sCCD01AM Scientific Camera
Product Introduction
The sCCD series addresses high-sensitivity and low-noise spectroscopic and low-light imaging applications, utilizing Teledyne e2v high-performance CCD devices (such as CCD261) with high quantum efficiency and low readout noise in the 250–1050 nm wavelength range, suitable for Raman spectroscopy, photoluminescence/fluorescence, hyperspectral imaging and other weak signal detection scenarios. Typical configurations feature 15 µm pixels and 2048 × 264 resolution in linear/area array combinations, balancing photon collection capability with spectral resolution.
The camera incorporates TEC cooling with closed-loop temperature control, achieving sensor operating temperatures approximately 40 °C below ambient, and employs anti-condensation optical structures to ensure stability and dark current suppression under low-temperature and long-exposure conditions. The camera supports 8/16-bit data output with built-in buffering, providing USB3.0 and GigE high-speed links (model-dependent) to meet continuous high-speed acquisition requirements and long-term experimental link reliability.
Supporting free-running, software/hardware triggering and external device timing synchronization, the system provides ToupView/CLView and cross-platform SDK (Windows/Linux; C/C++/C#/Python/MATLAB) for convenient system integration and secondary development.
Key Features
- Teledyne e2v high-sensitivity CCD (such as CCD261), optimized for low-light/spectroscopic applications
- Spectral response 250–1050 nm, quantum efficiency up to 95 % @ 800 nm (device-dependent)
- Resolution 2048 × 264, 15 µm pixels; effective sensor format approximately 30.72 mm × 3.96 mm
- Low readout noise: typical 3 e⁻ rms (model/readout mode dependent)
- Shutter type: global exposure (CCD), suitable for Raman/hyperspectral synchronized acquisition
- TEC cooling with closed-loop temperature control, typical ΔT ≈ 40 °C (below ambient), significantly reducing dark current
- Anti-condensation optical structure, suppressing condensation under low-temperature and long-exposure conditions
- Data interface: USB3.0/GigE
- Data bit depth: 8-bit/16-bit
- Built-in 512 MB buffering (4 Gb DDR3), ensuring stable transmission
- Operating temperature: −30 ~ +45 °C; storage: −40 ~ +60 °C; humidity: 0–95 %RH (non-condensing)
- Lens mount: TBD (subject to final model specifications)
- Power supply: 12 V adapter; optimized for extended stable operation (model-dependent)
- Environmental adaptation: −30 ~ 60 °C, 20–80 %RH (non-condensing, model-dependent)
- Bundled ToupView/CLView; providing Windows/Linux SDK (C/C++/C#/Python/MATLAB)
- Supporting field firmware upgrade; compliant with CE/FCC/RoHS (model-dependent)
Product Details
| Specifications | |
| Model | sCCD01AM |
| Sensor | Teledyne e2v CCD261 (sCCD) |
| Shutter Type | Global shutter |
| Color Type | Monochrome |
| Resolution | 0.54 MP (2048×264) |
| Sensor Size | 30.72 mm × 3.96 mm |
| Sensor Diagonal | ≈1.22" (physical diagonal) |
| Pixel Size | 15 µm × 15 µm |
| Performance Parameters | |
| Frame Rate | TBD @ 2048×264 |
| Bit Depth | 8/16-bit |
| Dynamic Range | TBD |
| Sensitivity | TBD |
| Interface Parameters | |
| GPIO | TBD |
| Lens Mount | TBD |
| Data Interface | USB3.0/GigE |
| Power Supply | 19 V 4.74 A DC |
| Physical Parameters | |
| Dimensions | 100 mm × 80 mm × 79.25 mm |
| Weight | TBD |
| Environmental Parameters | |
| Operating Temperature | -30 °C ~ +45 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 0–95% |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C ~ +60 °C |
| Storage Humidity | TBD |
| Other Parameters | |
| OS Support | Windows/Linux |
| Certification | TBD |
Product Overview
sCCD01AM is a scientific-grade cooled camera featuring a Teledyne e2v CCD261 (sCCD) line scan image sensor with high quantum efficiency and low-noise imaging capabilities. It is designed for applications requiring exceptional sensitivity, such as Raman spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, and low-light fluorescence imaging.
