PanaCL

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PanaCL is a high collection efficiency CL imaging system, fitted with retractable mirror. Detector options are available, also options for a short working distance mirror, and a 'multi-signal mirror' to allow simultaneous operation with other SEM detectors (depending on configuration). There are 2 basic systems:

PanaCL

Includes:
Collector with x-y-z- adjustment and mirror retraction mechanism
Photomultiplier tube in housing (185 nm to 850 nm)
Power supply
1-channel pre-amplifier and imaging amplifier

PanaCLF

CL imaging system with optical filter holder, includes:
Collector with x-y-z- adjustment and mirror retraction mechanism, photomultiplier tube in housing (185 nm to 850 nm)
4 position mount to accept 3 standard 25 mm diameter filters plus 'straight through' position
1-channel pre-amplifier and imaging amplifier
Filter sets (either RGB or bandpass) are available as options for PanaCLF.

Alternative photomultiplier detectors are available, 'high sensitivity' detectors with Peltier cooling (requires cooling water supply ) also 'wide range' IR-sensitive detectors which require liquid nitrogen cooling. An optical switch can be provided if 2 optical outputs are required.

IRPCL

Provides single additional LN2 cooled IR diode with optical switch to extend imaging capability into infra-red. Range of diode detectors with long wavelength cut-off wavelengths extending from 1.7 to 2.3microns.
Includes PA10IR amplifier for diode imaging control

DigiScanSEM option

Desktop PA10 Photo Amplifier

Important: SEM to be fitted with Auxilliary imaging signal input.

PanaCL is manufactured for a port giving horizontal access to the SEM or microprobe.

The imaging signal is an analogue voltage which requires a free scan synchronous auxiliary analogue input on the microscope or beam control frame store. The imaging performance is therefore dependent on the flexibility of the scan generator and frame store. For low luminescent specimens, slow scanning and frame integration may be required. For best result Gatan’s DigiScan II digital beam control system is recommended.

To download a PDF with Technical note on High Spatial Resolution Cathodoluminescence, click here.