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 45C below ambient (D07 housing) / 60-65C below ambient (D09 housing) 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 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 (programmable fan speed). Maximum cooling 45° C below ambient temperature (D07 housing); 60-65C below ambient (D09 housing) Dark Current (typical) 0.1 e-/pixel/sec (-25° C; D07 housing); 0.02 eps for High Cooling D09 housing. Temperature Stability ±0.1° C Camera Head Size D07. Low profile: D11. Aluminum, hard blue anodized. 7" x 7" x 2.55" (17.8 x 17.8 x 6.48 cm). Optional High Cooling housing: D09. 7" x 7" x 3.25" (17.8 x 17.8 x 8.9 cm). Weight: 4.2 lb. (1.9 kg) Mounting D07 or D09: 2.5" 20 tpi. D11: 2.7" thru. All: 5.125" bolt circle. Optional Nikon F-mount or Canon mount. Back focal distance Standard: 1.00" (2.54 cm). Low profile: 0.595" ( 1.51 cm). High cooling: 1.36" (3.45 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 D07 and D09: Melles Griot 63mm. Low profile D11: no shutter. Remote Triggering LVTTL input to camera allows exposure start within 25 microseconds of rising edge of trigger CCD Sensitivity