Both the Andor NewtonEM EMCCD and Newton conventional CCD detector systems have been optimized for high performance spectroscopic applications. All Newton detector systems employ low noise electronics, cooling to -100°C, up to 95% peak Quantum Efficiency (QE), multi-MHz readout, USB 2.0 connectivity and versatile readout modes.The NewtonEM employs Andor's pioneering electron multiplying CCD technology in an exclusive sensor format optimized for ultra-low light, level spectroscopy applications. The combination of the Newton's low noise electronics, high QE, fast readout, and the on-chip amplication (electron multiplication) makes this detector unbeatable for the most demanding ultra-low light level spectroscopy applications, including single photon light level spectra. Dual output amplifiers also allow the detector system to operate in both the electron-multiplication mode and the conventional low noise readout modes, making the detector even more versatile for a wider variety of applications.
The Newton series of conventional CCD detectors employ industry leading low noise CCD sensors such as the 2048 x 512 and the 1024 x 256 pixel formats optimized for spectroscopy along with the standard features of ultra low noise electronics, deep cooling, high QE, multi-MHz readout, and USB 2.0 connectivity. The Newton CCD detector also provides dual output amplifiers for user selection of high sensitivity or high capacity operating modes.
High performance, and extreme versatility make this the ideal CCD detector to use with Andor's line of Shamrock imaging spectrographs to form a very powerful spectroscopy measurement system for use in even the most demanding applications.
Features & Benefits of the Newton
- Single photon sensitivity, utilizing EMCCD Technology
- Available in exclusive EM and non-EM sensors (Andor exclusive CCD207 Full Frame sensor with L3Vision technology (or the E2V 4210 CCD sensor))
- Multi-MHz readout with USB 2.0 connectivity
- Minimum operating temperature of -100°C provides negligible dark current and optimizes EMCCD gain
- Dual output: the option of a conventional "high responsivity" output for ultra low light applications or an EM output for single photon sensitivity
- Exclusive maintenance free design from the vacuum experts. Assembled in a state-of-the- art Class 10,000 cleanroom facility Andor's proprietary UltraVac™ process (all metal, glass and ceramic) is based on military technology and has been designed for more than 25 years of maintenance free operation. You never need to repump an Andor detector
- TE cooling to a minimum temperature of -100°C with water assisted cooling and -80°C with air cooling for optimal Signal to Noise (S/N) performance
- Water assisted cooling will always be better than air-cooling. Andor doesn't restrict your choice
- Back illuminated sensors with coatings optimized to suit whatever wavelength range you are working in, with up to 95% Quantum Efficiency (QE)
- Range includes 1600 x 400, 1600 x 200, 2048 x 512 and 1024 x 256 Full Frame sensors
- Andor-Solis(s) software with friendly Windows user interface offering system integration, automation and advanced data manipulation facilities
- Available with front and back illuminated options
