Synapse High End USB CCD With E2V Chips For Spectroscopy

• High Sensitivity & Low Noise
  
• Excellent Linearity
  
• Thermoelectric Cooling
  
• Hi-Speed USB
  
• Auxiliary Signal Input
  
• Built-in Shutter Driver
  
• Flexible Triggering

Synapse CCD is the complete solution for modern spectroscopic measurements from simple absorbance to the most difficult Raman or photoluminescence measurements. This compact CCD detector is designed to interface with all HORIBA Jobin Yvon spectrometers and provide highly sensitive detection for any experiment.

High Sensitivity & Low Noise

The Synapse CCD is the next generation in detection electronics, offering unparalleled sensitivity and extremely low noise. The low-noise amplifiers are located next to the CCD sensor to minimize any noise from the external environment.

Signal Linearity

The Synapse's electronics are specifically designed to provide excellent signal linearity over the entire dynamic range. This allows for more accurate data and better results over a wide variety of signal levels. To ensure such high performance, each Synapse CCD is tested for linearity, full well capacity and read noise values.

Thermoelectric Cooling

Dark current reduction is the primary reason for cooling a CCD detector. The Synapse uses thermoelectric cooling to -70°C, which reduces dark current levels to a minimum without the hassles of liquid nitrogen. The CCD sensor is placed in a hermetically-sealed, single window vacuum chamber for maximum cooling performance and a maintenance-free lifetime.

Auxiliary Signal Input

The Synapse CCD brings the flexibility of spectroscopic data acquisition to the next level by providing an input for a separate voltage or current signal, such as a PMT, silicon photodiode, or InGaAs solid state detector. This additional input can be used for a multitude of purposes including as an automatic reference detector for reference power correction or to extend the wavelength range of your spectrometer by using an InGaAs or Germanium photodiode. In the reference mode, the auxiliary input records data at the same time as the CCD exposure. As a separate data acquisition channel, this input can be used to scan the spectrometer past the usable wavelength range of silicon into the NIR. Only HORIBA Jobin Yvon offers this additional capability standard on all Synapse CCDs.

USB 2.0 Interface

The Synapse CCD uses a high-speed USB 2.0 interface which allows for a fast, simple computer connection. It quickly connects to our powerful SynerJY® software for easy detector and spectrometer control and data acquisition. For more customized experiments, the Synapse CCD can also be used with our Software Development Kit (SDK) or LabVIEW VIs to provide full control over every aspect of the detector and measurements.

Flexible Triggering

The Synapse CCD has a set of programmable TTL edge triggers for experimental interactions. The input trigger is used to start an acquisition while the output trigger is programmable to act as an exposure monitor or a readout monitor.

Built-In Shutter Driver

As a spectroscopic CCD, the Synapse uses a shutter to control exposure time and to perform dark subtraction for correct spectral acquisitions. Unlike other CCD cameras that require an extra module, the Synapse CCD has a shutter drive circuit built in for quick connection to a shutter and correct data collection from the first acquisition.