Ascent A16000 Specifications   Printer friendly PDF Ascent A16000 Specifications As low as: $5,995 US, $6,661 Intl** The Ascent A16000 has a 16-megapixel interline transfer sensor with high quantum efficiency. The camera is available with a monochrome sensor (M version) or color sensor with a Bayer mosaic. Low noise and small pixels are ideal for OEM applications, biological sciences, and fundus imaging. 4872 x 3248 array, 7.4 x 7.4 micron pixels 32 Mbyte SDRAM image buffer Programmable dual channel 16-bit digitization speeds up to 10 MHz per channel USB 2.0 interface: no plug in cards or external controllers Programmable, intelligent cooling to 30°C below ambient Binning up to 4 Horizontal x 3248 Vertical Subarray readout and fast sequencing modes Programmable offset and gain External triggering and strobe controls ActiveX drivers included with every system Field upgradeable firmware BK7 windows (optional fused silica) Optional external electromechanical shutter Optional Nikon F-mount or 2” slip fit adapter Single 6V supply with input voltage protection system Compact enclosure: 23 oz. (0.65 kg) 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 KAI-16000 Array Size (pixels) 4872 x 3248 Pixel Size 7.4 x 7.4 microns Imaging Area 36 x 24 mm (866.5 mm2) Imaging Diagonal 43.3 mm Video Imager Size 2.7” Linear Full Well (typical) 30K electrons Dynamic Range 60 dB QE at 400 nm 38% Peak QE (460 nm) 47% Anti-blooming (nominal) 300X Camera System Performance PC Interface USB 2.0 USB2 Cable Std.: 5m. Extensions: 5 meters between hubs; 5 hubs maximum (max. total of 30m) Wide variety of extenders available, including fiber optics to 10 km. Digital Resolution 16 bits at up to 10 MHz per each of two channels (programmable speeds) System Noise (typical) 15 e- RMS at 1.5 MHz Pixel Binning 1 x 1 to 4 x 3248 on-chip Exposure Time Minimum 100 microseconds (no vane shutter); max.183 minutes Image Sequencing 1 to 65535 image sequences under software control Frame Sizes Full frame, subframe, focus mode Cooling (typical) Thermoelectric cooler. Maximum forced air cooling 30°C below ambient temperature. Dark Current (typical) Photodiode: 1 e-/pixel/sec. Storage diode: 10 e-/pixel/sec. (-10°C) Temperature Stability ± 0.1°C Camera Head Size Aluminum. 3.2” x 5.7” x 1.3” (8.1 x 14.5 x 3.3 cm) Weight: 1.4 lb. (0.65 kg) Mounting 1.5” x 2.5” bolt pattern, 6-32 thread. Optional Nikon F-mount or 2” slip-fit adapters. Back Focal Distance Standard: 0.32” (0.81 cm). [optical] Operating Environment -30°C to 35°C. Relative humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing. Op.Sys.Support Windows, Linux, Mac OSX Power 20W maximum power with internal shutter open and cooling maximum. AC/DC “brick” supply with int’l AC input plug (100-240V, 50-60 Hz). Alternate 6V input from user’s source. Shutter Standard: Electronic. Optional external electromechanical shutter. 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.