Ascent® ASP-A4000 2048 x 2048 7.4u
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- 1 to 16 MHz 16-Bit digitization
- Binning up to 8 horizontal x 2048 height
- Field upgradeable firmware
- Subarray readout and fast sequencing modes
The Ascent A4000 has a 4-megapixel interline transfer sensor with high quantum efficiency and twice the dynamic range of similar Sony sensors. The camera is available with a monochrome sensor (A4000) or color sensor (A4000C) with a Bayer mosaic. Low noise and small pixels are ideal for OEM applications, biological and physical sciences.
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) | 2048 x 2048 |
Pixel Size | 7.4 x 7.4 microns |
Imaging Area | 15.1 x 15.1mm (230mm2) |
Imaging Diagonal | 21.43mm |
Linear Full Well (typical) | 40K electrons |
Dynamic Range | 74 dB |
QE at 400nm | 47% |
Peak QE (480nm) | 56% |
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 2048 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