READOUT SYSTEM (HPD-TA)
Frame Grabber
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Input optics
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Output
format
Video output (Video CCD Camera)
Streak Image
Analysis
Software
Streak Image
Analysis Systems
for IBM
®
PC/AT
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Readout system
(HPD-TA)
Cooled digital camera
C4742-95 Series (ORCA)
Control unit
Camera head
Lens output
Personal computer
(IBM PC/AT Compatible)
Femtosecond Streak Camera
Mount Table A1471-12
GP-IB board
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General Outline
The HPD-TA (Temporal Analyzer) is a high-performance digital data
acquisition and control system specifically designed to read out im-
ages from the Hamamatsu streak camera’s phosphor screen. It ena-
bles precise, quantitative acquisition and pre-analysis of two dimen-
sional streak data that includes photon counting plus a full range of
data correction and calibration possibilities. It possible to select the
best camera for a given streak configuration and application. The
camera is connected to an IBM-compatible PC/AT via a frame grab-
ber board that can support real-time data transfer.
The HPD-TA allows the remote control of the C5680 via GPIB in-
terface. The entire system is controlled through a powerful but
userfriendly software application that runs on a Microsoft Win-
dows platform.
* A read out system based on the Macintosh
®
computer is also
available.
Please consult with our sales office for more details.
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Functions & Specifications
Items
Camera model
Coupling method
Resolution (pixels)
Dynamic range
Single frame
Integration
Cooled CCD version
C4742-95 Series (ORCA)
Relay lens
1280
×
1024
10 or 12 bits
16 bits
9 Hz (normal) / 18 Hz (super pixel)
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132
µs
to 10 s
on chip / into memory
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linear / nonlinear, both ax
up to 10
Binary,TIFF, ASCII
ASCII
GPIB or StatusPort
GPIB
Video version
Video CCD
Fiber optics
756
×
581
8 bits
16 bits
30 Hz
–
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40 ms or 33 ms
into memory
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linear / nonlinear, both axes
up to 10
Binary, TIFF, ASCII
ASCII
GPIB or StatusPort
GPIB
Frame rate
Superpixel mode
Subarray scan mode
Single exposure time
Analog integration
Photon counting
Dark correction
Shading correction
Curvature correction
Calibration
Multiple profiles
Data export (images)
Data export (profiles)
Streak camera interface
Other devices interf
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Computer Environment
The HPD-TA requires an industry-standard Pentium-class (or com-
patible) PC with a 32-bit Microsoft Windows version. A fast, high-
resolution graphics configuration is recommended. Depending on
the streak camera system configuration, a number of PCI and/or
ISA slots as well as a serial interface port may be occupied. (Please
consult Hamamatsu for a detailed specification for a given case.)
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