Alta U16 Specifications   Printer friendly PDF Alta U16 Specifications The Alta U16 uses a very large format 16-megapixel full frame sensor, ideal for applications requiring large field of view, such as sky surveys and radiology. 4096 x 4096 array, 9 x 9 micron pixels 5 MHz 12-bit and 1 MHz 16-bit digitization 32Mbyte camera memory USB 2.0 interface: no plug in cards or external controllers Programmable, intelligent cooling to 40C below ambient Binning up to 10 Horizontal x 4095 Vertical Subarray readout and fast sequencing modes Precision time delayed integration 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 and MaxIm DL/CCD software included with every system Field upgradeable firmware Self-test capability with data simulators 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 KAF-16801E Array Size (pixels) 4096 x 4096 Pixel size 9 x 9 microns Imaging area 36.86 x 36.86 mm (1359 mm2) Imaging diagonal 52.13 mm Linear Full Well (typ.) 100,000 e- Dynamic Range 76 dB QE @ 400 nm 30% Peak QE (580,660 nm) 66% Camera System Performance PC Interface USB 2.0 Max. Cable Length 5 meters between hubs; 5 hubs maximum (max. total of 30m) Digital resolution 12 bits at 5 MHz and 16 bits at 1 MHz System Noise (typical) 2 counts at 5 MHz; 15 e- RMS at 1 MHz Pixel Binning 1x1 to 10 x 4096 on-chip Exposure Time 30 milliseconds to 183 minutes (2.56 microsecond increments) Image Sequencing 1-65535 image sequences under software control Frame Sizes Full frame, subframe, focus mode Cooling (typical) Thermoelectric cooler with forced air. Maximum cooling 40° C below ambient temperature Dark Current (typical) <1 e-/pixel/sec (-20° C) Temperature Stability ±0.1° C Camera Head Size D7. Aluminum, hard black anodized. 7" x 7" x 2.55" (17.8 x 17.8 x 6.48 cm). Weight: 4.2 lb. (1.9 kg). Mounting 5.125" bolt circle. Optional Nikon or Canon lens mount. Back focal distance 1.025” (2.60 cm) [optical] Operating Environment Temperature: -22° to 27°C. Relative humidity: 10 to 90% noncondensing Cable Length Standard: 15 ft. (4.5m) Power 40W maximum power with shutter open and cooling maximum. Power supplied by AC/DC “brick” supply with international AC input plug. Alternate 12V input for user’s source. Shutter Melles Griot 63mm Remote Triggering LVTTL input to camera allows exposure start within 25 microseconds of rising edge of trigger CCD Sensitivity