iKon-M SY

10eV

100eV

1keV

100keV

10keV

Soft X-rays

YEAR

Hard X-rays

VACUUM

WARRANTYHigh Energy Detection

Photon Energy

High Energy Imaging,
Light-tight, -100ºC
Direct Detection

Features and Benefits‘Standalone’ Soft X-ray Imaging @ -100°C• ‘Standalone’ Beryllium window •1
200 µm thick Beryllium foil window asstandard

Andor’s standalone USB 2.0 iKon-M SY 934 series feature a high-QE, back-illuminated, soft X-ray• TE cooling down to -100oC
Critical for elimination of dark current• UltraVacTM
Critical for sustained vacuum integrity and tomaintain unequalled cooling, year after year
• Peak QE of 95%
High detector sensitivity• 13 x 13 μm pixel size
Optimal balance of dynamic range andresolution• Ultra-low noise readout
Intelligent low-noise electronics offer themost ‘silent’ system noise performance
available• Multi-Megahertz pixel readout
High frame rates achievable (5 MHz invisualization mode, 50 kHz for the highest
sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio)• Enhanced baseline clamp
Quantitative accuracy of dynamicmeasurements• Cropped sensor mode
Specialized acquisition mode for continuous
imaging with fast temporal resolution• USB 2.0 connection
USB plug and play – no controller box

optimized sensor for direct X-ray detection and is ideal for low flux, low photon energy research.
A convenient Beryllium foil window blocks visible wavelengths with minimal ‘Beam Hardening’ oflower energy X-rays.
This 1024 x 1024 sensor array with 13 x 13 μm pixels offers high dynamic range and high spatialresolution. Seamless software selection of a range of kHz and Multi-MHz readout speeds provide
exceptionally low readout noise and faster frame rates respectively.

Specifications Summary
Active pixels

1024 x 1024

Sensor size

13.3 x 13.3 mm

Pixel size (W x H)

13 x 13 µm

Active area pixel well depth (typical)

100,000 e-Maximum readout rate

5 MHz

Read noise

2.9 e-Maximum cooling-100ºC

Frame rate

4.4 fps (full frame)

Beryllium foil thickness

200 µm• Integrated in EPICS
Platform is fully integrated into the EPICS
control software

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Direct Detection

Key Specifications
Model number
Sensor options

DY934P

DY934P-BR-DD• BN: Back illuminated sensor - no AR coating• BR-DD: Back Illuminated, Deep Depletion CCD withfringe suppression• FI: Front illuminated sensor
Active pixels •21024 x 1024

Pixel size

13 x 13 μm

Image area

13.3 x 13.3 mm with 100% fill factor

Minimum temperatures •3
Air cooled
Coolant recirculator
Coolant chiller, coolant @ 10ºC, 0.75l/min-80ºC-95ºC-100ºC

Blemish specification

Grade 1 sensor as per manufacturer definition

Advanced Specifications•4Dark current, e-/pixel/sec •5@ -100°C

0.000120.00047

Pixel readout rates5, 3, 1, 0.05 MHz

Output node capacity

250,000 e-Pixel well depth

100,000 e-

Read noise (e-) •60.05 MHz
1 MHz
3 MHz

2.9
6.6
11.6
18.0

5 MHz •9

3.7
6.6
10.0
15.0

Linearity •7

Better than 99%

Digitization

16-bitVertical clock speed

11.3 to 67.3 µs (software selectable)

4.25 to 64.25 µs (software selectable)

