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CoolSNAP ™ MYO Datasheet
HIGH PERFORMANCE EMCCD & CCD CAMERAS FOR LIFE SCIENCES

1940 x 1460 imaging array
4.54 x 4.54 µm pixels
The CoolSNAP MYO is a high resolution, high
sensitivity camera for moderate to low-light life
science applications. This unique cooled CCD
provides 4.54µm pixel pitch, 14-bit digitization at
20MHz, enabling high spatial resolution and an

Primary applications

optimized frame rate for live cell imaging. Its 2.8

Fixed Cell Imaging

Megapixels and a high Quantum Efficiency

Immunofluorescence

enables sensitive imaging with the option for

Cell Trafficking

binning for a higher dynamic range as well as

FRET, FRAP, FISH

increased signal-to-noise performance – all while

Near-Infrared DIC

providing an ideal pixel pitch for microscopy.

Calcium/Ion Imaging

Featurest

High spatial resolution for imaging finer details

High Quantum Efficiency

~75% peak quantum efficiency delivers high sensitivity

20 MHz read out

High Speed readout to maximize temporal resolution

USB 2.0 Interface

Easy connectibility and setup

Binning

Increase frame rate and signal-to-noise performance

14-bit digitization

Quantify bright and dim signals in the same image

Thermoelectric cooling

Stabilized cooling produces a low dark current for long exposures

Fan Disable Option

Disable the fan for vibration-sensitive applications

C-mount

Easily attaches to microscopes, standard lenses, or optical equipment

Acquisition software

Captures, analyzes, and saves high-resolution images

PVCam® Driver

Rev A2

Benefits

1940 x 1460 imaging array
4.54 x 4.54 µm pixels

Support in a wide range of third party software packages
Supported in Windows 7 64-bit/32-bit

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