Cooled CCD from Raptor Photonics delivers readout noise

Feb. 19, 2013
The Kingfisher V, a deep-cooled, vacuum-based CCD camera, has a sensor that can be cooled down by water or air to Δ -111°C, providing dark current 0.000001 eps.
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The Kingfisher V, a deep-cooled, vacuum-based CCD camera, has a sensor that can be cooled down by water or air to Δ -111°C, providing dark current 0.000001 eps. It has 4.54 × 4.54 μm pixels, quantum efficiency of up to 77%, and readout noise <1.5 e. The 16 bit Interline Frame Transfer camera offers monochrome and color options.
Raptor Photonics
Larne, Northern Ireland

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PRESS RELEASE

RAPTOR LAUNCHES KINGFISHER V, ULTRA-SENSITIVE 6MP CCD COOLING TO -111°C.

Raptor Photonics, a global leader in the design and manufacture of high performance digital cameras has launched the Kingfisher V, a deep cooled vacuum based CCD using Raptor's revolutionary new vacuum technology called PentaVacTM.

According to Mark Donaghy, Raptor's VP of Sales & Marketing, "The Kingfisher V is our deep cooled version of the Sony ICX694 6MP sensor. This is our first camera using PentaVacTM technology, enabling us to cool the sensor down to -111°C.

"The Kingfisher V has 4.54 µm x 4.54 µm pixels enabling ultra sharp image resolution and QE of up to 77%. The extremely low dark current of 0.000001 e/p/s is achieved by deep cooling, either by water or air. Cooling to -111°C will enable long exposure times and with readout noise of less than 1.5 electrons Kingfisher V is the perfect camera for staring applications," he continued.

"The Kingfisher V is a 16 bit Interline Frame Transfer CCD with both monochrome and colour options. It is an ultra-compact and rugged camera designed to MilSpec standards. The PentaVacTM vacuum has a lifetime warranty. We see huge potential for this camera in the research market especially in fluorescence applications," he finished.

To find out more about the Kingfisher V, visit http://raptorphotonics.com/products/category/scientific-ccd-14

About Raptor Photonics
Raptor Photonics Limited is a global leader and manufacturer of high performance, industrial-grade and extremely rugged ultra low light digital & analogue cameras. Raptor specialises in complete cameras and core engine solutions using CCD, EMCCD, Scientific CMOS and SWIR sensor technology. The extreme low light capability of Raptor's cameras makes them ideal for day/night surveillance, homeland security and scientific markets. Raptor Photonics Ltd is a registered ISO 9001:2008 company and is headquartered in Larne, Northern Ireland.

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