Characterization of a direct detection device imaging camera for transmission electron microscopy.

Journal article

The complete characterization of a novel direct detection device (DDD) camera for transmission electron microscopy is reported, for the first time at primary electron energies of 120 and 200 keV. Unlike a standard charge coupled device (CCD) camera, this device does not require a scintillator. The DDD transfers signal up to 65 lines/mm providing the basis for a high-performance platform for a new generation of wide field-of-view high-resolution cameras. An image of a thin section of virus particles is presented to illustrate the substantially improved performance of this sensor over current indirectly coupled CCD cameras.

Authors: Milazzo, A; Moldovan, G; Lanman, J; Jin, L; Bouwer, J

• Journal: Ultramicroscopy
• Volume: 110
• Issue: 7
• Pages: 744-747
• Publication date: 2010-06-01
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ultramic.2010.03.007
• EISSN: 1879-2723
• ISSN: 0304-3991
• Language: English
• Keywords: Drosophila; Microscopy, Electron, Transmission; Virion; Equipment Design; Animals