Mercury 2 CCD X-ray detector
An ideal compact two dimensional (2D) CCD detector for small molecule crystallography and general purpose X-ray Diffraction (XRD), the Rigaku Mercury 2 is part of the new generation of CCD detectors. Incorporating the Kodak® advanced front illuminated KAF-1001E CCD chip, the Mercury 2 camera offers a high-speed 1 MHz readout while providing benefits made possible by the use of Kodak Blue Plus™ indium-tinoxide (ITO) technology.
Mercury 2 Specifications
- Advanced Kodak® KAF-1001E chip
- Superior front-illuminated ITO technology
- 1024 x 1024 pixel array
- Fast 1 MHz data throughput
- Choice of 1x1, 2x2, and 4x4 binning modes
- Reliable Peltier / circulated water cooling
- Fiber optic data and communication cables
- Choice of 70 x 70 mm (square) or 75 mm (round) image area
- 2.85:1 taper demagnification (3.05:1 round)
- 16-bit hardware digitization, 20-bit software digitization
- CrystalClear™ software included
- 100 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (~350 watts)
- Warranty: parts & labor for 1 year
The Mercury 2 combines a medium format CCD, with a choice of a 70 x 70 mm square or 75 mm diameter round active area, to provide a detector specifically optimized for the sensitivity and spatial resolution needs of the small molecule and general purpose X-ray diffraction. Superior cooling reliability is accomplished using an internal thermoelectric (Peltier) cooler coupled with room temperature circulated water. Fiber optic cables provide external communications and data transfer. Thus, with outstanding readout speed, stability, ease of cooling and vacuum lifetime, the Mercury 2 provides unparalleled performance in a cost effective package.
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