iKon-XL Very Large Area CCD Platform

iKon-XL Very Large Area CCD Platform

The Coolest Way to Experience the Universe

Andor’s NEW iKon-XL is a TE-cooled, very large area CCD camera platform, accommodating big field of view sensors that are ideally suited to long exposure astronomy applications. Patent-pending ColdSpace™ technology cools a back-illuminated 16.8 Megapixel sensor (e2v) down to -100 °C, avoiding the requirement for liquid nitrogen or unreliable cryo coolers. Extended Dynamic Range technology is complemented by up to 18-bit digitization capability. Flexible connectivity is standard through either USB 3.0 or a long distance direct fibre optic interface. iKon-XL is a high quality, robust and ‘hassle-free’ detector solution, designed to operate with low maintenance and exceptional longevity in remote observing sites around the globe.

Model Active Pixels Cooling Pixel Size QE Read Noise

iKon-XL 231

4096 x 4112 -100 15 x 15 > 90% 2.1
iKon-XL 230 4096 x 4112 -100 15 x 15 > 90%

4.5

The iKon-XL 231 model uses the e2v CCD231-84 ‘astro’ back-illuminated sensor, offering a very large 61.4 x 61.4 mm imaging area from a 4096 x 4112 array format and 15 µm pixel size. Available with a range of sensor QE coatings, in both standard and deep depletion formats (the latter for extended NIR coverage), the model also offers the absolute best CCD performance available, combining exceptionally low read noise of 2.1 e with a very large well depth of 350,000 e.
The iKon-XL 230 model uses the e2v CCD230-84 back-illuminated sensor, offering a very large 61.4 x 61.4 mm imaging area from a 4096 x 4112 array format and 15 µm pixel size, ideal for applications such as Astronomy or X-ray/Neutron radiography.

The iKon-XL 231 can be considered the ultimate camera for challenging Astronomy observations, including exoplanet discovery, large sky surveys, photometry, astro-spectroscopy (Echelle) and debris tracking.

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