Combining these devices with closed-loop feedback control from our OptoLED has key advantages in live-cell recordings where short and long term intensity variations can be a problem with alternative light sources.
The ultra-high stability and “instantaneous” (sub-microsecond) vibration-free switching and intensity modulation are valuable in a wide range of applications such as combined imaging and electrophysiology, voltage sensitive dye studies and high-speed tracking. The facility to “gate” the light source directly from the camera and thus only expose the specimen whilst the camera is integrating helps to reduce photo-bleaching / photo-damage and also prevents bleedthrough during frame readout or rolling shutter artefacts.
Ultraviolet and white LEDs are also available for uncaging applications and brightfield illumination. The rapid modulation and ability to accurately define independent illumination areas for different wavelengths makes the OptoLED the ideal source for Optogenetics. The power supply allows devices to be transiently overdriven to 5A to give increased optical intensity whilst fully protecting the LED from damage.
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Cairns’s design ethos is based on compatibility across a wide range of manufacturers. In the rare case where we do not have a compatible part, we have a custom design team available to provide a solution.
We provide a comprehensive 12-month warranty on all our products.
We aim for a delivery time of 2-4 weeks. However, the specific delivery time will be confirmed at the point of order.
We offer full training and support across our entire product range.
Yes, we have full custom design capabilities and a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers available to provide a solution that meets your needs.
Our CellCams are supported in Micro-Manager and we have a full SDK available.
