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CoolSNAP ™ HQ2 Monochrome Datasheet
HIGH PERFORMANCE EMCCD & CCD CAMERAS FOR LIFE SCIENCES
1392 x 1040 imaging array
6.45 x 6.45-µm pixels
The CoolSNAP HQ2 Monochrome camera from Photometrics®
delivers fast, high-resolution imaging for quantitative
fluorescence microscopy applications. This cooled CCD camera
provides a large dynamic range with very low noise at both 10
MHz and 20 MHz. The fine pitch of the pixels is ideally
Primary applications
matched to the resolution of optical microscopes. Megapixel
Live-cell imaging
resolution and small pixels allow imaging of very fine detail,
High-speed emission ratio imaging
yet the pixels can be easily binned to improve sensitivity.
Low-copy gene analysis and gene expression profiling
Advanced interline-transfer CCD technology provides high
Quantitative FRET, FRAP, FISH
quantum efficiency, most notably in the near-infrared (NIR)
Luminescence
portion of the spectrum.
Featurest
Benefits
10-MHz and 20-MHz readout
Dual-mode readout for variable-speed image capture
1392 x 1040 imaging array
6.45 x 6.45-μm pixels
Resolves fine detail
Ideally matched to optical microscope
Interline-transfer, progressive-scan CCD
Electronic shuttering eliminates camera vibration and facilitates fast triggering
Flexible binning and readout
Increases signal-to-noise performance while increasing the frame rate
IEEE-1394a or PCI interface
High-bandwidth, uninterrupted data transfer with no dropped frames
Digitization
IEEE-1394a
PCI
Quantifies bright and dim signals in the same image
14-bit digitization
12-bit digitization
Thermoelectric cooling
Special cooling package virtually eliminates dark current
Enhanced quantum efficiency
Provides higher sensitivity than typical interline cameras (especially in the NIR)
C-mount
Easily attaches to microscopes, standard lenses, or optical equipment
Acquisition software
Captures, analyzes, and saves high-resolution images
PVCam
Circular buffers
Device sequencing
Supported by numerous third-party software packages
Real-time focus
Precise integration with shutters, filter wheels, etc.
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IEEE-1394a compatibility
PCI compatibility
PM-DS-010 Rev B3
Windows® XP/Vista 32 and Mac OS X
Windows XP/Vista 32, Mac OS X, and Linux® (kernel versions 2.4 and 2.6.8)
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