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Basic guide information, typographical conventions, and customer support contacts.
Explains the advantages of Silicon APS and electron counting for direct detection.
Details K2 Base/Summit configurations and imaging modes.
Step-by-step instructions for powering the K2 Base and Summit cameras.
Setting temperature, annealing cycles, and managing reference images.
Configuring shutter delays, dose fractionation, and linear mode operation.
Guidelines for sensor maintenance, protection, and auto retraction.
Instructions for software installation and camera control within DigitalMicrograph.
Steps for calibrating magnification at low and high magnifications.
Detailed specifications for K2 Base and K2 Summit cameras.
K2 camera support in Gatan software and integration with other hardware.
Method to test reference image quality and detect fixed pattern noise.
| Technology | CMOS |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Detector Type | Direct Detection |
| Frame Rate | 400 fps |
| Compatibility | TEM |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +40°C |