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Raptor Photonics has launched its latest camera the Falcon III, using ground-breaking EMCCD - GEN III technology. The Falcon III incorporates a new EMCCD sensor developed by e2v which offers 1 MP resolution with 10 µm square pixels. A back-illuminated sensor offers a peak QE of  more than 95% offering unsurpassed sensitivity with a total noise floor as low as 0.01 electrons readout noise.

EMCCD - GEN III offers the combination of ultimate sensitivity and speed through a single output amplifier thereby maximizing uniformity. It is three times faster than previous generation EMCCDs with superior linearity and low gain performance. Up to 5000 x EM gain can be applied to the sensor using lower voltages resulting in reduced sensor ageing effects. The camera can be cooled to -100°C for lowest possible background events using Raptor’s long life ruggedized PentaVac vacuum technology.

Lower noise: Less than 0.01e- read noise
Faster readout: x3 faster than previous generations
Higher EM gain: up to x5000 with lower voltages
Colder: cooling down to -100°C for minimal background events
Ultimate QE: up to 95% with back-illuminated sensor

The CCD351 sensor from e2v, is the latest in backthinned EMCCD technology, designed for the most demanding high-speed, ultra-low light applications. e2v partnered closely with Raptor to push the capability of this technology and they are excited to see their newest EMCCD featured alongside Raptor’s PentaVac vacuum technology in the Falcon III; a truly innovative imaging solution.

The new cameras will run through CameraLink and will be available with a range of software drivers including MicroManager and Metamorph. They will target any low light application where speed, resolution and sensitivity matter including astronomy, adaptive optics, calcium imaging and fluorescence.