LIDA light engine^®

Solid state illumination for color light microscopy

Enabling high-speed color transmitted light microscopy with monochrome cameras.

LIDA light engine is designed to work hand-in-hand with the latest monochrome cameras to generate RGB color transmitted light images with unprecedented sensitivity, spatial resolution, speed and color fidelity. LIDA integrates three solid state sources, including Lumencor’s patented green luminescent light pipe, with the sophisticated control electronics required for high speed synchronization of light output with camera exposure. Transmitted light images are captured in one electronically controlled high-speed sequence.

Variances associated with moving parts are eliminated, resulting in perfect alignment of pixel-registered images across the wide fields of view afforded by modern sCMOS cameras. Independent control of the intensity of the three component light sources allows balanced color rendition without resorting to extensive post-processing of images.

LIDA Light Engine Features

Sources

3 solid-state sources: Red (610–650 nm), Green (510–600 nm), Blue (420–480 nm)

Power

>500 mW total power

Speed

Maximum 1 kHz R>G>B channel switching or all channels (white) on/off

Light Delivery

Direct mount to transmitted light illumination port of microscope. Vibration-free.

Easy to Install

No replacement parts, fully pre-aligned, no routine maintenance

Warranty

36 months warranty to end user

Control Interface

USB: Control of source on/off and output intensity

 TTL: Single-line sequential R>G>B switching or 3-line independent gating of R, G and B sources. Side-panel knobs for white light output on/off and intensity level adjustment