Ascent® ASP-A340 640 x 480 7.4u

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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 x 484 height
  • Field upgradeable firmware
  • Subarray readout and fast sequencing modes

The Ascent A340 has a 1/3" format interline transfer sensor with high quantum efficiency and twice the dynamic range of similar Sony sensors. The camera is available with a monochrome sensor (A340) or color sensor with a Bayer mosaic (A340C). Low noise and small pixels are ideal for OEM applications, biological and physical sciences, guiding/adaptive optics and other high frame rate applications.  

 

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
  • Dual channel CCD support
  • Moisture free chambers
  • Video focus mode
  • Precision locking filter wheels optional

 

CCD Specifications
CCD Kodak KAI-0340
Array Size (pixels)648 x 484
Pixel Size7.4 x 7.4 microns
Imaging Area4.8 x 3.6mm (17.2mm2)
Imaging Diagonal6mm
Linear Full Well (typical)40K electrons
Dynamic Range74 dB
QE at 400nm47%
Peak QE (480nm)56%
Anti-blooming300X
Camera System Performance
PC InterfaceUSB 2.0
Max. Cable Length5 meters between hubs, 5 hubs maximum (max. total of 30m); or up to 50m with icron 2.0 Ranger extender
Digital Resolution16 bits (single channel): 3.3 and 8Mpixels/sec; 8 MHz (dual channel): 16Mpixels/sec
System Noise (typical)6 e- RMS at 3 MHz; 7 e- RMS at 8/16 MHz
Pixel Binning1 x 1 to 8 x 484 on chip
Exposure Time100 microseconds to 183 minutes (2.56 microsecond increments)
Image Sequencing1 to 65535 image sequences under software control
Frame SizesFull frame, subframe, focus mode
Cooling (typical)Thermoelectric cooler with forced air. Maximum cooling 35°C below ambient temperature.
Dark Current (typical)0.05 e-/pixel/sec (-15°C)
Temperature Stability+/- 0.1°C
Operating Environment-30° to 35°C. Relative humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing.
Power20W 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 TriggeringLVTTL input allows exposure to start within 25 microseconds of rising edge of trigger.
Camera Head SizeAluminum. 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 DistanceStandard: 0.32" (0.81cm). [optical]
Mounting1.5" 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 SupportWindows, Macintosh, Linux