This graph shows how the EM Gain setting on the software is related to the actual
electron multiplication factor for various temperature settings. Again the figures are
typical.
1000
-60C
-50C
-40C
-30C
100
-20C
10
1
0
20
40
Note: At gain setting 0, the Electron Multiplication process is disabled, and amplification does not take place
60
80
100
120
Gain Setting on Software (EM Gain)
140
160
180
200
EMCCD GAIN
220
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