SOPHIA

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Next-Generation, Ultra-Low-Noise CCD Cameras

Princeton Instruments SOPHIA®, the most advanced line of ultra-low-noise scientific cameras yet, integrate precisely engineered ultra-low-noise electronics, state-of-the-art software, and proprietary new ArcTec thermoelectric cooling technology. The speed and sensitivity of the SOPHIA series make these cameras ideal for low-light-level research applications as diverse as photometry, chemiluminescence, astronomy, in vivo small animal imaging, and spectroscopy.

Key features of all SOPHIA cameras include:

Ultra-low-noise readout down to 2 e-
ArcTec™ deep cooling without chillers or cryo-coolers
Permanent vacuum guarantee
Back-illuminated CCDs deliver >95% peak QE
Patented eXcelon technology provides low fringing & enhanced sensitivity
Fast frame rate enabled by 4-port, 16 MHz readout
Fully supported by 64-bit LightField software

New! SOPHIA 4096B – Advanced features:

Better Optical Design: Improved field flattener performance with reduced
window-to-CCD distance | Minimized window thickness
Accurate CCD Positioning: Ability to “zero out” the variability in themechanical assembly |
CCD alignment for roll, pitch and translation, reducing system level adjustments
Multi-TEC Design: Guarantees even heat dissipation and withstands thermal cycling |
Ensure repeatable CCD position and alignment

As the most advanced ultra-low-noise camera platform developed to date by Princeton Instruments, the SOPHIA series provides an unprecedented combination of sensitivity, speed, and flexibility. Using the latest USB 3.0 data interface and multi-port readout capabilities up to 16 MHz, SOPHIA increases frame rates by as much as 4x while delivering the low noise typically attributed to slow-scan detectors.

“Over the past 35 years, Princeton Instruments has produced iconic cameras, spectrometers, and software — advanced scientific tools utilized by leading researchers and Nobel laureates around the world. SOPHIA extends this lineage of innovation. With ArcTec cooling technology, brand-new readout electronics, and a USB 3.0 interface all integrated via our acclaimed LightField software, we believe no other scientific-grade low-light detector can match SOPHIA’s performance and ease of use.”
– Ravi Guntupalli, VP Sales & Marketing, Princeton Instruments

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