Frame Rates•81 MHz

50 kHz Precision photometry mode
Binning

Full Frame

512 x 512

256 x 256128 x 128

Binning

Full Frame

512 x 512

256 x 256128 x 128

1x1

0.04

0.1

0.2

0.4

1x1

0.91.8

3.5

6.9

2x2

0.2

0.2

0.4

0.8

2x2

2.9

4.3

7.5

13.5

4x4

0.6

0.6

0.9

1.5

4x4

7.9

9.4

14.8

24.6

8x8

2

1.2

1.7

2.8

8x8

18

18.2

26.6

40.7

16 x 16

5.1

2.3

3.2

5

16 x 16

33.4

31.6

43

59.8

•93 MHz

5 MHz Visualization mode

Binning

Full Frame

512 x 512

256 x 256128 x 128

Binning

Full Frame

512 x 512

256 x 256128 x 128

1x1

2.6

5.2

1018.6

1x1

4.4

8.5

16

28.8

2x2

6.3

10.9

19.3

33.2

2x2

8.4

15.9

28.5

47.6

4x413.4

20.9

34.2

53.5

4x4

15.6

28.1

47

70.8

8x8

25.1

36.3

54.4

76.5

8x8

27.3

45.8

69.4

93.5

16 x 16

41.5

56.1

76.5

97.1

16 x 16

43.6

66.9

91.2

111.5

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Quantum Efficiency Curves100124•10

Wavelength (nm)
1.24

12.4

0.124

0.0124

BN (15 μm epitaxial)
BR-DD (40 μm epitaxial)

90

FI (15 μm epitaxial)
80

Quantum efficiency (%)

7060
50
4030
2010010100

1000

10000

100000

X-ray energy / eV

200 µm Beryllium Foil Transmission

Photoelectrons v Incident X-rays

10000

100%Andor gives 8% higher
transmission @ 3 keV

Photoelectrons per detected X-rayTransmission [%]80%•1060%

200 micron Andor standard
250 micron industry standard

40%

1000

10020%

100.1

110Energy [keV]

0%
1000

10000

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Creating The Optimum Product for You
DY934P- BR-DD -T2
example shown

Step 1.

Sensor
TypeStep 2.

Choose the sensor type option
Description

CodeBack Illuminated CCD#BNBack Illuminated, Deep Depletion CCD with fringe
suppression and AR coating

BR-DD

Front Illuminated CCD

FI

Select the required accessories and adapters
Description

Accessories &Adapters

Order CodeRe-circulator for enhanced cooling performance

XW-RECR

Oasis 160 Ultra compact chiller unit

ACC-XW-CHIL-160

USB Extender: Icron USB 2.0 Ranger 2201 (100 m) - EU/UK/USACC-USBX-EU
ACC-USBX-UK
ACC-USBX-US

A optional lockable USB connector and cable are also available on request.

Step 3.

Select the required software
The iKon-M SY requires at least one of the following software options:Solis Imaging A 32-bit and fully 64-bit enabled application for Windows (XP, Vista, 7 and 8) offering rich functionality for dataacquisition and processing. AndorBasic provides macro language control of data acquisition, processing, display and export.

SoftwareAndor SDK A software development kit that allows you to control the Andor range of cameras from your own application.
Available as 32 and 64-bit libraries for Windows (XP, Vista, 7 and 8), compatible with C/C++, C#, Delphi, VB6, VB.NET, LabVIEWand Matlab. Linux SDK compatible with C/C++.

Have you found what you are looking for?
Need to detect harder X-rays? Andor offers a range of Indirect Detection cameras (HH/HF range) which are compatible
with industry-standard scintillators.
Need a specific mounting? Contact our experienced design team so we can make the perfect fit.
Need a camera for VUV X-ray spectroscopy? Andor’s specialist spectrographic cameras (SO 920 or SO 940) are ideallysuited for vacuum spectrographs.
Need a customized version? Please contact us to discuss our Customer Special Request options.

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Direct DetectionProduct Drawings
Dimensions in mm [inches]

Third-angle projection

nn = pixel 1, 1

Weight: 2.2 kg [4 lb 13 oz]

Best Practice Guidelines• When not in use the window should be covered and protected.
• Not suitable for mounting to vacuum chamber.
• Due to the exposed nature of the window, care should be taken with the camera, as damage can easily occur through mishandling or by contamination.
• If due to accident or misuse the window becomes contaminated, please contact Andor immediately for advice on cleaning.
• The Beryllium foil window is very brittle therefore extreme care should be taken to avoid shock damage. If the foil is broken there is a health risk. Pleasecontact Andor for further information if required.

