User`s guide

SPECIAL GUIDES
SDK SECTION 9
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Output Amplifiers
Depending on the camera type and model there will be variations Output Amplifiers that can be applied to
your acquisition:
• EMCCD Gain
• Extended NIR
• High Capacity
By using the GetCapabilities function you can determine which amplifiers are available to your camera, the
ulSetFunctions field will return the revevent information.
EMCCD Gain
EMCCD is a quantitative digital camera technology that is capable of detecting single photon events whilst
maintaining high Quantum Efficiency, achievable by way of a unique electron multiplying structure built into
the sensor. If ulSetFunctions bit 5 returns 1 then EM Gain can be set by either the SetOutputAmplifier or
the SetHSSpeed functions. (figure 16).
Figure 16: Example of EMCCD Gain Pseudo Code