Marana sCMOS
Description
Marana is Andor’s latest high performance sCMOS camera platform, ideal for diverse applications within the physical sciences such as astronomy, Bose Einstein Condensation, quantum optics, hyperspectral imaging, neutron tomography and fast spectroscopy. Both Marana models feature 4.2 Megapixel sensors, 95% Quantum Efficiency (QE) and market-leading vacuum cooling to -45 °C, making Marana the most sensitive back-illuminated sCMOS platform available. Andor’s unique capability to deliver the ultimate in sCMOS sensitivity means Signal to Noise can be optimized under light starved conditions, ideal for tracking smaller orbital objects, spectroscopic detection of trace concentrations and BEC fluorescence detection of discrete numbers of atoms/ions. Higher sensitivity also means that exposure times can be shortened, facilitating faster frame rate measurements of dynamic processes.
Crucially, Marana sCMOS reads out 4.2 Megapixel high resolution arrays in less than 50 milliseconds, while maintaining very low read noise; hundreds of times faster than a similar resolution CCD detector.
The innovative ‘dual-amplifier’ approach to extended dynamic range is ideal for accurately visualizing and quantifying challenging scenes that have both extremely weak and bright regions, such as solar measurements and spectroscopic materials characterisations. Furthermore, to achieve best-in-class quantification accuracy, Andor have implemented enhanced on-head intelligence to deliver market-leading linearity of > 99.7% across the whole dynamic range, ideal for accurate photometry.
Marana 4.2B-11: This large field of view option utilizes a unique Anti-Glow Technology approach that enables one to usefully access the entire 2048 x 2048 array, offering an impressive 32mm sensor diagonal, which in combination with fast frame rates up to 24 fps (16-bit) and 48 fps (12-bit), renders the camera ideal for large sky scanning astronomy applications such as orbital debris tracking and Near Earth Asteroid detection. It is also ideal for dense multi-fiber hyperspectral applications. Marana 4.2B-11 also comes with a choice of QE profiles, the UV enhanced option (‘BU’) extending usefulness towards specific application requirements between 260nm and 400nm.
Marana sCMOS
Specifications |
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| Sensor Type: | sCMOS |
| # Pixels (Width): | 2048 |
| # Pixels (Height): | 2048 |
| Pixel Size (Square): | 11 um |
| Peak Quantum Efficiency: | 95 % |
| Full Frame Rate: | 48 fps |
| Bit Depth: | 85,000 bit |
Features
All Marana Models
- Up to 95% QE & lowest noise
Maximum signal to noise for light starved measurements. Detect smaller orbital debris; BEC fluorescence. - Vacuum cooled to -45°C
Very weak signals require lowest noise floor and longer exposures: Don’t be restricted by camera thermal noise! - 4.2 Megapixel
High pixel resolution, maintaining image clarity over an extended field of view
The ONLY vacuum back-illuminated sCMOS - Andor’s proprietary UltraVac™ technology protects the sensor from (a) QE degradation, and (b) moisture condensation
- Extended Dynamic Range (EDR) Mode
‘One snap quantification’ across the full dynamic range - perfect for Photometry.
> 99.7% linearity. Market leading quantitative accuracy over the whole signal range. - Fan and liquid cooling as standard
Liquid cooling for maximum sensitivity. - Adaptive Optics Ready
Minimize lag after data collection - transfer of row data immediately after exposing.
Marana 4.2B-11 (11 μm pixels)
- Anti-Glow Technology
Suppresses the effects of sensor amplifier glow, allowing access to the full 4.2 Megapixel array. - 11 μm pixels and 32 mm sensor diagonal
Largest field of view sCMOS, compatible with wide range of acquisition times. Large sky scanning;Tomography. - UV-Sensitive
High QE between 200 – 400nm. Ideal for UV wafer inspection.
NEW Marana 4.2B-6 (6.5 μm pixels)
- 6.5 μm pixels
Smaller pixels better suited to some optical systems, e.g. echelle astrospectroscopy and cold atom imaging. - USB 3.0 and CoaXPress connectivity options
USB 3.0 provides flexibility. CoaXPress enables the highest speeds to capture the most dynamic events - Low Noise Mode
Further reduces read noise floor at expense of pixel well depth, while maintaining a fast frame rate. - Ideal when highest possible sensitivity is a priority.
High Speed Mode - Acquire images at high speeds of up to 74 fps in full frame 16-bit mode via CoaXPress! Boost speeds even further using regions of interest.
- Superfast Spectroscopy Ready
On-head vertical pixel binning, ideal for dynamic spectroscopy (up to >25,000 spectra/sec).
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