Alta® ASP-F16M 4096 x 4096 pixel 9 micron Kodak scientific camera
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- 1 to 8 MHz 16-Bit digitization
- 32 MByte camera memory
- Field upgradeable firmware
- Subarray readout and fast sequencing modes
The F16M represents the next step in the evolution of the Alta line of cameras with faster readout speeds. The Alta F16M uses a very large format 16-megapixel full frame sensor with microlenses and anti-blooming gates, ideal for applications requiring large field of view, such as astrophotography, sky surveys and radiology. All Alta systems are backed by a 2 year warranty on the camera and lifetime warranty on the CCD chamber integrity.
Additional Features:
- 32/64 bit ActiveX drivers included with every system
- Programmable cooling to 45°C below ambient
- General purpose programmable I/O port
- Adjustable fan speed for low/zero vibration
- Programmable status indicators
- AR coated silica windows
- RBI pre-flash available
- Moisture free chambers
- Liquid cooling option
- Precision locking filter wheels optional
CCD Sensitivity
| CCD Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Array Size (pixels) | 4096 x 4096 |
| Pixel Size | 9 x 9 microns |
| Imaging Area | 36.8 x 36.8mm (1359mm2) |
| Imaging Diagonal | 52.1mm |
| Linear Full Well (typical) | 100K electrons |
| Dynamic Range | 79 dB |
| QE at 400nm | 42% |
| Peak QE (550nm) | 60% |
| Anti-blooming | >100% |
| Camera System Performance | |
|---|---|
| PC Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Max. Cable Length | 5 meters between hubs, 5 hubs maximum (max. total of 30m); or up to 50m with icron 2.0 Ranger extender |
| Digital Resolution | 16 bits to 8 MHz |
| System Noise (typical) | 9 e- RMS at 1 MHz |
| Pixel Binning | 1 x 1 to 8 x 4096 on chip |
| Exposure Time | 20 milliseconds to 183 minutes (2.56 microsecond increments) |
| Image Sequencing | 1 to 65535 image sequences under software control |
| Frame Sizes | Full frame, subframe, focus mode |
| Cooling (typical) | Thermoelectric cooler with forced air. Maximum cooling up to 45°C below ambient temperature. |
| Dark Current (typical) | 0.2 e-/pixel/sec (-25°C) |
| Temperature Stability | +/- 0.1°C |
| Operating Environment | -25° to 40°C. Relative humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing. |
| Power | 40W maximum power with shutter open and cooling maximum. AC/DC "brick" supply with int'l AC input plug (100-240V, 50-60Hz). Alternate 12V input from user's source. |
| Remote Triggering | LVTTL input allows exposure to start within 25 microseconds of rising edge of trigger. |
| Camera Head Size | Standard: D07. Low Profile: D11. Aluminum, hard blue anodized. 7"x7"x2.55" (17.8x17.8x6.48 cm) Weight: 4.2 lb. (1.9 kg). |
| Back Focal Distance | Standard: 1.005" (2.56 cm). Low Profile: 0.585" (1.5 cm). [optical] |
| Mounting | 5.125" bolt circle. 2.5" 24 TPI thread. Optional Nikon F-mount or Canon EOS/EF or FD mount. |
| Shutter | Standard: 63mm shutter. Low Profile: no shutter. |