x-ray spectroscopy camera

ALEX-s | Deep Cooling CCD Camera for VUV, EUV & X-Ray Spectroscopy

Photon Energy Range

5 eV - 20 keV

Resolution

1024 x 256 - 4096 x 4096

Pixel pitch

13 µm x 13 µm - 26 µm x 26 µm

Sensor mode / Frame rate

Global shutter / 0.2 - 23 fps

Readout noise

2.5 - 6.0 e- rms

Camera Dimensions

8.3 cm (3.27ʺ) × 10.0 cm (3.94ʺ) × 13.1 cm (5.16ʺ)

Based on a unique platform concept, the low noise ALEX-s line of scientific CCD cameras offers vacuum interface for spectroscopy in the VUV, EUV, soft and hard X-ray range. Incoming photons are directly detected by the CCD sensor. Beside the precise measurement of high energy radiation, the detectors exhibit a high sensitivity in the ranges NIR, VIS and UV as well.

All greateyes ALEX-s cameras combine scientific CCD sensors with ultra-low noise electronics for optimal detection of weak signals. Select among different spectral sensitivities and flange types to find the best solution for your imaging or spectroscopic application. The full frame CCD sensors are cooled by multi-stage Peltier elements. The ALEX-s low noise CCD cameras provide a rich set of functionalities including flexible binning operation, various trigger and synchronization modes, software switchable gain as well as temperature monitoring of the sensor and the Peltier hot side.

Why choose the ALEX for your VUV, EUV, and X-RAY applications?

  • 18-bit digitization: True 18-bit resolution utilizes the full potential of sensors’ well capacity
  • >99.5% Linearity: Quantification made easy with best in class linearity
  • USB 3.0 & GigE data interface: Enables high data transfer rates and long working distance
  • Remote Camera Diagnostic: Brings faster service and diagnostics, saves additional costs and downtime
  • 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 the highest frame rates
  • Compact size: Suits the demanding requirements of modern experimental set-ups

Click HERE to learn more.

Looking for a fully in-vacuum camera? Check out the GE-VAC. 

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

Based on a unique platform concept, the low noise ALEX-s line of scientific CCD cameras offers vacuum interface for spectroscopy in the VUV, EUV (XUV), soft and hard X-ray range. Incoming photons are directly detected by the CCD sensor. Beside the precise measurement of high energy radiation, the detectors exhibit a high sensitivity in the ranges NIR, VIS and UV as well.

All greateyes ALEX-s x-ray spectroscopy cameras for VUV, EUV (XUV), soft and hard X-ray range combine scientific CCD sensors with ultra-low noise electronics for optimal detection of weak signals. Select among different spectral sensitivities and flange types to find the best solution for your imaging or spectroscopic application. The full frame CCD sensors are cooled by multi-stage Peltier elements. The ALEX-s low noise x-ray CCD cameras provide a rich set of functionalities including flexible binning operation, various trigger and synchronization modes, software switchable gain as well as temperature monitoring of the sensor and the Peltier hot side.

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 of the ALEX X-Ray CCD Spectroscopy Camera

  • 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

Visit the manufacturer’s Website at: www.greateyes.de

Also check out the ELSE and GE-VAC by greateyes.

For more high performance CMOS and CCD Cameras that Axiom Optics has to offer, click HERE.

Spectral Range

X-RAY (100 – 10,000 eV), VUV / EUV (6 – 100 eV)

Resolution

4096 x 4096 (16.8 MP), 2048 x 2048 (4.2 MP), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP)

Applications

Physics

Manufacturer

Greateyes

Sensor Technology

CCD

Pixel Pitch

13 µm x 13 µm, 13.5 µm x 13.5 µm, 15 µm x 15 µm

Frame Rate

< 10 fps

Readout Noise

2 – 10 e-

Interface

USB, GigE

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