Alta® U16MHC Specifications   Printer friendly PDF Alta U16MHC Specifications The Alta U16MHC uses a very large format 16-megapixel full frame sensor with microlenses and anti-blooming gates, ideal for applications requiring large field of view, such as astrophotography, sky surveys, and radiology. The HC version increases cooling by 20C compared to the U16M. 4096 x 4096 array, 9 x9 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 60°C below ambient Binning up to 8 Horizontal x 4096 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 KAF-16803 Array Size (pixels) 4096 x 4096 Pixel Size 9 x 9 microns Imaging Area 36.8 x 36.8 mm (1359 mm2) Imaging Diagonal 52.1 mm Video Imager Size 3.26" Linear Full Well (typical) 85K electrons Dynamic Range 79 dB QE at 400 nm 41.5% Peak QE (550 nm) 60% Anti-blooming >100X Camera System Performance PC Interface USB 2.0 Max. Cable Length 5 meters between hubs; 5 hubs maximum (max. total of 30m) Digital Resolution 16 bits at 1 MHz and 12 bits at 5 MHz System Noise (typical) 7 e- RMS at 1 MHz and 2 counts at 5 MHz Pixel Binning 1x1 to 8x3058 on-chip Exposure Time 30 milliseconds 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) Maximum cooling 65-70°C below ambient temperature Dark Current (typical) 0.02 e-/pixel/sec Temperature Stability ± 0.1°C Camera Head Size D7. Aluminum, hard blue anodized. 7" x 7" x 3.24" (17.8 x 17.8 x 8.23 cm) Weight: 4.2 lb. (1.9 kg) Mounting 5,125" bolt circle. Optional Nikon F-mount or Canon FD mount. Back Focal Distance 1.363" (34.62 mm) [optical] Operating Environment -22° to 27°C. Relative humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing. Cable Length Standard: 15 ft (4.5m) Power 40W 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. Shutter Melles Griot 63mm. Remote Triggering LVTTL input allows exposure to start within 25 microseconds of rising edge of trigger CCD Sensitivity ** All special prices are 100% prepaid, direct sales only. For non-USA customers, please consult your local dealer or Apogee if there is no representative in your area.