Princeton Instruments (PI), as a world-class manufacturer of high-performance, high-sensitivity cameras, pursues excellence in every specification. PI’s scientific-grade CCD cameras, Electron Multiplying CCDs (EMCCD), and InGaAs NIR detectors not only deliver outstanding sensitivity and fast response, but also earn a stellar reputation for quality and stability.
PIXIS Series (CCD Cameras)
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PIXIS:100 | PIXIS:400 | PIXIS:1024 |
Product Features:
- Broad sensitivity from ~120–1100 nm
- Unique vacuum technology
- Supports various CCD sizes with flexible readout
- Deep cooling down to –90 °C
Specifications:
Model | PIXIS:1024 | PIXIS:1300 | PIXIS:2048 | PIXIS:100 | PIXIS:400 | PIXIS-2K | PIXIS-256 |
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Active Pixels | 1024×1024 | 1340×1340 | 2048×2028 | 1340×100 | 1340×400 | 2048×512 | 1024×256 |
Pixel Size | 13×13 μm | 20×20 μm | 13.5×13.5 μm | 20×20 μm | 20×20 μm | 13.5×13.5 μm | 26×26 μm |
Sensor Type | BRX, BR, BX, B, BUV, F | BX, B, BR, F | BRX, BR, BX, B, BUV, F | BRX, BR, BX, B, F | BRX, BR, BX, B, F | BX, B, BUV | BR, E |
Readout Amplifier | Single | Dual | Dual Mode | Dual | Dual | Dual Mode | Single |
ProEM Series (EMCCD Cameras)
Product Features:
- EM gain technology
- Ultra-low dark current, high sensitivity
- Deep cooling to –80 °C
- Typical dark current < **0.001 e⁻/px/s**
Specifications:
Model | ProEM HS:512BX | ProEM HS:1KBX3-10μm | ProEM HS:1024BX3 | ProEM:16002 | ProEM:16004 |
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Active Pixels | 512×512 | 1024×1024 | 1024×1024 | 1600×200 | 1600×400 |
Pixel Size | 16×16 μm | 10×10 μm | 13×13 μm | 16×16 μm | 16×16 μm |
Dark Current (e⁻/px/s) | 0.001 | 0.0002 @ –70 °C 0.04 @ –55 °C | 0.0002 @ –70 °C 0.04 @ –55 °C | <0.01 @ –60 °C | <0.01 @ –60 °C |
NIRvana Series (InGaAs NIR Cameras FA)

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NIRvana: HS | NIRvana: 640 | NIRvana: LN |
Product Features:
- Large pixels (20×20 μm)
- Low dark current <50 e⁻/px/s
- Exposure from μs to minutes
- Typical dark current <0.001 e⁻/px/s
Specifications:
Model | NIRvana: HS | NIRvana: 640 | NIRvana: LN |
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Wavelength Range | 900–1700 nm | 900–1700 nm | 850–1550 nm |
Active Pixels | 640×512 | 640×512 | 640×512 |
Pixel Size | 20×20 μm |
Imaging Area | 12.8×10.24 mm |
Dark Current (e⁻/px/s) | <500 | <40 | <10 |
Recommended Exposure | 2 μs–1+ min | 2 μs–10+ min | 1 s–60+ min |
Frame Rate | 250 fps | 110 fps | 2.5 fps |
PyLoN-IR Series (InGaAs NIR Cameras LA)

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PyLoN-IR: 1024 Series |
Product Features:
- Liquid-nitrogen cooling to –100 °C
- Supports extended exposures
- Ultra-low read noise
- Built for extreme low-light NIR tasks
Specifications:
Model | PyLoN-IR: 1024-1.7 | PyLoN-IR: 1024-2.2 |
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Wavelength Range | 800–1700 nm | 1000–2200 nm |
Active Pixels | 1024×1 |
Cooled Temp. | –100 °C |
Min Exposure | 20 μs |
Typical Read Noise | Low Gain | <40 e⁻ RMS |
Comparison Summary:
- PIXIS: Ideal for standard high-sensitivity imaging – strong cooling, flexible architecture.
- ProEM: Suited for low-light, fast imaging – EM gain boosts SNR.
- NIRvana: InGaAs NIR cameras for scientific NIR applications.
- PyLoN-IR: Liquid-nitrogen cooling, long exposures – for extreme low-light NIR imaging.
For application-specific recommendations (Raman, fluorescence, IR spectroscopy, photoluminescence, etc.), see our article:
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