Alta® ASP-F30 1024 x 256 pixel 26micron sensor e2v CCD Scientific Camera
This product is no longer available.
- 1 to 8 MHz 16-Bit digitization
- 32 MByte camera memory
- Field upgradeable firmware
- Subarray readout and fast sequencing modes
The F30 represents the next step in the evolution of the Alta line of cameras with faster readout speeds. The Alta F30 has a back-illuminated full frame spectroscopy format CCD with exceptionally high quantum efficiency. The standard midband coating (F30-MB) has the highest peak in the visible; the optional broadband coating (F30-BB) has somewhat higher QE in the near UV but lower QE across the visible. The UV-enhanced version (F30-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 Specification | |
CCD | E2V CCD30-11 |
Array Size (pixels) | 1024 x 256 |
Pixel Size | 26 x 26 microns |
Imaging Area | 26.6 x 6.6mm (177mm2) |
Imaging Diagonal | 27.4mm |
Linear Full Well (typical) | 500K electrons |
Dynamic Range | 96 dB |
QE at 400nm | 52% (MB); 75% (BB); 57% (UV) |
Peak QE | 96% (MB); 86% (BB); 65% (UV) |
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 8 MHz |
System Noise (typical) | 23 e- RMS at 1 MHz. |
Pixel Binning | 1 x 1 to 8 x 256 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) | 0.7 e-/pixel/sec (-25°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 | Standard: D02. Low profile: D06. Aluminum, hard blue anodized. 6"x6"x2.5" (15x15x6.25cm). Weight: 3.1lb (1.4kg). |
Back Focal Distance | Standard: 1.025" (2.6cm). Low profile: 0.461" (1.171cm) [optical] |
Mounting | 3.5" bolt circle. 2" 24 TPI thread. Optional Nikon F-mount or Canon FD or EOS/EF mount. |
Shutter | Standard: 43mm shutter. Low profile: no shutter. |