Ascent® ASP-A1050 1024 x 1024 5.5u
- 1 to 16 MHz 16-Bit digitization
- Binning up to 8 horizontal x 1024 height
- Field upgradeable firmware
- Subarray readout and fast sequencing modes
The Ascent A1050 has a 1-megapixel interline transfer sensor with low noise and high quantum efficiency. The camera is available with a monochrome (A1050) or color (A1050C) sensor. Small pixels are ideal for microscopy.
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 | |
| Array Size (pixels) | 1024 x 1024 |
| Pixel Size | 5.5 x 5.5 microns |
| Imaging Area | 5.6 x 5.6mm (31.7mm2) |
| Imaging Diagonal | 8mm |
| Linear Full Well (typical) | 20K electrons |
| Dynamic Range | 64 dB |
| QE at 400nm | 32% |
| Peak QE (500nm) | 50% |
| Anti-blooming | 300X |
| 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 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 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) | 0.01 e-/pixel/sec (-10°C) |
| 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 
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