Perkin Elmer Squirrel Frame Grabber

The PerkinElmer Squirrel Frame Grabber is a PCI-based image acquisition board engineered for high-speed capture and control of 16-bit data from PerkinElmer Radiation Imaging Detectors through the HIIB interface. This compact board delivers deterministic image acquisition with bus-master DMA capability, scatter-gather support, and flexible triggering options—essential for demanding scientific and industrial imaging workflows.

– Technical Specifications

• Data Format: 16-bit acquisition from PerkinElmer Radiation Imaging Detectors (RID)
• Interface: HIIB (High-speed Industrial Interface Bus) for detector control and data transfer
• PCI Bus: 32-bit, 33 MHz; PCI 2.2 compliant
• DMA Controller: Bus-master with scatter-gather capability for linear image sequence storage
• Bandwidth: Typical > 80 MB/s; peak 132 MB/s
• Data Transfer Speed: Up to 132 MB/s peak (PCI); 90 MB/s average; ~40 MB/s typical with fast PCI-to-memory chipset
• Power Consumption: +5 V at 0.5 A typical (0.7 A max); +3.3 V at 0.18 A typical (0.2 A max)
• Dimensions: 120 mm × 107 mm
• Operating Temperature: −10°C to +60°C
• Storage Temperature: −10°C to +60°C
• Humidity Range: 5% to 90% RH

– Key Features

• Offset and gain image acquisition with automatic correction routines
• Pixel-wise mean correction using loaded PxlMask maps
• External triggering generation via TTL signals (SMB-Subclic connectors)
• Serial configuration bus for camera mode control
• 50-PIN mini delta ribbon connector for HIIB cable attachment
• /FR_ENB and FR_SYNC externally connectable as TTL signals

– Software & Integration

Supported by HEIMANN SOFTWARE LIBRARY (HSL)—a 32-bit DLL for Win32 platforms (Windows 98/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP)—which integrates detector functions into image processing workflows. Provides parallel interface for data acquisition and serial control pathways.

– Typical Applications

Radiation imaging, high-speed scientific detector systems, industrial X-ray and scintillation imaging requiring deterministic frame capture and real-time correction workflows.