TRiCAM | Time-Resolved Intensified CMOS Camera
Sensor technology
Intensified CMOS
Resolution
1920 x 1200 / 2.3 MP
Pixel pitch
5.9 µm x 5.9 µm
Sensor mode / Frame rate
Global shutter / 162 fps
Readout noise
14 e- rms
Interface
USB 3.0
Description
Specifications
Applications
DownloadsLow Light Intensified Camera
The TRiCAM is an intensified camera designed for scientific and industrial use, offering:
- Low-light level imaging
- Ultra-short exposures via fast gating
- Frequency domain imaging using lock-in detection
The TRiCAM (Time Resolved intensified Camera) features a 1.4-megapixel interline CMOS sensor, fiber optically coupled to a Gen II or Gen III image intensifier for optimal transmission efficiency. It offers high sensitivity down to the single photon level and acquisition speeds up to 162 fps, making it suitable for ultra-fast imaging in both the time and frequency domains.
Time-Domain Imaging with TRiCAM G
The TRiCAM G model is equipped with an integrated timing pulse generator and gate unit. The LI-Capture software allows control over gate width, gate frequency, delay, gain, and binning. Two synchronized TTL output signals (Output A and B) are available for driving pulsed lasers or LEDs.
Frequency Domain Imaging with TRiCAM M
The TRiCAM M model supports gain modulation up to 120 MHz (standard) and can be extended with an external signal generator. A single-chip digital synthesizer ensures low phase noise for frequency domain imaging.
Customizable Solutions
The TRiCAM can be customized with different image intensifier tubes to match specific applications. Various models cover a range of spectral sensitivities, phosphors, spatial resolutions, gains, linearities, minimum gate widths, and gating frequencies. This flexibility allows for an optimal setup for any imaging need.
| Camera Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1920 x 1200 pixels : 5.86 μm square pixels |
| Dynamic Range/ Max. frame rate at full resolution | 72 dB / 162 fps |
| Read out noise/ Integration time control | 6 eˉ / 0.005 ms – 3.2 s |
| Selectable region of interest | 1920 x 1200 @ 128 fps (12 bit) or 162 fps (10 bit)Â |
| Digitization | 10 or 12 bit (selectable)Â |
| Triggering | External trigger input LVTTL ; Trigger output LVTTLÂ |
| Lens mount | C-mount (F-mount upon request)Â |
| Intensifier models | Single-stage MCP Gen II or Gen III (filmless)Â |
| Input diameter | 18 mm |
| Sensitivity and Spectral range | TRiCAM G: see graph below |
| Phosphors | TRiCAM M: S20, S25, GaAs, GaAsP (blue curves in graph below) TRiCAM G: P20,P24,P43,P46; TRiCAM M: P43Â |
| Sensor coupling | Tapered fiber optics 1.33:1Â |
| Photon gain (max) | S20: 40000, S25: 30000, GaAs: 30000, GaAsP: 50000Â |
| Equivalent background input | S20: 0.006 photo eˉ/pix/s, S25: 0.008 photo eˉ/pix/s, GaAs: 0.024 photo eˉ/pix/s, GaAsP: 0.006 photo eˉ/pix/s |
| Spatial resolution bare intensifier | Gen II: up to 69 lp/mm, Gen III: up to 64 lp/mm |
| Image Intensifier | |
|---|---|
| Intensifier Models | Single stage MCP GenII or GenIII (filmless) |
| Input Diameter | 18 mm |
| Sensitivity and spectral range phosphors | TRiCAM G: see graph below (top-left);TRiCAM M: S20, S25, GaAs, GaAsPTRiCAM G: P20,P24,P43,P46; TRiCAM M: P43 |
| Sensor coupling | Tapered fiber optics 1.0:0.6 |
| Photon Gain (max) | S20: 40000, S25: 30000, GaAs: 30000, GaAsP: 50000 |
| Equivalent Background Input | S20: 0.006 photo eˉ/pix/s, S25: 0.008 photo eˉ/pix/s,aAs: 0.024 photo eˉ/pix/s, GaAsP: 0.006 photo eˉ/pix/s |
