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Ultrafast, Intensified Cameras

PI-MAX 4

The PI-MAX 4 improves time-resolved imaging and spectroscopy with either intensified CCD (ICCD) or intensified EMCCD (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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The new PI-MAX4:512EM has advanced our time-resolved SRS spectroscopy technique to the next level. It allowed us to capture spectra at a sampling rate of 10 kHz to keep pace with our new high-frequency laser and enabled our novel effort to develop time-series multi-scalar diagnostics in a high-pressure combustor at NASA Glenn Research Center. Unlike an EMCCD camera where gating capability is limited, the ultrafast gating of the emICCD permits me to gate-out background optical flame emission far better — without sacrificing the superior sensitivity, signal gain, and dynamic range of the EMCCD chip.

Dr. Jun Kojima, Principal Scientist, Ohio Aerospace Institute, USA

 

Family Specifications

Intensifier gating repetition rate 1 MHz
Gating Down to <500 psec
Supported interfaces GigE
Dark Current ≤ 2.5 e-/p/sec
 

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Product FOV Pixel Size QE Read Noise Dark Current FWC Sensor Price Compare Options
PI-MAX 4 1024 EMB
PM4-1024-EMB
1024 x 1024 13 µm 50% 9 e⁻ ≤2.5 e⁻/p/s 400 ke⁻ Teledyne e2v CCD201 In Production Request Info PI-MAX 4
PI-MAX 4 1024i
PM4-1024i
13.1 x 13.1 mm 12.8 µm 50% 16 e⁻ <2 e⁻/p/s 130 ke⁻ Kodak KAI-1003 In Production Request Info PI-MAX 4
PI-MAX 4 1024f
PM4-1024f
13.3 x 13.3 mm 13 µm 50% 7 e⁻ 2 e⁻/p/s 100 ke⁻ Teledyne e2v CCD47-10 In Production Request Info PI-MAX 4
PI-MAX 4 256f
PM4-256f
25 x 6.6 mm 26 µm 50% 15 e⁻ 4 e⁻/p/s 450 ke⁻ Teledyne e2v CCD30-11 In Production Request Info PI-MAX 4
PI-MAX 4 2048f
PM4-2048f
27.6 x 27.6 mm 13.5 µm 50% 12 e⁻ 0.75 e⁻/p/s 100 ke⁻ Teledyne e2v CCD42-40 In Production Request Info PI-MAX 4

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PI-MAX4-System Manual

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PIMAX4 1024 EMB Datasheet

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PIMAX4 1024f Datasheet

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PIMAX4 1024i Datasheet

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PIMAX4 1024x256 Datasheet

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PIMAX4 2048f Datasheet

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