Ascent® ASP-A285 1360 x 1024 6.45u

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

1 to 16 MHz 16-Bit digitization
Binning up to 8 horizontal x1024 height
Field upgradeable firmware
Subarray readout and fast sequencing modes

The Ascent A285 has a 1.4-megapixel interline transfer sensor with low noise and high quantum efficiency. The camera is available with a monochrome (A285) or color sensor (A285C). Small pixels are ideal for microscopy. This CCD is only available with a sealed cover glass.

Additional Features:

32/64 bit ActiveX drivers included with every system
Programmable cooling to 35°C below ambient
External triggering and strobe controls
Programmable offset and gain
Programmable status indicators
Moisture free chambers
Video focus mode
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 (nominal)	Yes
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 (single channel): 3.3 and 10Mpixels/sec
System Noise (typical)	4.5 e- RMS at 3.3 MHz; 6 e- RMS at 10 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 35°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	-30° to 35°C. Relative humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing.
Power	20W maximum power with cooling maximum. AC/DC "brick" supply with int'l AC input plug (100-240V, 50-60Hz). Alternate 6V input from user's source.
Remote Triggering	LVTTL input allows exposure to start within 25 microseconds of rising edge of trigger.
Camera Head Size	Aluminum. 3.2" x 4.7" x 1.3" (8.1 x 11.9 x 3.3 cm). Weight: 1.4 lb. (0.65 kg)
Back Focal Distance	Standard: 0.32" (0.81cm). [optical]
Mounting	1.5" x 2.5" bolt pattern, 6-32 thread. Optional C-mount (1" 32 tpi thread), Nikon F-mount, or 2" slip-fit adapters.
Op. System Support	Windows, Macintosh, Linux

CCD Sensitivity