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Chapter 1
Description
Introduction
Overview: The Model ST-133 is a compact, high performance
CCD Camera Controller for operation with Princeton
Instruments
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cameras. Designed for high speed and high
performance image acquisition, the controller offers data transfer
at speeds up to 1 megapixel per second, standard video output for
focusing and alignment and a wide selection of A/D converters to
meet a variety of different speed and resolution requirements.
Function: Able to operate with a variety of different cameras and CCD arrays, with
support for several popular computer platforms and application software packages, the
ST-133 Controller makes it possible to assemble an image acquisition system precisely
tailored to your specific needs. In operation, analog data acquired by the camera is routed
to the controller where it is converted to digital data by specially designed, low-noise
electronics supporting a scientific grade Analog-to-Digital (A/D) converter.
Two complete analog channels, each with its own A/D converter, are available, with
switching between the two channels under software control for total experiment
automation.
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Modular Design: In addition to containing the power supply, the controller contains
the analog and digital electronics, scan control and exposure timing hardware, and
controller I/O connectors, all mounted on user-accessible plug-in modules. A
Programmable Timing Generator™ (PTG) module is also available that allows the
controller to be used in conjunction with the PI-MAX
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camera in gated experiments
without need for an external timing generator. This highly modularized design gives
flexibility and allows for convenient servicing.
Flexible Readout: There is provision for extremely flexible readout of the CCD.
Readout modes supported include full resolution, simultaneous multiple subimages, and
nonuniform binning. Single or multiple software-defined regions of interest can also be
tested without having to digitize all the pixels of the array. Completely flexible exposure,
set through software, is also fully supported.
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The ST-133 controller must be factory configured for operation with an LN-cooled detector.
For this reason, a controller purchased for operation with an LN-cooled detector can only be
used with an LN-cooled detector. Similarly, a controller purchased for operation with a
TE-cooled detector cannot be used with an LN-cooled detector.
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Depending on the camera with which the ST-133 is intended to operate, a given ST-133 may
support one or two A/D converters. The converter(s) must be specified at the time of purchase.