Alta® ASP-F47 1024 x 1024 pixel 13micron sensor e2v model F47-MB-Grade 1 scientific camera

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Terms and Conditions
Lead time 6-8 weeks, built to order 


  • 1 to 4 MHz 16-Bit digitization
  • 32 MByte camera memory
  • Field upgradeable firmware
  • Subarray readout and fast sequencing modes

The F47 represents the next step in the evolution of the Alta line of cameras with faster readout speeds. The Alta F47 has a back-illuminated full frame megapixel CCD with exceptionally high quantum efficiency. The standard midband coating (F47-MB) has the highest peak in the visible; the optional broadband coating (F47-BB) has somewhat higher QE in the near UV but lower QE across the visible. The UV-enhanced version (F47-UV) has the highest QE in the UV. 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 55°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 Specifications
CCD E2V CCD47-00
Array Size (pixels) 2048 x 2048
Pixel Size 15 x 15 microns
Imaging Area 30.7 x 30.7mm (944mm2)
Imaging Diagonal 43.4mm
Linear Full Well (typical) 150K electrons
Dynamic Range 85 dB
QE at 400nm 55%
Peak QE (720nm) 96%
Anti-blooming None
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 4 MHz
System Noise (typical) 9 e- RMS at 1 MHz
Pixel Binning 1 x 1 to 8 x 1024 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 55°C below ambient temperature.
Dark Current (typical) 0.2 e-/pixel/sec (-20°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 D02. Low profile: D06. Aluminum, hard blue anodized. 6"x6"x2.5" (15x15x6.35 cm). Weight: 3.1 lb. (1.4 kg). Also available in D01 (Low profile: D05).
Back Focal Distance D02: 1.025"(2.60cm). D06: 0.460"(1.17cm). D01: 0.69"(1.75cm). D05: 0.46"(1.17cm). [optical]
Mounting D02/D06: 3.5" bolt circle. 2" 24 TPI thread. D01/D05: C-mount (1" 32 TPI thread). Optional Nikon F-mount or Canon FD or EF/EOS mount on all.
Shutter D02: 43mm shutter. D06: no shutter. D01: 25mm shutter. D05: no shutter.