Alta U16M CCD Camera

The Alta U16M uses a very large format 16-megapixel full frame sensor with microlensing and anti-blooming gates, 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
• 32 Mbyte camera memory
• USB 2.0 interface: no plug in cards or external controllers
• Programmable, intelligent cooling to 40º C below ambient
• Binning up to 8 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

CCD Specifications
CCD	KAF-16803
Array Size (pixels)	4096 x 4096
Pixel Size (microns)	9 x 9
Imaging area (mm) (mm2)	38.86 x 38.86 (1359)
Imaging diagonal (mm)	52.13
Linear Full Well (typical)	100,000 e¯
Dynamic Range	76 dB
QE at 400 nm	38%
Peak QE (580, 660 nm)	61%
Anti-Blooming Factor	>400X
Fill Factor	90%
Camera System Performance
PC Interface	USB 2.0
Cable length	Standard: 15 feet (4.5 m)
Max. Cable Length	5 meters between hubs; 5 hubs maximum; max. total of 30m
Digital resolution	12 bits at 5 MHz; 16 bits at 1 MHz
System Noise (typical)	9 e¯ at 1 MHz; 2 counts at 5 MHz
Pixel Binning	1 x 1 to 8 x 4096
Exposure Time	30 milliseconds to 183 minutes (2.56 microsecond increments)
Image Sequencing	Up to 65,535 images (software programmable)
Frame Sizes	Full frame, subframe, focus mode
Cooling (typical)	Thermoelectric cooler with forced air. Maximum cooling 40º C below ambient. Optional liquid circulation adapter.
Dark Current (typical)	<1 e¯/pixel/sec (-20º C)
Temperature Stability	± 0.1º C
Camera Head Size	D7. Aluminum, hard blue 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 F-mount adapter.
Back Focal Distance	1.025” (2.60 cm) [optical]
Operating Environment	Temperature: -22º C to 27º C. Relative humidity: 10 to 90% nonconsdensing.
Power	40W max with shutter open and cooling max. Supplied by AC/DC “brick” power supply with int’l AC input plug. Alternate 12V input from user’s source.
Shutter	Melles Griot 63mm
External Triggering	LVTTL input through miniDIN8 connector; exposure starts within 25 microseconds of rising edge of trigger (see programmer’s guide)