Alta U9000 CCD Camera

The Alta U9000 uses a very large format 9-megapixel full frame sensor with anti-blooming gates, ideal for applications requiring large field of view, such as astrophotography, sky surveys, and radiology.

• 3056 x 3056 array, 12 x12 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 3056 Vertical
• Subarray readout and fast sequencing modes
• Precision time delayed integration (TDI) 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-09000
Array Size (pixels)	3056 x 3056
Pixel size	12 x 12 microns
Imaging area	36.7 x 36.7 mm (1345 mm2)
Imaging diagonal	51.9 mm
Linear Full Well (typ.)	110,000 e-
Dynamic Range	84 dB
QE @ 400 nm	37%
Peak QE (550 nm)	64%
Anti-blooming	>300X
Fill factor (microlensed)	93%
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; 7 e- RMS at 1 MHz
Pixel Binning	1x1 to 10 x 3058 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)	0.3 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	1.142” (2.90 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