iKon-L SY

10eV

100eV

1keV

100keV

10keV

Soft X-rays

High Energy Detection

Photon Energy

High Energy Imaging
Be Windows, Direct Detection
4 Megapixel

Hard X-rays

Features and Benefits

Large Area ‘Standalone’ High Energy Imaging• ‘Standalone’ Be filter •1
250 µm Beryllium window with a back filledchamber as standard

Andor’s iKon-L SY 936 is designed to block unwanted visible light with it’s built in Beryllium foil

• Peak QE of 95%
High detector sensitivity• 13.5 x 13.5 µm pixel size
Optimal balance of dynamic range andresolution• Large area 2048 x 2048 sensor
Large field of view and high resolution• Up to 5 MHz pixel readout •9Slower readout for low noise, faster speeds
for dynamic processes and 5 MHz for
focusing mode

window while allowing the lowest X-ray photon energies to be imaged. The 2048 x 2048 array and13.5 x 13.5 μm pixels combine to deliver a 27.6 x 27.6 mm active image area.
The iKon-L SY 936 offers outstanding resolution, field of view, sensitivity and dynamic range
performance. Ultimate sensitivity performance is achieved through combination of > 90% QE(back-illuminated sensor), optimally selected fibre and low noise readout electronics.
TE cooled for stable performance without the aggravation of liquid nitrogen or compressed gas
cooling, perfect for the longest of exposure times. USB 2.0 connectivity and multi-MHz readout
options enable seamless integration and operation.

Specifications Summary• USB 2.0 connection
USB plug and play – no controller box

Active pixels

2048 x 2048

• Ultra-low noise readout
Intelligent low-noise electronics offer themost ‘silent’ system noise available

Sensor size

27.6 x 27.6 mm

Pixel size (W x H)

13.5 x 13.5 µm

Active area pixel well depth (typical)

100,000 e-

Maximum readout rate

5 MHz

Read noise

2.9 e-

Maximum cooling-55°C

Frame rate

0.95 fps

Beryllium foil thickness

250 µm• Dual output
High sensitivity output for low-lightapplications, or a high capacity output for
maximum dynamic range with extensivebinning• Cropped sensor mode
Specialised acquisition mode for continuous
imaging with fast temporal resolution• Enhanced baseline clamp
Essential for quantitative accuracy ofdynamic measurements• Integrated in EPICS
Platform is fully integrated into the EPICS
control software

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System Specifications
Sensor options• BN: Back Illuminated CCD• FI: Front Illuminated CCD• BR-DD: Back Illuminated, Deep Depletion, CCD

Active pixels •22048 x 2048

Pixel size

13.5 x 13.5 µm

Image area

27.6 x 27.6 mm with 100% fill factor

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

-35ºC
-50ºC
-55ºC

Blemish specification

Grade 1 sensor as per sensor manufacturer definition

Advanced Performance Specifications•4Dark current, e-/pixel/sec •5@ -55°C

0.0175

0.07

Pixel readout rates

5, 3, 1, 0.05 MHz

Pixel well depth

100,000 e-

Read noise (e-) •6

High Sensitivity output

High Capacity output

High Sensitivity output

High Capacity output

2.9
7.0
11.7
31.5

8.7
22.2
40.2
70.3

4.3
6.8
11.7
34.1

9.5
21.8
36.3
69.4

0.05 MHz
1 MHz
3 MHz
5 MHz •9Linearity •7

Better than 99%

Digitization

16 bitVertical clock speed

38 or 76 µs (software selectable)

Frame Rates•850 kHz Precision photometry mode

1 MHz

Binning

Full Frame

1024 x 1024

512 x 512

Binning

Full Frame

1024 x 1024

512 x 512

1x1

0.011

0.023

0.046

1x1

0.221

0.433

0.835

2x2

0.04

0.059

0.102

2x2

0.662

0.993

1.67

4x4

0.155

0.138

0.213

4x4

1.594

1.947

2.951

8x8

0.482

0.293

0.42

8x8

2.912

3.266

4.571

16 x 16

1.166

0.572

0.78

16 x 16

4.152

4.71

6.204

•93 MHz

5 MHz Visualization mode

Binning

Full Frame

1024 x 1024

512 x 512

Binning

Full Frame

1024 x 1024

512 x 512

1x10.607

1.157

2.115

1x1

0.953

1.771

3.1

2x2

1.294

2.175

3.588

2x2

1.655

2.922

4.733

4x4

2.305

3.545

5.326

4x4

2.619

4.329

6.424

8x8

3.463

5.017

6.953

8x8

3.697

5.7

7.822

16 x 16

4.496

6.27

8.18

16 x 16

4.654

6.776

8.777

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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)
80Quantum efficiency (%)

706050403020
10010100

1000

10000

100000

X-ray energy / eV

250 µm Beryllium Foil Transmission

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Photoelectrons per detected X-ray

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100

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Creating The Optimum Product for You
DY936N- #FI
example shown

Step 1.

Choose the sensor type option
Description

Sensor
TypeStep 2.

Accessories &Adapters

Step 3.

CodeBack Illuminated CCD, with no AR coating#BN

Back illuminated CCD, with NIR coating

BR-DD

Front Illuminated CCD#FI

Select the required accessories and adapters
Description

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

Select the required software
The iKon-L 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, LabVIEW
and Matlab. Linux SDK compatible with C/C++.

Have you found what you are looking for?
Need a faster frame rate? Andor’s iKon-M SO 934 boasts a 1k x 1k active image area.
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 standalone camera for X-ray? A custom built Beryllium window is fitted as standard to our SY/HY range ofcameras to block visible light.
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
ideally suited for vacuum spectrographs.
Need a customized version? Please contact us to discuss our options.

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Product Drawings
Dimensions in mm [inches]

Weight: 5.5 kg [12 lb 2 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-L SY
Camera Control
Connector 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 Guide
R X-ray Laser Development
R X-ray Plasma Diagnostics
R Soft X-ray Imaging
R X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
R X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)
R Crystallography
R Phase Contrast Imaging

Minimum cable clearance required at bottom of camera
90 mm5

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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:

Footnotes: Specifications are subject to change without notice1.

1 x 2 m BNC - SMB connection cable
1 x 3 m USB 2.0 cable Type A to Type B
2 x Power supplies (PS-29 & PS-40) withassociated cables
1 x CD containing Andor user guides
1 x Individual system performance booklet

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. All cooling performance can be compromised by the environment towhich the sensor is exposed.

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 of blemishes. 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.

Typical binning or array size combinations. All measurements are made with 38.55 µs vertical shift speed. It
also assumes internal trigger mode of operation and minimum exposure time.

9.

5 MHz is for focusing/visualization mode only.

10. Quantum efficiency as supplied by the sensor manufacturer.
11. The graph shows photoelectrons generated as a function of photon energy of incident X-ray.
12. Fixing screws for mounting the flange to a vacuum chamber are not included.

Minimum Computer Requirements:

Operating & Storage Conditions• 3.0 GHz single core or 2.4 GHz multi core processor• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 30°C ambient• 2 GB RAM• Relative Humidity: < 70% (non-condensing)• 100 MB free hard disc to install software (at least• Storage Temperature: -25°C to 50°C

1GB recommended for data spooling)sustained rate of 40 MB/s

EMS91062• Maximum Bakeout Temperature: +55°C• USB 2.0 High Speed Host Controller capable of• Windows (XP, Vista, 7 and 8) or LinuxFM40523

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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