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Apogee Aspen® ASP-CG285

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

  • 1 to 16 MHz 16-Bit digitization
  • USB and Ethernet interface
  • Programmable cooling up to 70°C below ambient
  • High reliability shutter (>5 million cycles)


Aspen is the newest in design innovation from Apogee Imaging Systems. Aspen increases cooling performance in a smaller package, improves stray light baffling, adds a Network interface with a built-in web server, supports dual output CCDs up to 16Mhz and sets a new standard in shutter reliability. The Aspen CG285 has a 1.4-megapixel interline transfer sensor with low noise and high quantum efficiency. The camera is available with a monochrome (CG285) or color sensor (CG285C). Small pixels are ideal for microscopy. This CCD is only available with a sealed cover glass. All Aspen systems are backed by a 2 year warranty on the camera and lifetime warranty on the CCD chamber integrity.

Additional Features:

  • 32 MByte camera memory
  • Subarray readout and fast sequencing modes
  • Adjustable fan speed for low/zero vibration
  • General purpose programmable I/O port
  • Programmable status indicators
  • 32/64 bit ActiveX drivers included
  • Field upgradeable firmware
  • AR coated silica windows
  • Liquid cooling option
  • Precision locking filter wheels optional

 

CCD Specifications
CCD
 
Array Size (pixels) 1360 x 1024
Pixel Size 6.45 x 6.45 microns
Imaging Area 8.8 x 6.6mm (57.9mm2)
Imaging Diagonal 11.2mm
Linear Full Well (typical) 20K electrons*
Dynamic Range 72 dB*
QE at 400nm 46%*
Peak QE (600nm) 62%*
Anti-blooming Yes
Camera System Performance
PC Interface USB 2.0; Network interface with built-in web server, up to 2MHz throughput
Max. Cable Length USB: 5 meters between hubs; 5 hubs maximum (max. total of 30m) Ethernet: 100 meters maximum
Digital Resolution 16 bits dual or single channel
System Noise (typical) 7 e- RMS at 1 MHz
Pixel Binning 1 x 1 to 8 x 1024 on chip
Exposure Time 100 microseconds 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 70°C below ambient temperature.
Dark Current (typical) 0.04 e-/pixel/sec (-10°C)
Frame Rate (high speed) Binning 1 x 1: 6.6 FPS Binning 2 x 2: 13.3 FPS
Temperature Stability +/- 0.1°C
Operating Environment -25º to 40ºC. Relative humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing.
Power 50W maximum power with 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 trigger input, expose strobe output.
Camera Head Size Standard: G01. Optional: G07. Aluminum, hard teal anodized. 6.5" x 6.4" x 3.9" (16.4 x 16.2 x 10 cm). Weight: 3.1 lb. (1.4 kg).
Back Focal Distance Standard: 0.68" (1.72cm). Optional: 1.013" (2.57cm). [optical]
Mounting 1" Aperature, C-mount, 1-32 UN-2B Thread
Shutter Standard: Electronic shutter. Optional: 35mm (G01) or 58mm (G07/G09).

CCD Sensitivity