ALEX CCD Cameras for Imaging and Spectroscopy in XUV/EUV/VUV/SXR/X-Ray

Based on a unique platform concept, the ALEX CCD product family offers a portfolio of scientific cameras with vacuum interface for imaging and spectroscopy in the VUV, EUV, soft and hard X-ray range. Incoming photons are directly detected by the CCD sensor.

All ALEX CCD cameras combine scientific CCD sensors with ultra-low noise electronics for optimal detection of weak signals. Select among different spectral sensitivities and flange types to find the best solution for your imaging or spectroscopic application. The full frame CCD sensors are cooled by multi-stage Peltier elements. The cameras provide a rich set of functionalities including flexible binning operation, various trigger and synchronization modes, software switchable gain as well as temperature monitoring of the sensor and the Peltier hot side.

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ALEX-S CCD Cameras for XUV/VUV/X-Ray Spectroscopy

ALEX-I CCD Cameras for XUV/VUV/X-Ray Imaging

Popular Applications

ALEX-S CCD Camera Description

This series of highly sensitive, cooled cameras with vacuum flange is equipped with ultra-low noise 18-bit readout electronics and perfectly suited for spectroscopy applications in the VUV, EUV and X-ray range up to 20 keV. Due to the large pixel size, very high signal to noise ratios are possible. The CCD detectors deliver spectra and images with outstanding dynamic range. To find the best solution for your application, we offer various flange types and sensor technologies with quantum efficiencies up to 98%.

Up to 98% peak quantum efficiency
Ultra-deep cooling to -100 °C
Formats for the ALEX-I series include:
- 1024 X 256 pixel format (26 um pixel size); Image Area: 26,6 mm × 6,7 mm
- 2048 X 512 pixel format (13.5 um pixel size); Image Area: 27,6 mm × 6,9 mm
18-bit dynamic range
Multi-MHz Readout
Max. full well capacity of 700 ke⁻
Scientific low-noise CCD sensors
Compact camera design
USB 3.0 & Gigabit Ethernet connection

ALEX-S CCD Camera Datasheet

ALEX-I CCD Camera Description

This series of highly sensitive, cooled cameras with vacuum flange is equipped with ultra-low noise 18-bit readout electronics and perfectly suited for imaging applications in the VUV, EUV and X-ray range up to 20 keV. Due to the large pixel size, very high signal to noise ratios are possible. The CCD detectors deliver spectra and images with outstanding dynamic range. To find the best solution for your application, we offer various flange types and sensor technologies with quantum efficiencies up to 98%.

Up to 98% peak quantum efficiency
Ultra-deep cooling to -100 °C
Formats for the ALEX-I series include:
- 1024 X 1024 pixel format (26 um pixel size); Image Area: 13,3 mm × 13,3 mm
- 2048 X 2048 pixel format (13.5 um pixel size); Image Area: 27,6 mm × 27,6 mm
- 4096 X 4096 pixel format (15 um pixel size); Image Area: 61,4 mm × 61,7 mm
18-bit dynamic range
Multi-MHz Readout
Max. full well capacity of 700 ke⁻
Scientific low-noise CCD sensors
Compact camera design
USB 3.0 & Gigabit Ethernet connection

ALEX-I CCD Camera Datasheet

Typical Applications for ALEX-S Include:

EUV Lithography
Soft X-Ray Spectroscopy
XUV/VUV Spectroscopy
Plasma Emission Spectroscopy
High Harmonic Generation Spectroscopy
NEXAFS Spectroscopy
Resonant Inelastic X-Ray Scattering

Applications for ALEX-I Include:

X-Ray Tomography
Fourier Transform Holography
X-Ray Fluoroscopy
Coherent Diffraction Imaging
Ptychographic Spectromicroscopy
Grazing-Incidence Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering

XUV/EUV/VUV CCD Cameras