Starlight Xpress SXVR-H674 - Monochrome CCD Camera

Features

• 2/3" format, high resolution 'Exview' CCD chip, with 2,830,000 x 4.54uM square pixels in a 10.97mm diagonal array.
• Exceptionally low dark signal - No dark frames necessary for most deep sky objects.
• Exceptionally effective anti-blooming with minimal effect on linearity and no lost active area.
• High speed USB 2.0 interface for approx. 5 second downloads.
• Very high sensitivity - 77% QE at peak of response in yellow light, 65% at Hydrogen alpha line (656 nM).
• Built-in autoguider interface and output - compatible with our optional dedicated external guide cameras.
• Built-in dual serial ports for accessory control - directly drive filter wheels, GOTO 'scopes etc.
• Single USB cable control for all features - get rid of that dangerous cable tangle!
• Very low power consumption. Less than 1 amp at 12v DC.
• Compact and lightweight - only 75mm in diameter x 70mm long - less than 500 grams load on the telescope.

Specifications

• CCD type: Sony ICX674ALG (mono) Exview CCD with ultra low dark current and vertical anti-blooming.
• CCD Full resolution pixel data: Pixel size: 4.54uM x 4.54uM, Image format: 1940 x 1460 pixels
• CCD Image area: 8.81mm (Horizontal) x 6.63mm (Vertical).
• CCD quality: Grade 1 or better - No bad columns, no dead pixels, no more than 50 'hot' pixels (saturated in <10 seconds).
• Spectral Response: QE max at 580nM (~77%), 50% roll-off at 360nM and 770nM.
• Readout Noise: Less than 7 electrons RMS - typically ONLY 5 electrons!
• Full-well capacity: Greater than 20,000 e- (unbinned)
• Anti-blooming: Overload margin greater than 800x.
• Dark current: Less than 0.002 electrons/second @ - 10C CCD temperature.
• Data format: 16 bits.
• System gain: 0.3 electrons per ADU
• Computer Interface: Built-in USB 2.0 compatible interface.
• Image download time: Typically 2 seconds at full resolution.
• Power requirements: 115VAC / 240VAC @ 12VA, or 12VDC @ 900mA max.
• Cooling system: Regulated set-point cooling supply with thermoelectric cooler to give a minimum CCD temperature of approximately -30C below ambient.
• Size: 75 x 70mm (2.95 x 2.76") black anodized aluminum barrel with 42mm 'T2' thread at the CCD window end & input/output plugs at rear. CCD alignment screws are provided for setting the chip parallel to the focal plane.
• Weight: approx. 400g.