ORIUS™ TEM CCD CAMERAS

The SC1000 ORIUS™ CCD camera is the latest generation of large format (11 Megapixel) retractable and fiber-optical coupled CCD cameras. Built with state-of-the-art CCD electronics and improved mechanical design, this new family of TEM camera provides exceptional image quality with fast speed that guarantees the best price-performance value in the market.

MATERIAL SCIENCE

Dark Field Image from the encircled reflections in the SAED revealing nanoscale γ´´ precipitates and eta-Ni3Ti plate-shaped precipitates. The γ´´ has a DO22 structure, whereas the eta has a hexagonal structure. Inset: [011] SAED pattern from IN718 Ni-base superalloy showing reflections from the γ matrix, γ´´ precipitates and eta-Ni3Ti plate-shaped precipitates. Samples/images courtesy of Vijay K. Vasudevan, University of Cincinnati.

LIFE SCIENCE


Image of myelinated nerve recorded with ORIUS™ SC1000W (35mm mount) CCD camera. TEM magnification = 85kx at 80kV. Image courtesy of Kenneth L. Tiekotter, University of Portland.

RAPID VIEWING
The SC1000 offers a high speed (>14 fps - frames per second) image viewing mode. This allows the user to search areas within the sample quickly and efficiently. The high speed viewing mode also allows the user to replace the traditional TEM viewing screen. Operations such as microscope alignments and focus can be performed with high precision using the camera display instead of the TEM viewing screen.

IN-SITU OBSERVATION AND DIGITAL STREAMING VIDEO (DSV)
Another benefit of the high frame rate of the SC1000 is the capability of TEM in-situ observations. The SC1000 can output high quality (dark and gain corrected) LIVE images via a digital video stream. The digital video stream can then be recorded by using any third party video capture/editing software and saved in industry standard format (AVI and MPEG). Utilizing DSV your images can also be viewed by a remote computer via the internet or high speed network for purposes of remote education and diagnosis.

LARGE FIELD OF VIEW
For applications requiring a large field of view, the 35mm port SC1000W allows the user to view and record images from a sample area larger than conventional photographic film. This is the preferred configuration for most imaging applications in life science that require large fields of view.

HIGH RESOLUTION
The bottom mount SC1000B allows the user to view and record high resolution images with ease. This is the preferred configuration for most materials science imaging applications.

DIFFRACTION
Viewing and recording electron diffraction patterns have been one of the most challenging tasks for CCD cameras. Charge overflow to the neighboring CCD pixels (blooming) can occur due to pixel saturation from the high intensity diffraction spots. This produces strong intensity streaks in the recorded diffraction patterns. The CCD sensor in the SC1000 eliminates any streaking with the excellent built-in anti-blooming capability (100x full-well).

ANALYTICAL COMPATIBILITY
The retractability of the SC1000 ensures complete compatibility with a wide range of TEM equipment, such as Gatan GIF or ENFINA™ spectrometer systems. This provides you with a TEM that has both high-resolution digital imaging and analytical capabilities.

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Please contact your local Gatan Sales office for camera specifications and complete ordering information.