Aspen® ASP-CG1 768 x 512 9u

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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 CG1 has a Truesense Imaging full frame sensor with very high quantum efficiency. Low noise and large field-of-view are ideal for OEMs, biological sciences, spectroscopy and astronomy. 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
  • RBI pre-flash
  • Liquid cooling option
  • Precision locking filter wheels optional

 

CCD Specifications
CCD
 
Array Size (pixels) 768 x 512
Pixel Size 9 x 9 microns
Imaging Area 6.9 x 4.6mm (31.9mm2)
Imaging Diagonal 8.3mm
Linear Full Well (typical) 100K electrons
Dynamic Range 76 dB
QE at 400nm 53%
Peak QE (600nm) 85%
Anti-blooming None
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) 10 e- RMS at 1 MHz
Pixel Binning 1 x 1 to 8 x 512 on chip
Exposure Time 100 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 70°C below ambient temperature.
Dark Current (typical) 0.1 e-/pixel/sec (-25°C)
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: 1.017" (2.58cm). [optical]
Mounting 1" Aperature, C-mount, 1-32 UN-2B Thread
Shutter Standard: 35mm. Optional: 58mm.

 

CCD Sensitivity