C9546 Datasheet, PDF (1/8 Pages) Hamamatsu Corporation – HIGH-SPEED GATED IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNITS

PRELIMINARY
HIGH-SPEED GATED
IMAGE INTENSIFIER UNITS
C9016-2x, C9546, C9547 SERIES
LLeft: C9016-2x series + Controller, Center: C9546 series, Right: C9547 series
OVERVIEW
FEATURES
Image intensifiers (I. I.) are devices capable of intensifying an im-
age at high gain and high-speed gating (electronic shutter opera-
tion). This allows them to capture "instantaneous images" of ultra-
fast phenomena that occur in extremely short periods of time. Ha-
mamatsu C9016-2x, C9546 and C9547 series image intensifier
units consist of a compact head that integrates an image intensifier
with a high-speed gate operation circuit and a remote controller.
Built-in image intensifiers are available with two standard photoca-
thodes which are GaAsP photocathode and multialkali photoca-
thode. The GaAsP photocathode is ideal for low-light-level imaging
in the visible region such as for fluorescence observations. The
multialkali photocathode on the other hand offers high sensitivity
over a wider spectral response range from the UV through near IR
region so observations can be made at various wavelengths.
A high-speed shutter camera can easily be configured by simply
connecting the image intensifier head to the front of a CCD cam-
era. Various types of CCD cameras can be optically connected
through a relay lens or by fiber coupling for highly efficient light
transmission from the image intensifier. CCD cameras with fiber
optic window are available as options. Image intensifier gain can be
adjusted from the remote controller or a PC (personal computer)
through USB interface (Ver. 1.1 compatible with Windows 2000 /
XP). Built-in over-light protection circuit allows using these image
intensifier units without having to worry much about the input light
level.
GHigh Speed Gating
C9016-2x Series: 20 ns ~
C9546 series: 3 ns ~
C9547-01/-02: 5 ns ~
C9547-03/-04: 10 ns ~
GGate Operation in Accordance with Input Gate
Pulse Width and Its Repetition Rate
GSuperior Shutter Ratio Even in UV region
MCP gating: C9546, C9547 series
GHigh Performance Image Intensifier
High quantum efficiency: GaAsP model
Wide spectral response: Multialkali model
High resolution and High gain
GBuilt-in Protective Circuit Prevents Damage
from Excessive Light
APPLICATIONS
GAnalysis of High-speed Phenomenon
Engine combustion state
Plasma emission / Discharge / PIV / Flow / Spray and so on.
GImaging of Low-light-level Emission and Fluorescence
Time resolved fluorescence imaging for dyed cell/tissue