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Alta U1109 Specifications

 

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Alta U1109 Specifications

The Alta U1109 has a back-illuminated full frame spectroscopy format CCD with exceptionally high quantum efficiency across the visible and in the UV. The 12 micron pixels allow high spectral resolution.

  • 2048 x 506 array, 12 x 12 micron pixels
  • 500 kHz 16-bit digitization
  • 32Mbyte camera memory
  • USB 2.0 interface: no plug in cards or external controllers
  • Programmable, intelligent cooling to 55C below ambient (D02 housing) / 65-70C below ambient (D09 housing)
  • Binning up to 8 Horizontal x up to 506 Vertical
  • Subarray readout and fast sequencing modes
  • Precision time delayed integration (TDI) and kinetics mode readout
  • Programmable fan speed for low / zero vibration
  • Two serial port outputs for control of peripheral devices
  • General purpose programmable I/O port
  • External triggering and strobe controls
  • ActiveX drivers included with every system
  • Field upgradeable fi rmware
  • Fused silica windows
  • Runs from single 12V supply with input voltage monitor
  • Compact enclosure
  • Programmable status indicators

MaxIm DL/CCD and CCDSoft software packages are offered at special prices when purchased at the same time as a camera system.

CCD Specifications
CCD
Hamamatsu S10140-1109
Array Size (pixels)2048 x 506
Pixel Size12 x 12 microns
Imaging Area24.6 x 6.1 mm (149.2 mm2)
Imaging Diagonal25.3 mm
Video Imager Size1.6"
Linear Full Well (typical)75K electrons
Dynamic Range81 dB
QE at 400 nm58%
Peak QE (600-650 nm)89%
Anti-bloomingnone
Camera System Performance
PC InterfaceUSB 2.0
Max. Cable Length5 meters between hubs; 5 hubs maximum (max. total of 30m)
Digital Resolution16 bits at 500 kHz
System Noise (typical)15 e- RMS at 500 kHz
Pixel Binning1x1 to 8 x 506 on-chip
Exposure Time30 milliseconds to 183 minutes (2.56 microsecond increments)
Image Sequencing1 to 65535 image sequences under software control
Frame SizesFull frame, subframe, focus mode
Cooling (typical)Thermoelectric cooler with forced air. Maximum cooling 55° C below ambient temperature (D02 housing); 65-70C below ambient (D09 housing)
Dark Current (typical)0.2 e-/pixel/sec (-30° C; D02 housing); 0.02 eps for High Cooling D09 housing.
Temperature Stability± 0.1°C
Camera Head SizeStandard: D02. Low profile: D06. Wide angle: D13. Aluminum, hard blue and black anodized. 6" x 6" x 2.1" (15 x 15 x 6.25 cm). Weight: 3.1 lb. (1.4 kg). High cooling: D09. 17.8 x 17.8 x 8.9 cm. 1.9 kg.
Mounting2" 24 tpi; 3.5" bolt circle. D06: 1.77" thru; 3.5" B.C. D09: 2.5" 20 tpi; 5.125" B.C. D13: 3" 20 tpi; 5.125" B.C. Optional Nikon or Canon lens mount.
Back Focal DistanceStandard: 1.025" (2.60 cm). Low profile: 0.55" (1.40 cm). High Cooling: 1.36" (3.45 cm). Wide angle: 1.02" (2.59 cm). [optical]
Operating Environment-22° to 27°C. Relative humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing.
Cable LengthStandard: 15 ft (4.5m)
Power40W maximum power with shutter open and cooling maximum. AC/DC "brick" supply with int'l AC input plug (100-240V, 50-60 Hz). Alternate 12V input from user's source.
ShutterStandard: Melles Griot 43mm. Low profile: no internal shutter. High cooling & Wide Angle: Melles Griot 63mm.
Remote TriggeringLVTTL input allows exposure to start within 25 microseconds of rising edge of trigger

CCD Sensitivity

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