iStar Series – ICCD & sCMOS detectors
Andor’s ICCD and sCMOS detectors deliver ultra-fast, high-sensitivity imaging, ideal for plasma diagnostics and combustion studies. With nanosecond gating, high dynamic range, and customizable optics, they enable precise time-resolved measurements in the most demanding environments.
ICCD & sCMOS Detectors for Plasma Diagnostics & Combustion – iStar Series
Extracting the very best from intensified CCD and sCMOS imaging sensor technologies.
The iStar series combines high-resolution sensors with exceptional dynamic range to deliver sharp images and detailed spectral data. It utilizes a fiber-coupled intensifier design for superior light collection efficiency, minimizing vignetting and image distortion compared to traditional lens-coupled setups.
☑️ Superior speed up to 4,000 fps and sps
☑️ Ultra low noise for high sensitivity
☑️ NEW Ultrafast spectroscopy and multi-track
☑️ Ultimate timing accuracy with <2 ns gating
☑️ Market leading dynamic range at full speed
The iStar camera family offers high-resolution sensors for sharp images and spectral data capture with exceptional dynamic range. A fiber-coupled intensifier design ensures maximum efficiency, avoiding issues like vignetting, distortion, and light loss found in lens-coupled systems.
iStar Camera Models Comparison
| Model | iStar CCD 320 | iStar CCD 334 | iStar CCD 340 | iStar sCMOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel Matrix | 1024 x 256 | 1024 x 1024 | 2048 x 512 | 2560 x 2160 |
| Pixel Size (µm) | 26 | 13 | 13.5 | 6.5 |
| High Spatial / Spectral Resolution | – | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fast Imaging Rates | – | – | – | Yes |
| Fast Spectral Rates | Yes | Yes | – | Yes |
| Narrow-band Spectroscopy | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Simultaneous Broadband Spectroscopy | Yes | – | Yes | – |
| Extended Multitrack | – | Yes | – | Yes |
