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Evolve™ 128 Datasheet
HIGH PERFORMANCE EMCCD & CCD CAMERAS FOR LIFE SCIENCES

Evolve® 128 EMCCD
24 x 24-μm pixels
tSmallest, most powerful scientific EMCCD camera on the market
tMost advanced feature set available for low-light applications
tLowest dark current available for an EMCCD camera
tLowest read noise available for an EMCCD camera
Primary applications:

Available with Exclusive

In Vivo Imaging
Calcium Imaging

tSuperb electron multiplication (EM) gain and bias stability
tMost accurate EM calibration technique in the industry

Technology

Cell Physiology

tAvailable with exclusive eXcelon™ technology

Live Cell Microscopy

tBacked by Photometrics’ worldwide support team

Single Molecule Fluorescence

tIdeal for sophisticated researcher and multi-user labs

FeaturestBenefits
EM gain

Very high sensitivity
Low-noise, impact-ionization process

Back-illuminated EMCCD

CCD60 or CCD60-X (with eXcelon technology), highest available quantum efficiency (>92% peak QE)

128 x 128 imaging array
24 x 24-μm pixels

Optimized field of view and highest sensitivity

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
(Photometrics Active Regulation)

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

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

16-bit digitization

Wide dynamic range allows detection of bright and dim signals in the same image

Frame-transfer EMCCD

100% duty cycle to collect continuous data
No mechanical shutter required

C- mount

Easily attaches to microscopes, standard lenses, or optical equipment

Turbo-1394™ interface
(IEEE-1394a)

Universally accepted interface that provides high-bandwidth, uninterrupted data transfer with no dropped frames
Windows® XP/7

PVCam®
Circular buffers
Device sequencing

Supported by numerous third-party software packages
Real-time focus
Precise integration with shutters, filter wheels, etc.

Exclusive eXcelon Technology
(optional)

Enhanced QE in Blue and near IR wavelengths
Anti-Etaloning in near IR wavelengths

*tPatent-pending Photometrics technology
PM-DS-018 Rev A6

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