The iXon Ultra represents a significant advancement in EMCCD technology, offering unparalleled speed and sensitivity for imaging applications. With its market-leading back-illuminated 512 x 512 frame transfer sensor, the iXon Ultra is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of modern microscopy. The sensor's readout has been overclocked to 17 MHz, enabling a remarkable frame rate of 56 frames per second (fps) in full frame mode. This acceleration does not compromise the camera's exceptional single photon sensitivity or its quantitative stability, making it an ideal choice for researchers who require both speed and precision.

One of the standout features of the iXon Ultra is the new Optically Centred Crop Mode, which enhances frame rate performance from centrally located regions of interest (ROIs). This is particularly beneficial for super-resolution microscopy, where both speed and sensitivity are crucial. The camera's advanced performance attributes, such as deep vacuum cooling to -100°C and extremely low spurious noise, are complemented by Andor's patented EM gain recalibration technology (EMCA™), ensuring consistent and reliable results.

The iXon Ultra is designed with user convenience in mind, featuring plug-and-play USB connectivity and a lower noise conventional CCD mode. An additional Camera Link output allows for direct data access, facilitating on-the-fly processing which is essential for data-intensive applications like adaptive optics. The Count Convert functionality enables real-time data acquisition in units of electrons or incident photons, while OptAcquire offers one-click optimization for various application conditions, enhancing the versatility of this powerful imaging tool.