Apogee Aspen CG16M
Large area high resolution astronomy CCD
Key Features
• USB 2.0 and Ethernet interface
• High longevity shutter
• 16-bit digitization
• Programmable cooling
Key Specifications
• 16.8 Megapixel sensor (KAF-16803)
• 9 μm pixels
• -35°C TE cooled (-60°C below ambient)
• 9.5 e- read noise
94,000 well dept
Introducing the Apogee Aspen CG16M
Very Large format 16.8 Megapixel, compact CCD
Ideally suited to challenging astronomy and physical science imaging applications, the Apogee Aspen family offers a range of popular full frame CCD sensors, within a camera platform that is designed to push performance to the maximum. Deep thermoelectric cooling ensures optimal sensitivity for long exposure applications. The simple convenience of a USB
2.0 interface is accompanied by an Ethernet network interface with a built-in web server. The Apogee Aspen also utilizes a new extremely high reliability shutter, specified for >5 million shutter cycles.
The Apogee Aspen CG16M uses a very large format 16.8 megapixel full frame sensor with 9 μm pixels. Microlenses and transparent gate electrodes maximize sensitivity, while also featuring an anti-blooming structure. Cooling down to 60°C below ambient results in a low dark current contribution. These features make the Aspen CG16M an ideal solution for applications requiring both a large field of view and optimal signal to noise ratio, such as astrophotography, sky surveys and radiology.
Features & Benefits
Feature
Benefit
High Resolution Sensor
16.8 Megapixel sensor with 9 μm pixels delivers an exceptionally large field of view with high resolution.
Programmable TE cooling down to 60oC below ambient
Ideal for detection of weak chemiluminescence or astronomy images, enabling long exposure acquisitions with optimized signal to noise ratio.
Ethernet interface with built-in web server
Remote access and control over the Internet, via standard web browser.
USB 2.0 interface
Direct ‘Plug and Play’ simplicity of USB 2.0.
16-Bit digitization
High photometric accuracy.
High longevity shutter
Shutter during readout and take dark reference frames - 58 mm. Specified for >5 million cycles.
Programmable I/O port
Synchronization with intricate experimental set-ups.
Remote Triggering
LVTTL input allows exposure to start within 25 microseconds of the rising edge of the trigger.
Focusing mode
Faster readout option, ideal for focus optimisation.
Technical Specifications*1
Sensor Type KAF-16803 CCD (ON Semiconductor)
Active pixels
4096 x 4096 W x H (16.8 Megapixel)
Sensor Size
36.8 x 36.8 mm (1359 mm2)
52.1 mm diagonal
Pixel Size
9 x 9 μm
Pixel Well Depth
94,000 e-
Read Noise*3
9.5 e- (RMS @ 0.82 MHz)
Pixel Binning
1 x 1 to 8 x 4096 on chip
Quantum Efficiency*4
60% maximum @550 nm
41.5 % @400 nm
Cooling
Maximum cooling up to 60°C below ambient temperature; -35°C at 25°C ambient Thermoelectric cooler with forced air.
Temperature Stability
+/- 0.1oC
Dark Current*3
0.0186 e-/pixel/sec
Blemish Specification
Grade S as per sensor manufacturer definition
Anti-blooming factor
>100x
Maximum Dynamic Range
79.9 dB (9895:1)
Linearity
Better than 99%
Frame Rate (fps)*5
0.051 Full frame (@0.82 MHz)
0.249 Full frame (@3.99 MHz, focusing mode)
Frame Sizes
Full frame, sub-frame
Digital Resolution
16-bit
Camera Window
UV-grade fused silica
General Specifications
Image Sequencing
1 to 65535 image sequences under software control
Exposure Time
95 minutes (max)(1.33 microsecond increments)
Operating System Support
Windows, Linux
Quantum Efficiency (QE) Curve*4
CCD Imaging Area
Flexible Connectivity
1——USB 2.0
USB 2.0 offers a reliable plug and play data interface
2——Ethernet
Network interface with built-in web server, up to 2 MHz throughput
provides long distance connection.
3——Remote Triggering Capability
LVTTL trigger input, expose strobe output
4——Peripheral Communications Interface
8 pin mini-DIN I/O connector
c——Thermoelectric Cooling with forced air
Effective and convenient TE cooling
p——Power
Connection to external 12 V PSU
Mechanical Drawings
Mechanical Specifications
Camera Housing
Aluminum, hard anodized (G07)
Camera Head Size
6.5” x 6.4” x 4.3” [16.4 x 16.2 x 10.9 cm]
Back Focal Distance
1.01” (2.57 cm) [optical]
Mounting
2.25” Shutter aperture, 3” mounting thread Optional threaded fieldstop and adapters available
Shutter
58 mm shutter (specified for >5 million cycles)
Weight
3.1 lb. (1.4 kg)
商品属性 [Active pixels ] 16.8 Megapixel sensor (KAF-16803) [Pixel Size] 9 μm pixels [Image area] 36.8 x 36.8 mm