The PI MAX® 4 improves time-resolved imaging and spectroscopy with either intensified CCD (ICCD) or intensified EMICCD (emICCD) systems. With a wide range of applications, such as plasma diagnostics, combustion and quantum computing, there is no other ICCD that can match the performance and flexibility of the PI MAX 4.
- <500 psec gating
- 1 MHz sustained intensifier gating repetition rate
- >10,000 spectra per second
- Ultimate sensitivity
- Highest linearity with emICCD option
Key Features
High Gating Speed
The PI MAX 4 delivers ultra-fast <500 psec gating without sacrificing quantum efficiency thanks to SuperHV – the latest in high-voltage gating technology. Degradation of the QE of the photocathode is avoided as intensifiers with metal-grid underlay are not used.
The PI MAX 4 is calibrated for true optical full width at half maximum, delivering high temporal resolution for effective background discrimination.
Fast Frame Rates
The PI MAX 4 achieves video frame rate at full resolution and >300 fps with reduced resolution and binning. In spectroscopy mode, it delivers >10, 000 spectra per second with sustained frame rate.
The PI MAX 4 has the ability to capture a gated image or spectrum for every pulse from high-repetition-rate lasers.
Double Imaging Feature
Taking advantage of interline CCD architecture, the PI MAX 4: 1024i is able to capture two full-resolution images with a less than 2 μsec inter-frame time.
This feature is especially useful for for particle imaging velocimetry or for real-time background/referencing where capturing two full-resolution images in a short frame time is required.
SuperSynchro Timing Generator
Controlling the intensifier gating is easy with the PI MAX 4’s built-in precision timing generator, controlling gate widths and delays in 10 psec steps.
Not only can gate widths and delays be controlled, but SyncMASTER is able to synchronize the camera with a variety of external equipment, such as pulsed lasers.
Powered by LightField Software
Powerful and intuitive software with built-in math engine allows for the complete control of cameras and spectrographs, with real-time image analysis and spectral data.
LightField software provides seamless integration of hardware controls and direct data acquisition into programmes such as National Instruments’ LabVIEW® and MathWorks’ MATLAB®. This software also fully supports IntelliCal automated wavelength and intensity calibration.
The PI MAX 4 can also be fully controlled by PICAM SDK, eliminating any overhead that can occur when communicating through other development environments.
Family Specifications
| Intensifier gating repetition rate | 1 MHz |
|---|---|
| Gating | Down to <500 psec |
| Supported interfaces | GigE |
| Dark Current | ≤ 2.5 e-/p/sec |
Camera Models
EMB: Electron multiplying back-illuminated CCD
i: interlined CCD
f: Front-illuminated CCD
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