Artemis CCD Limited has upgraded the performance and lens compatibility of its VS range of cameras.
The VS design is aimed at Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) of integrated imaging systems as well as low light microscopy users.
For 2014, the image digitisation speed has been increased by a factor of 3 across the range. This provides the ICX285 based VS14 with a minimum frame rate of 3fps which can be further increased to 7fps with 4x4 pixel binning - whilst maintaining a typical read noise of just 6 electrons.
The enhancement has been achieved using custom low noise electronics design combined with thermoelectric cooling of -35 degrees Celsius.
The speed improvement in low noise image acquisition combines with an existing 12MHz live view to provide both the OEM integrator and end user a highly flexible camera for low light applications.
Artemis has also adopted a C-Mount thread as the standard lens interface for the VS range. This provides the ability to attach any C-Mount lens to a VS camera without the need for an adaptor.
Chris Andrews, Artemis CCD’s sales & marketing manager said: “We listen carefully to our customers and their feedback, combined with our policy of continuous product improvement, has guided us directly to the important enhancements announced today.
Fine image quality remains our number one design criterion and for certain Life Science applications such as live cell imaging, the improvement of image acquisition speed will increase further the opportunities for the VS range.”
