Cricket2 advanced image intensifier adapter

Cricket™² advanced image intensifier adapter

Name: Cricket™² advanced image intensifier adapter
Brand: Exosens

The Cricket™² is a plug-and-play image intensifier camera attachment device enabling low light level imaging or single photon imaging functionality and extremely high shutter speeds for every CCD or CMOS camera. Equipped with industrial-leading Photonis Image Intensifier technology, and Recognized for best value, Cricket™² sets an unmatched standard for connectivity with scientific microscopes and cameras. For researchers who dedicate time to science rather than instrument setup.

Configure your Cricket™²

Turn your camera into a scientific grade intensified imaging solution

Available with full range of Photonis Image Intensifier Tubes

Ultra high speed electro optical shutter functionality

Compatible with all c-mount CCD and CMOS cameras

Cricket™² advanced image intensifier adapter

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Specifications

Mechanical connections
Lens mount interface	c-mount
Camera mount interface	c-mount

Electrical connections
PSU	Micro-Usb(100mW @ 5 Volt)
Gating (Optional)	SMA Connector (50 Ω)
Gain control integrated	Lemo connector (0-5V)

Mechanical specifications
Housing material	Aluminum (Black anodized)
Housing dimension (HxWxL)	95x58x112
Weight	450 grams

Optical specifications
2/3" Sensor format	4:3 aspect ratio
1/1.2" Sensor format	16:10 aspect ratio
Magnification	1:1

Cricket™² Image Intensifier specifications

Basic operation

The IIT is the actual image intensification device embedded in the Cricket™² and is capable of enhancing a low light level image up to 400.000 times in the case of a single MCP-based IIT. The optical image input is converted to photoelectrons at the Photocathode. The photoelectrons are drawn by an electrical field into the MCP where they impinge multiple times on the inner walls and thereby multiplies several thousands of times. The electrons then hit the phosphor screen where they are converted back to an optical image.

Image intensifier

Input window	Quartz or Glass (Fiber/mgF2 optional)
Photocathode	Hi-QE range, SolarBlind or Broadband
Micro Channel Plate	High resolution, Hi-CE (Collection efficiency) (High dynamic range optional)
Phosphor type	P43 or P46

Normal Gating (Optional)

Gate unit	Integrated
Gate on/off	0-5 Volt (TTL)
Gate on/off time (HI-QE Red)	30ns
Gate on/off time (Other)	200ns
Gate repition rate	20 kHz
Delay time (gate to cathode)	100ns
Rise time	20ns
Fall time	20ns

Fast gating (Optional)

Gate unit	External
Gate on/off	0-5 Volt (TTL)
Gate on/off time	3ns
Gate repition rate	300 kHz
Gate repition rate (burst)	2,5 MHz
Delay time (gate to cathode)	100 ns
Jitter	30 ps RMS

Description

The Cricket™² is a plug & play camera image intensifier attachment enabling low light level imaging and extreme high shutter speeds for CMOS and CCD cameras. The Cricket™² fitted with a Single MCP (Micro Channel Plate) based IIT (Image Intensifier Tube) enables an all in one camera upgrade for high resolution, low light level imaging. By straight forward C-Mount attachment and USB power supply, the Cricket™² offers an unmatched standard for connectivity.

High speed gating down to 3ns for time-domain imaging using the photocathode as electro-optical shutter. High repetition rate up to 300 kHz and 2.5 MHz in burst mode. Cricket™² is an all in one solution with integrated optics and electronics.