Connecting to the iKon-M SY
Camera ControlConnector type: USB 2.0
TTL / Logic
Connector type: SMB, provided with SMB - BNC cable
Fire (Output), External Trigger (Input), Shutter (Output)
I2C connector
Compatible with Fischer SC102A054-130
Shutter (TTL), I2C Clock, I2C Data, +5 Vdc, Ground

Applications GuideRRRRRRR

X-ray Laser Development
X-ray Plasma Diagnostics
Soft X-ray Imaging
X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)
X-ray Spectroscopy
Phase Contrast Imaging

Minimum cable clearance required at rear of camera
90 mm5

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Direct Detection

Order Today
Need more information? At Andor we are committed to finding
the correct solution for you. With a dedicated team of technicaladvisors, we are able to offer you one-to-one guidance andtechnical support on all Andor products. For a full listing of ourregional sales offices, please see: www.andor.com/contact
Our regional headquarters are:Europe 				Japan
Belfast, Northern Ireland 			Tokyo
Phone +44 (28) 9023 7126			
Phone +81 (3) 6732 8968
Fax +44 (28) 9031 0792			
Fax +81 (3) 6732 8939
North America				China
Connecticut, USA 				Beijing
Phone +1 (860) 290 9211			
Phone +86 (10) 8271 9066
Fax +1 (860) 290 9566			
Fax +86 (10) 8271 9055

Items shipped with your camera:
1 x 2 m SMB-BNC connection cable
1 x 3 m USB 2.0 cable Type A to Type B
1 x PS-25 power supply with mains cable
1 x CD containing Andor user guides
1 x Individual system performance bookletFootnotes: Specifications are subject to change without notice1.

IMPORTANT: Due to the Be window there is a limited warranty on the sensor. For full details of Andor’s
Warranty Policy please refer to our webpage at http://www.andor.com/contact_us/support_request/. For key
information on handling precautions for SY/HY systems, please refer to the Best Practice Guidelines on page
5. Note permanent damage can easily occur due to misuse.

2.
3.

Edge pixels may exhibit a partial response.
Stabilized cooling temperatures are given for slowest readout speed. Use of faster readout speeds (in orderto achieve faster frame rates) may require a higher cooling temperature to be selected. Specified minimum
air cooled temperature assumes ambient temperature of 25°C. Specified minimum temperature with coolant
assumes coolant temperature of 10°C.

4.

Figures are typical unless otherwise stated.

5.

Dark current measurement is averaged over the CCD area excluding any regions of blemishes.

6.

Readout noise is for the entire system and is taken as a mean over the sensor area excluding any regions ofblemishes. It is a combination of sensor readout noise and A/D noise.

7.

Linearity is measured from a plot of counts vs exposure time under constant photon flux up to the saturation
point of the system

8.

The frame rates shown are for the BR-DD model, for a range of binning or array size combinations. Allmeasurements are made with 4.25 µs vertical shift speed. It also assumes internal trigger mode of operationand minimum exposure time.

9.

5 MHz is for focusing/visualization mode only.

10. Quantum efficiency as provided by the sensor manufacturer.
11. The graph shows photoelectrons generated as a function of photon energy of incident X-ray.

Minimum Computer Requirements:

Operating & Storage Conditions• 3.0 GHz single core or 2.4 GHz dual or quad core

• Operating Temperature 0°C to 30°C ambientprocessor• 2 GB RAM• 100 MB free hard disc to install software(at least 1GB recommended for data spooling)• USB 2.0 High Speed Host Controller capable ofsustained rate of 40 MB/s
• Windows (XP, Vista, 7 and 8) or Linux• Relative Humidity < 70% (non-condensing)

FM40523

EMS91062• Storage Temperature -25°C to 50°C
Power Requirements• 100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Labview is a registered trademark of National Instruments.
Matlab is a registered trademark of The MathWorks Inc.

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