| 16-bit ADCs @ 250kHz. |
12-bit ADCs @ 150kHz. |
| PCI computer interface. |
ISA computer interface. |
| 10 Acquisition channels for simultaneous, bi-directional data acquisition. |
5 acquisition channels. |
| 2 Digital data channels built into system. |
N/A |
| 50% to 100% faster scans: 1 ms/line or 2.5 frames/second at 128 x 128 pixel resolution. |
N/A |
| 16-bit DACs @ 250 kHz for spectroscopy. |
12-bit DACs @ 150kHz. |
| 4 DAC outputs for both DACs |
Only 2 DACs. (One, for instance, for spectroscopy and the other for approach.) |
| XPMPro software routes DAC functions via Mux board. |
Manual cable switching when changing experiments. |
| Modeless menus allow parameter changes during imaging. |
Must interrupt scan to change parameters. |
| Sub-millivolt least significant bit (LSB) resolution over ±10V range, selectable in software. |
5mV LSB resolution. |
| Real time slicing of ramp and discrete spectroscopy during data acquisition. |
For discrete spectroscopy only. |
| Dual DAC in discrete spectroscopy. |
N/A |
| Photon counting versus z while ramping voltage in spectroscopy. |
N/A |
| Graphical laser alignment tool in software. |
N/A |
| Unlimited customized color map storage. |
6 fixed color maps. |
| New advanced and interactive HSV color wheel interface. |
Limited customization. |
| Intuitive and improved histogram equalization. |
N/A |
| Smoother histogram images with variable bin heights. |
Fixed-size bins. |
| Drift data automatically logged to file. |
N/A |
| Variable, user-defined pixel ranges: (64 - 8192) x (64 - 8192) resolution. |
1024 x 1024 maximum pixel resolution. |
| Rectangular pixel dimensions. |
Square pixel areas only. |
| Processed data saved alongside original in same file. |
N/A |
| File conversion of common types, including: .SM2, Omicron, and many DI formats. |
N/A |
New Ring Buffer function auto saves in the event of power loss or system failure. Saves even partial scans that were interrupted. |
N/A |
| Windows 2000 and XP. |
MS-DOS / Windows 9.x |
| Multitasking. |
Single-tasking. |
| Image processing, data analysis, and file browsing while acquiring data. |
N/A |
| Run other Windows programs when analyzing and processing data. |
N/A |
| Dual monitor support. |
N/A |
| View all 10 data acquisition windows simultaneously. |
4 data acquisition windows. |
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Intuitive menus and layout. |
N/A |
| Faster layout of acquisition setup parameters. |
N/A |
| Revamped, modern look and feel. |
N/A |
