUV Lithiography
- Soft X-ray Spectroscopy
- Plasma Emission Spectroscopy
- High harmonic Generation Spectroscopy
- NEXAFS Spectroscopy
- Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering
ALEX-S Full Frame Deep Cooling CCD Camera for Spectroscopy
greateyes Vision software
The greateyes Vision software suite provides access to all camera functionalities. It includes comprehensive visualization, 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.
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
- Language support in English and German
- Comprehensive visualization and image manipulation routines
- Runs on 32/64-bit Windows systems
Items included with your ALEX-s EUV, VUV, X-ray spectroscopy camera
- GE-VI01 – greateyes Vision software suite for Windows
- GE-SDK01 – SDK for Windows (based on C/C++)
- GE-USB5m3 – 5m USB 3.0 cable type A to type C
- GE-GigE5m – 5m Ethernet cable
- GE-StoB2m – 2m SMB to BNC connection cable
- GE-POW01 – Camera power supply with cabling
- GE-ManCam – Camera instructions manual
