Evolve 512 EMCCD for Biomedical Research0 pages

P R O D U C T D ATA S H E E T

Evolve™ 512
EMCCD CAMERA
The Photometrics Evolve 512 OEM is the ultimate deep-cooled, backthinned EMCCD camera. Years of engineering expertise have enabled
Photometrics to perfect every element of this camera. It offers builders of
sophisticated, life-science instrumentation, the world’s first revolutionary
Advanced Feature Set. These features were specifically designed for
EMCCD cameras, in a mechanical package that is more conducive for
instrument mounting.
Each of the Evolve camera’s advanced features can easily be enabled
or disabled by the camera user via software control. This functionality
enhances the quantitative nature of the camera while simultaneously
allowing researchers to concentrate on acquiring image data relevant to
their work.
Since the Evolve 512 camera control is provided through a standard PVCAM
API, instrument builders have chosen to offer it as a high performance
upgrade to their instruments based on routine PVCAM cameras.

F E AT U R E S

BENEFITS

EM gain

Very high sensitivity
Low-noise, impact-ionization process

Back-illuminated EMCCD

CCD97 or CCD97-X (with eXcelon technology), highest available quantum efficiency
(>90% peak QE)

Intelligent FPGA design

Precise linearization of EM gain
Self-calibrating linearization ensures truly quantitative data consistently, time and again
Ensures bias stability to guarantee a stable background

PAR feedback system

Delivers unsurpassed EM gain stability for outstanding signal fidelity across 16 bits

(Photometrics Active Regulation)
ACE technology
(Advanced Clocking Enhancement)

Pixel-clock timing resolution 12x better than other EMCCD cameras
Provides lowest noise floor and minimizes generation of spurious charge and
background events

10-MHz readout

Excellent for high-speed image visualization

5- and 1-MHz readout

Perfect for high-precision photometry

Dual amplifiers

Select readout mode via software for optimized (1) high-speed / high-sensitivity
performance (EM) or (2) wide-dynamic-range performance (traditional CCD mode)

Exclusive eXcelon Technology
(optional)

Anti-Etaloning in near IR wavelengths