| Spatial Resolution bare intensifier | Gen II: up to 69 lp/mm, Gen III: up to 64 lp/mm |
| Gating Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Models | TRiCAM G 40n | TRiCAM G 2n |
| Min. gate width (FWHM) | 40 ns | Gen II: < 3 ns, Gen III: 5 ns |
| Max. repetition frequency | 100 kHz | 300 kHz |
| Gate pulse width control | 40 ns – 5 s, 20 ns resolution | < 3 ns – 10 s, 10 ps resolution |
| Gate delay time control | 0 – 5 s, 20 ns resolution | 0 – 10 s, 10 ps resolution |
| Dead time after trailing edge | 200 ns | 100 ns |
| Pulse generator resolution; jitter | 20 ns; 10 ns | 10 ps; < 35 ps |
| Insertion delay | 100 ns | 65 ns |
| Trigger input | TTL | TTL |
| Output A/B pulse width control | 0 | 5 ns – 10 s, 10 ps resolution |
| Output A/B delay control | N/A | 0 – 10 s, 10 ps resolution |
| Interface | USB3.0 | USB3.0 |
| Programmable gate trains | N/A | Available |
| Modulation Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| TRiCAM M | ||
| Frequency range | 100 kHz – 120 MHz (standard), up to at least 250 MHz with an external signal generator | |
| Frequency adjustment resolution | 1 kHz | |
| Frequency deviation | 100 PPM | |
| Phase adjustment range | 0 – 360° in 1° steps, phase deviation < 0.01° | |
| Harmonics suppression | Better than 25 dB | |
| High light level protection | Integrated intensifier protection, switches off all DC and AC power | |
| Output 1. TRiCAM: | ||
| AC Signal Level | Adjustable from –30 to 0 dBm | |
| AC Signal after amplification | 50 Vpp max. | |
| Output 2. Lightsource Programmable Options: | ||
| a) Multi-LED | ||
| AC Signal Level (DC Current adjust) | Adjustable in 250 steps (0 – 1000 mA, 12 bit) | |
| b) Modulated laser diode | ||
| AC Signal Level (DC level adjust) | 0.00 – 1.00 V peak-peak (0.00 – 1.00 V) | |
| c) AOM for CW Laser | ||
| AC Signal Level | 0.00 – 1.00 V peak-peak | |
| Frequency | Half the frequency of output 2 | |
| Modulation input | Input for external modulation signal, 250mV (peak-peak), 50Ω | |
| External trigger input | LVTTL (high frequency mode only), 50Ω | |
| Trigger input | Available upon request | |
| Monitor output | Output modulation signal monitor | |
| Interface | USB 3.0 | |
| TRiCAM GM, as TRiCAM M plus: | ||
| Frequency Range | 0-100 kHz | |
| Min. gate width (FWHM)Â | 40 ns | |
| Gate Pulse width control | 40 ns – 10 s, 10 ps resolution | |
| Gate Delay time control | 0 – 10 s, 10 ps resolution | |
| Dead time after trailing edge | 100 ns | |
| Pulse generator resolution (jitter) | 10 ps ( < 35 ps)Â | |
| Insertion delay | 45 ns | |
| Trigger input | 3.5 V – 5.0 V 50 Ω | |
| Output A/B pulse width/delay control | Fully programmable, 50Ω source impede |
Capture Software
Capture is a unique software solution designed to control and acquire recordings from up to nine streaming intensified high-speed cameras (Intensifier + Streaming Camera + Frame Grabber). It is compatible with popular S series Vision Research streaming cameras, as well as Silicon Software, Euresys, and Pleora frame grabbers.
With Capture, you can:
- Trigger a Recording with Precision: Use the Trigger Offset feature to start recording at the exact right moment.
- Trim Your Recordings: Easily cut down your footage to the essential parts.
- Export in Multiple Formats: Save your videos in a variety of widely-supported file formats.
Capture makes intensified high-speed imaging straightforward and efficient, whether you’re working with single or multiple camera setups.
