Ascent® ASP-A8050 3296 x 2472 5.5u
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- 1 to 16 MHz 16-Bit digitization
- Binning up to 8 horizontal x 2472 height
- Field upgradeable firmware
- Subarray readout and fast sequencing modes
The Ascent A8050 has a 8-megapixel format interline transfer sensor with low noise and high quantum efficiency. The camera is available with a monochrome (A8050) or color (A8050C) sensor. Small pixels are ideal for microscopy.
Additional Features:
- 32/64 bit ActiveX drivers included with every system
- Programmable cooling to 30°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 | |||
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Array Size (pixels) | 3296 x 2472 | ||
Pixel Size | 5.5 x 5.5 microns | ||
Imaging Area | 18.1 x 13.6mm (246.5mm2) | ||
Imaging Diagonal | 22.6mm | ||
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 2472 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 30°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