- High-Performance Sensor: 0.54 MP (2048×264) line scan resolution with 15 µm × 15 µm pixel size, sensor size of 30.72 mm × 3.96 mm
- Global Shutter Design: Features Global shutter readout for complete instantaneous imaging, ideal for high-speed moving object detection and precision spectral measurement
- Flexible Data Interface: Compatible with USB3.0/GigE data interface, image output format supports 8/16-bit to meet various system integration requirements
- Efficient Cooling System: Built-in high-efficiency cooling module reduces sensor temperature approximately TBD below ambient, effectively suppressing dark current and thermal noise
- Multiple Operating Modes: Supports external trigger and continuous acquisition modes to adapt to different experimental workflows, with GPIO trigger interface
- Robust Durable Design: Overall dimensions of 100 mm × 80 mm × 79.25 mm with operating temperature range covering -30 °C ~ +45 °C , widely suitable for high-precision imaging tasks in demanding environments
- Software and Development Support: Bundled with ToupView image processing software and Windows/Linux platform SDK, supporting C/C++, C#, Python and other mainstream development languages for scientific research and system integration
Key Performance Indicators
Line Scan Resolution
0.54 MP (2048×264)
Pixel Size
15 µm × 15 µm
Professional Imaging Features
Spectral Imaging Optimization
Line scan CCD design optimized for Raman spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging and other applications, delivering exceptional spectral resolution and sensitivity
Deep Cooling Technology
High-efficiency cooling system achieves -40 °C temperature reduction, significantly reducing dark current for ultra-low noise imaging
Global Shutter
True global shutter readout with no rolling shutter distortion, perfect for high-speed moving samples and transient phenomena capture
Low-Light Imaging
High quantum efficiency combined with deep cooling enables high-quality imaging under extremely low light conditions
Typical Application Scenarios
Raman Spectroscopy
High-sensitivity line scan detector perfectly matches the imaging requirements of Raman spectrometers
Hyperspectral Imaging
Line scanning method builds hyperspectral data cubes, suitable for materials analysis and remote sensing
Low-Light Fluorescence
Ultra-low noise characteristics capture weak fluorescence signals, ideal for biological imaging applications
Why Choose sCCD01AM
The sCCD01AM scientific-grade cooled CCD camera is specifically designed for high-end spectral analysis and low-light imaging applications. Its exceptional quantum efficiency, deep cooling capability, and global shutter technology make it the ideal choice for precision scientific research including Raman spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, and fluorescence detection. The robust industrial-grade design and comprehensive software support ensure stable and reliable imaging performance in various demanding environments.
sCCD01AM Product Manual
PDF format, includes detailed technical specifications and dimensional structure
SDK Development Kit
Supports Windows, Linux, macOS and other platforms
3D Model Files
STEP format, for mechanical design integration
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about scientific-grade CCD camera expertise
Advantages: Extremely high quantum efficiency and linear response, low noise, excellent imaging quality, suitable for high-precision applications such as spectroscopy, astronomy, and microscopy.
Disadvantages: Slower readout speeds, higher power consumption, and relatively higher manufacturing costs.
In-Depth Product Introduction
CCD Structure and Operating Principles
CCD sensors consist of arrays of capacitors that complete imaging by transferring charge row by row. After each exposure, pixel charges are sequentially transferred and converted to voltage output. This analog approach provides extremely low noise and high consistency.
Exceptional Sensitivity and Stability
Due to CCD's large full-well capacity and minimized readout circuitry, they possess extremely high signal-to-noise ratio and quantum efficiency (QE), making them suitable for detecting extremely weak light signals such as fluorescence, spectral signals, and astronomical imaging.
Readout Speed and Architecture Selection
Scientific CCDs typically support adjustable readout speeds from 0.1–20 MHz to accommodate different application requirements. Full-frame structures provide the highest QE, frame-transfer architectures enable rapid storage, and interline transfer structures reduce smear.
Cryogenic Cooling and Dark Current Control
sCCDs are commonly equipped with thermoelectric (TE) or liquid nitrogen cooling systems to reduce dark current, improve SNR, and enhance imaging stability under long exposure and low light conditions.
High Dynamic Range and Linear Response
CCDs achieve high linearity and wide dynamic imaging, suitable for complex scene grayscale quantification, spectral analysis, and high dynamic range applications.
Primary Application Areas
Applications of scientific-grade CCD cameras across various fields
Astronomical Imaging
Extremely low noise and high quantum efficiency make sCCDs ideal for deep space observation, planetary imaging, and spectral analysis, supporting long exposures to capture faint starlight.
Fluorescence/Spectroscopic Microscopy
High sensitivity and linear response characteristics, suitable for fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET), Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence lifetime imaging, and other quantitative analysis applications.
High Dynamic Range Imaging
Wide dynamic range and high bit depth can simultaneously capture bright and dark details, suitable for material inspection, quality control, HDR imaging, and other industrial applications.
X-ray/Neutron Imaging
High quantum efficiency and low noise characteristics, combined with scintillators, enable high-quality X-ray and neutron imaging for non-destructive testing and materials science research.
Cold Atom and Quantum Imaging
Ultra-low noise and high sensitivity, combined with deep cooling, can detect single photon events, suitable for BEC, ion trap, quantum dot, and other frontier physics research.
Spectral Analysis
Excellent linear response and stability, combined with spectrometers for precise spectral measurements, widely used in chemical analysis, environmental monitoring, and other fields.
sCCD Technical Advantages Summary
- Extremely low readout noise
- High quantum efficiency (QE >95%)
- Excellent linear response
- Supports long exposure times
- High dynamic range imaging
- Deep cooling capability
- Single photon detection capability
- Stable and reliable imaging quality